A Visit to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Daffodils in bloom.

To celebrate 30 years of marriage, the hubby and I decided to enjoy some local scenic spots. Among those selected for our special "staycation" site seeing was this gem. We thoroughly enjoyed walking the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum.

There were plenty of benches like the one above where we could rest and just soak in the beauty of our surroundings.

 

The cherry trees were in bloom and created a wonderful profusion of pink blossoms.

 

Our trip included a tour of the DeGolyer home, where we were led on a wonderful (private) tour by a very engaging docent. Over 18,000 books were in the DeGolyer collection.

Crape Myrtle Allee

I can't wait to get back to the Arboretum when these trees are lush with foliage. I guess it's a good thing we decided to purchase the annual pass.

A Generous Employer

The company my husband works for has been very good to him. They pay him well and allow him many opportunities for growth. They value his input and have encouraged him to expand his skills.

He enjoys the people he works with and, while the days are sometimes long, for the most part he likes his job. It's nice that he likes it because it makes the 30-45 minute commute (one way) it little easier to bear.

The company's fiscal year just ended. Today I'm thankful for the gift they gave him in lieu of a bonus. It was a liberal contribution to our income that we won't take for granted.

What are you thankful for?