Today, we ventured off to a new spot we've never visited before...
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens!
What a wonderful place! Although the kids were still VERY tired from the busy day we had yesterday, we trudged off to a new hiking trail! Thankfully, it was only about a half a mile long...around a cute little lake.
The weather here in Jacksonville during the summer is...well....brutal to say the least! It's hot, humid and miserable most of the time. Today was no exception. I'm thankful for the huge oak trees that provide plenty of shade.
Here is some of what we experienced:
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| Lake Ray |
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| Lily Pads |
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| ???? Does anybody know this one? |
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| Lake filled with Minnows and Brim |
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| Wildflowers |
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| Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susans) |
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| Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susans) |
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| Perennial of some sort |
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| Indian Blanket (I think) |
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| Coreopsis lanceolata |
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| Dragon Fly |
Hopefully, there will be many more adventures like this as we navigate our newest adventure....called homeschooling!
