Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Our goal was to take one year old portraits. We found a great place, but didn’t take into consideration the insane humidity. So, we have some cute sweaty photos! We will try again earlier in the day so it won’t be so hot. I feel motivated to have one year old pictures that don’t look sweaty. Maybe I’m just being picky. I feel like the grown-up Ethan would thank me!

The gardens were really nice. Tons of little trails branch off the main path and wind through the plants and wooded areas. Streams, ponds and bogs are spread out with quaint little benches and swings on which to enjoy the view. It is a place we will definitely go back to. Oh, and its free!

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