The
Sarah P. Duke Gardens spread across a 55-acre wooded and landscaped area on
Duke University’s West Campus. Last weekend Elizabeth and I decided to begin
our Easter Sunday by spending some time there. Many of the flowers were at
their peak, and the weather could not have been more ideal. An outdoor Easter
Mass, being held within the gardens, had just let out. Families spread blankets for picnics.
Little girls in their sundresses, and little boys in their suspenders, posed by
the colorful blooms for photo ops to appease their parents.
We
laid a blanket down in the shade and enjoyed the scenery and some chocolate
covered strawberries. While the holiday would normally be spent with our
families in Oklahoma, we enjoyed looking up at the tall trees, viewing the
beautiful gardens and watching other families chase their toddlers who were
trying to make a mad dash up a hill before they were found out.
Hey,
sure footed 2 year old in the stripes, I was rooting for you. Kid with the
white shirt, you never stood a chance.
