University of Minnesota Arboretum 10/11/08

Today we went to the University of Minnesota Arboretum. Thought we'd check out the fall colors and let Junior see a Minnesota fall - all from the comfort of his cushy car seat.












The colors were amazing, and the place was crowded. We weren't the only ones who had this idea.












Families were everywhere.












I think there were at least 3 weddings going on while we were there.












But that didn't deter us from exploring.


















While looking around we came upon one area dedicated to Crabapple trees.












The unique attraction to these trees for us is that we planted a Crabapple tree for Junior in our from yard. It was the closest we could come to a Cherry tree in this climate. From a previous post...












Anyway, we decided to let Junior pose for a picture by a full grown version of his tree.












Don't know that he appreciated the moment.


















And, no, he didn't spend the entire time in his car seat.


















He got to do things like pose for a family picture.













Or one with mom. That's either a stretch or some "power to the people" arm gesture.












Papa.













I enjoyed watching this group drive by. They were having so much fun. It was the perfect Sunday drive day!












Later I saw this bee hive. It seemed to be vacated... and safe hopefully.












But regardless we kept our distance - here I am taking the above picture.













And a pause for a family picture. Juniors hat didn't fit quite right, but it will fit even worse next year so he only has one chance to wear it. Don't think he appreciated this moment either.













Yes, he did sleep through the entire outing. Guess we need to come back again next year so he can see what he missed.