Since school has started, our summer travel plans have gone by the wayside. We decided it would be fun to have a "staycation" this afternoon and go places in the area that we have never visited as well as some of our favorites. We started with dinner at Puchinnis italian place (which was just so so) and then decided to go to the UK Arboretum. We have walked the outskirts many times as college students, but never took the time to stroll through the grounds. We are sure glad we did today. It was beautiful!
We desparately tried to take photos of us, but she was in no mood. This was the best we could get.
There were many beautiful structures on the grounds that other "legitimate" photographers were using for backdrops for engagement photos, etc.
My luck as a photographer finally changed when Sarah heard "Little Einstieins music" being played in the distance. There was some sort of reception taking place and a small orchestra was in the background. These were by far the best photos of the day.
She loves music!She couldn't stop smiling at the sounds.
Here are the musicians that were entertaining us. We had our own private concert!
Here is the foursome playing in the entry to the Arboretum. I love this song.
The Arboretum also has some cool art!
We found a beautiful pond to sit beside for a while.
Sarah decided to take a break at this point.
As we were leaving, we noticed some hollowed out tree trunks by the parking lot. Sarah made some friends and she did not want to leave.This is a beautiful place, we will definitely return soon.
Finally, we decided to end our Staycation with an old standby: Joseph-Beth Bookstore!
Sarah loves to play in the children's area, but I think she loves the "elevator" (which is really an escalator) most of all. She must ride it multiple times before we leave every time we are there.
We also took her out on the patio in front of the bookstore to feed the fish and ducks. 
She made some more fast friends.
What a great afternoon and we only spent money on dinner!
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