Richmond Botanical Gardens

The other weekend we headed to Richmond to *finally* get to meet our little friends, Rachel and Annie, and see Liz, Steve, and Sam again!!! It was so great spending time with the VanStempvoorts again and meeting their little girls. I have to say, those two babies are the happiest, chillest, sweetest little girls! I just love their little chubby cheeks and big eyes. :) It made us excited to have our baby girl with us soon too! :)
We decided to check out the botanical gardens since none of us had been there before. They were gorgeous! Evie and Sam loved running around and exploring everything. :)      
Pinwheel garden in the children's area. There were hundreds of pinwheels! Sam and Evie loved it. :)
Teaching Sam how to "snap" snap dragons. :)
Taking a rest :)
 
This was Rachel and Annie the whole time! Look at those sweet little faces!
Here's my feeble attempt at a picture of everyone in front of the conservatory . They're a bit too little to really see, but you get an idea of how beautiful the day and the park were.  
Inside the conservatory was the most amazing orchid display I've ever seen (Kjer, I thought of you ;)). Just check out this orchid archway!!

After checking out the gardens, we headed to the VanStemps for lunch and hanging out. Thanks, Liz, for an amazing lunch and thanks, Sam for so kindly sharing all your toys with Evie and even helping her collect a huge bouquet of clover flowers. ;)


And again... here is what Rachel and Annie did while we talked, played, and ate. :) I'd love it if Baby Girl Mortier took after these friends... :)