the highlight for the boys (and me) was toni's treehouse, a giant faux ficus climbable tree that looks REAL. i believe it's actually made out of concrete but because it has live plants growing all over it, you'd never know at a glance. kids can crawl and hide in the roots and in little coves and tunnels, climb a rope ladder and take a rope walkway to a crow's nest about 20' off the ground. i went up there for the view - i could see the entire garden. it's beautiful. there's also a music area, a creative play area with chalkboards and paint, a building area with balsa wood for kids to build a small house. it offers so much - i understand why it received an award.
beginning december 10th, they will be open from 5-9pm to show off all the lights they have strung throughout the garden. i can imagine it's magical out there at night. i'm hoping to go back with all the boys to see it (and maybe auntie j too).
i was just thinking how i've lived in sd now for more than 10 years and i think i'm still just scratching the surface of what this city has out there. this park was a sweet surprise.
scout recognizes letters in his name now and points them out wherever he goes. he says "mommy that's my name" anytime he sees an 's'.
side note: while the boys played, i met one of the jurors on the orchids and onions event this year. go figure! her name is laura gates, she is a city planner for the city of san diego. she is also a mom to 3 year old twin girls. she was so interesting to talk too and i come to find out we have mutual friends. it really is a small world.
