4 years in the making

Every visit to the Meijer Gardens for the last four years I have exclaimed with great anticipation that I cannot WAIT for the Japanese garden to open. 

It only got worse this spring as the time drew near.

Finally my big moment came and it was beautiful, and huge - much bigger than I anticipated.

We packed a picnic, enjoyed Jamie and Becca's company, took in a cool drum concert, and then toured.

I'm looking forward to seeing it in various seasons and watching it mature.

So zen :)