We got to the park around 6:30 and I didn't think we'd be out there for more than 45 minutes, and that was probably a generous guess. Rick isn't really into these kinds of things and it was hot. I had all of these factors working against a relaxing picnic in the park that would last more than 45 minutes. Well, we ended up staying out there for 2 hours!!
We ended up sitting near the gazebo in the park. Part of that area has been shut down to automobile and bicycle traffic because of damages caused from the flood last year. There were few people in the area, and it was just really quiet and peaceful. We ate our dinner, made friends with a Squirrel (named Squirrely), saw a group of ducklings, and saw a pair of ducks mating (which was frightening!). For me, it was one of those moments that I wish could stay around forever and never leave. It was nice to just sit there and not worry about work, bills, etc. It's something that we'll definitely be repeating!
Here are the ducklings!
Here is Squirrely enjoying an almond.
Squirrely loved watermelon!
Awe so sweet! See if we had a picnic, we'd be chasing kids the whole time! Your version sounds so much more relaxing! :)
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