Morton Arboretum

Today's field trip was to the Morton Arboretum. Specifically the Children's Garden in the Morton Arboretum. Words are failing me on how to describe the Arboretum. Imagine every type of plant imaginable showcased in wonderful gardens and walking paths... with so much more. There is a plant clinic where you can come for advise on your diseased plants and other garden woes; a library devoted to botany and horticulture; and of course the children's garden. The arboretum is a plant lovers heaven. Our trip today barely skimmed the surface of all this wonderful place has to offer; and I desperately hope we get to go back again and again before our time here in Chicagoland is over.

Now on to the pictures of my kids having the best time of their whole week. They came home sopping wet from head to toe, and coated in mud. The Arboretum's website advises bringing a change of clothes for kids coming to play, as they are encouraged to get wet and muddy. I forgot the extra clothes and really regretted it. Oops. Next time I will be more prepared.

Before I could stop her, Georgia climbed all the way into this fountain.
Thus the fun with water began.