Sunday, April 14, 2019

MEADOWLARK GARDENS IN VIENNA, VIRGINIA


I haven't posted any recipe for the last few weeks.  We have been making repeat meals already shared.  Instead, I will be taking you to Meadowlark Gardens.  It is one of our favorites, with a relatively short driving time from our home, a lovely walk in all seasons and shared many times. This day there were lots of spring flowers to photograph and the cherry blossoms were blooming.   

The one above I cropped from the top photo, a mommy with arms open and her little girl running into them.  I suppose you'd say I am a bit of a softy for these moments caught in a split second.  Not actually noticed until I saw the photo on my laptop that night, adorable!


It was busier than I have ever seen.  The grass still looked on the dormant side but those blossoms were beautiful.


We visited on Sunday, April 7th.  It was cloudy but the temperature was perfect.  



People weren't only taking photos.  We came across this lady with a painting almost completed.

The Cardinal enjoyed the blossoms also.



I will finish for now but I have more flowers to share.  Have a great week and thank you for stopping by my post on the cherry blossoms.

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43 comments:

  1. RhodesiaApril 14, 2019 at 2:38 PM

    Beautiful blossoms. Have a good week Diane

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  2. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraApril 14, 2019 at 3:27 PM

    Espectacular este jardim pintado com as cores da Primavera.
    Um abraço e bom Domingo.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:44 AM

      Obrigado, estou feliz que tenha gostado do jardim. Um abraço e uma boa semana para você :)

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  3. Elephant's ChildApril 14, 2019 at 3:54 PM

    Oh how beautiful.
    I so admire that painting too...

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  4. Ginny HartzlerApril 14, 2019 at 4:27 PM

    So much georgousness!! From what I can see of this lady's painting, she is talented! My favorite is the fifth one. The little gazebo standing on the pier surrounded by blossoms. And even an extra treat, it has a lovely reflection.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:42 AM

      Thanks Ginny, the gazebo is one of my favorite spots. When it's quiet it's lovely to sit there and watch the swallows fly over the water. We have a while to go before they come back. Yes, the lady's painting showed her talent :)

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  5. The Liberty BelleApril 14, 2019 at 5:05 PM

    What lovely photographs! I can easily imagine a picnic there. Thanks for taking me on a virtual visit!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:22 AM

      Glad you enjoyed them Liberty Belle, you are so very welcome :)

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  6. Penelope NotesApril 14, 2019 at 5:30 PM

    What luscious blossoms and wonderful photos of them. Some look surreal. The little girl running into her mother’s arms is also a nice catch!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:42 AM

      Thank you Penelope, there certainly was a lot going on that day, and the little girl and her mommy were a favorite :)

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  7. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 14, 2019 at 5:46 PM

    How beautiful the flowering trees are around the lake--kind of a mini Tidal Basin. Darling capture of a mother and daughter!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:23 AM

      They always remind me of the Tidal Basin Martha Ellen, thank you, so glad you enjoyed my post :)

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  8. diane bApril 14, 2019 at 7:53 PM

    Love how you sign off. The blossoms are magical. Wish I could walk there.

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  9. ChristineApril 14, 2019 at 9:58 PM

    What an enchanting walk as we sit inside with a thunderstorm raging tonight in Toronto!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:25 AM

      Oh gosh, well, we had a storm too and even a tornado watch. Things have calmed down now though and I hope it is the same for you :)

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪April 14, 2019 at 10:24 PM

    I don't think we have any cherry blossoms here in Oklahoma. I can see from your photos why people get excited about them.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:40 AM

      Yes they do, I have been to the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC, and they come from all over the world to that one :)

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  11. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 15, 2019 at 2:26 AM

    A beautiful place to walk round and enjoy the lovely blossoms

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  12. ValerieApril 15, 2019 at 4:49 AM

    Lovely pics, Denise, especially the little girl running into mother's arms, and another one I like is the cardinal in the tree. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:38 AM

      Thank you Valerie, you are very welcome and was very happy to share :)

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  13. eileeninmdApril 15, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    Hello, lovely place for a walk. The blossoms are gorgeous, Wonderful trees. Love the little girl and the artist at work. Happy Easter! Enjoy your day! Have a great new week ahead.

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  14. MadSnapperApril 15, 2019 at 7:32 AM

    your photos are soooo beautiful, what a fantastic view through all those flowering trees. love the little girl shot, accidental photos are great.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:34 AM

      Thank you Sandra, I agree, you can get some wonderful accidental captures :)

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 15, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    The cherry blossoms are incredible, what a great walk! I like seeing plein air painters at work and it is almost too bad you don’t know that mother; it is such a great candid shot..she would love it!....I always enjoy your Monday food posts, but I’m glad to know that you don’t try a new recipe every week! (Most of my menu plans are repeats of ones originally shared by you )).

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:29 AM

      Hi Sallie, happy you enjoyed my post on the cherry blossoms. I agree, I would love to give this photo to that little girl's mother. Also glad you enjoy the recipes I share. Hopefully I will have more to try soon :)

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  16. Titus John WhiteApril 15, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    Hi Denise,
    What a wonderful time of the year with all the blossoms and scents filling the air. Love the little girl running to Mom,
    All the best, John

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:29 AM

      Thank you John, one of my favorite times of the year. All the best to you too :)

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  17. Beatrice P. BoydApril 15, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    Beautiful blooms, Denise, and the one with that bright red male cardinal really was so great. Looked like a lovbely outing.

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:34 AM

      Thanks Dorothy, those bright red cardinals add a wonderful splash of color to photos :)

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  18. William KendallApril 15, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful blossoms!

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  19. ZaaApril 15, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    Dear Denise ... I had such a lovely time walking amongst the cherry blossoms. How beautiful the Spring season is and that picture of the cardinal on the branch is absolutley stunning. Just the name, Meadowlake Gardens makes you want to visit ... I love that you captured such a diversified collection of life and nature... Thank sor sharing .... Your post was simply ENCHANTING !!!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:31 AM

      Hello Zaa, it really is isn't it? Glad you enjoyed and thank you :)

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  20. DebbieApril 15, 2019 at 10:24 PM

    oh denise, as often is the case, we are on the same page. your cherry blossoms are so beautiful, i can see your park was very crowded as well. spring is such a pretty time of year, you captured it well!!!

    the image of the cardinal was my favorite, that one is really special!!!

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    1. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:32 AM

      Hi Debbie, thank you. I certainly enjoyed yours today :)

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  21. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2019 at 12:20 AM

    Always arent' they Linda? :)

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  22. Linda PApril 16, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    The cherry blossom is entrancing. It's not surprising people take photos or paint those pretty trees during the season which is soon over. The bridge and the walkway that extends into the water create an attractive scene.

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