Thank you Lady Bird!

I fiiiiinally went to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center!!

I've wanted to go for like 10 years; 

3 of which I've now lived in Austin.

It's ridiculous right--so hopefully I'll go back again soon.

In fact, the gardens aren't really in bloom yet, 

so I really need to go back to see it in a month or so.

It was still so gorgeous this weekend though.

To me it's epitome of the natural beauty of Austin Texas.

It's actually literally down the road from where my grandma lives though,

so I might be partial to the look of that area.

It set the stage for a lot of my imaginary princess games when I was a kid.

Who can argue with this beauty though??

It was kind of a perfect  day too.

Gorgeous sun, and just a little cool...

"all you need is a light jacket".

The landscaping was really pretty too.

Again, very Texas-y.

That's thanks to Lady Bird.

Did you know you can fill flowerbeds with shards of glass??

It's so pretty!

And there may not be a whole lot of flowers in bloom yet,

but those pretty little bluebonnets are starting to spring up.

It was also such a lovely day due to the fact that I got to hang out

with some of my faaavorite people from Houston.

I'm so glad they came to visit Austin!

It made my weekend.

Look at these cuties!

Grateful for:

Texas,

specifically Austin;

it's beauty and weirdness,

and also Houston

because it's where I grew up with

the wonderful Jensen and Martin families,

also the best and most supportive friends and family,

and CES firesides that provide new perspectives

from modern-day apostles.

Quote of the day:

"As we confront our own trials and tribulations, we too can plead with the Father, just as Jesus did, that we might not shrink - meaning to retreat or recoil.  Not shrinking is much more important than surviving.  Moreover, partaking of a bitter cup without becoming bitter is likewise part of the emulation of Jesus.  The Savior did not shrink in Gethsemane or Golgotha."

--Elder Bednar