girl's day...

one of my favorite ways to give a gift is not just to hand someone a present but to actually make celebrating that person an experience. in our premarital counseling, j and i completed the love language quiz and my two primary love languages (they were tied) are gifts and quality time. so, it makes sense that when i give a gift, it's more than just a package and i want the person to know exactly how much i love them.

the last three out of the four years, i've taken my mom to daniel stowe botanical gardens for mother's day. we always have the best time and this year was no exception. my sister and niece joined us and we had a fabulous girl's day! we enjoyed an incredible picnic lunch catered by something classic, enjoyed the beautiful flowers, sunshine, and being together.

the entrance...

our yummy lunch...

my awesome mom...

my sweet sister...

adorable anna...

i'm such a goof

the path leading up to the fountains...

outside the orchid conservatory (where joel proposed)...

inside the orchid conservatory...

three generations :)

happy mother's day, mom...i love you!