We had the privilege of visiting a nearby museum to view their newest exhibit, " Elvis at 21". This museum generously opens its doors one morning a week for free so that everyone can enjoy the varied and interesting artwork, pottery, quilts, miniature dollhouses and other items. We have made it a habit to visit every time the traveling collection changes. We have seen works from Picasso, Matisse, a handmade chair exhibit, and a portrait collection that included the gorgeous photo of the girl from Afganistan with the amazing green eyes that was on the cover of National Geographic when I was young.
"Elvis at 21" is a very sweet and poignant collection of candid photographs taken of Elvis Presley at the tender age of 21 years old when he was right on the cusp of becoming famous. The photographer, Alfred Wertheimer, rode on the bus with Elvis and accompanied him as he rehearsed for and performed on two television shows.The photos were beautifully displayed and interpreted in the wonderful exhibit.The kids were not really familiar with Elvis before the trip but Miss J. was able to recognize one of his songs later as a result of the video and music clips that they played in the background.
Although the acres of Gardens are not open for free, the picnic area is, and we packed a lunch to enjoy outside on this beautiful day.We brought the little guy with us and he was no trouble at all- in fact, he makes it a party!
After eating, the kids wandered around the enclosed picnic grounds and found a hidden treasure!
This enchanting fairy garden was nestled into the stump of an old tree!
The 20 month old gives some perspective on how small but arranged in exquisite detail this little village was.
Next, we headed over to the stone enclosed pool that is the source of a Spring. We could see many large rainbow trout in the water.
From the trout pool we could see a gaggle of geese inside the Gardens. Everything was so beautiful that it was natural to be filled with happiness and gratitude to the Creator. It was a real treat to be here and we knew it!
