May 18th 2012



Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Quaker Steak and Lube


Today my parents are visiting and the game plan is the Gardens and then Dinner. It was a warm one today, did not see that one coming. But we set out each with a camera in our hands and walked the 16 acres of garden they had for us. Lots of fun and photos were taken, Ill post a few here for you to enjoy.





Also as I said I took them to Quaker Steak and Lube, It was suggested I take them to the larger one outside of the city and boy was it worth it! so much better then the one on state street.










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