The family and I kicked off summer vacation with a visit to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster. The shows and rides were a sweet treat for us all! The expert divers in The Princess and the Frog show made quite a splash!! It was more than welcomed since temperatures were summer-like, in the low 90s. A Wonder-full day was had by all!

Dutch Wonderland's gardens were also quite the treat! The beautiful roses that followed us all over the park were in full bloom.

Speaking of blooms! The catalpa trees (aka cigar tree) are in full bloom! How I've never taken closer notice of their almost orchid-like blooms I have no idea! They are sweetly scented and breathtaking!!

My hydrangeas did not bloom last year - possibly due to the harsh winter, or they didn't get enough hydration in early spring. I'm not completely sure why, but am SO HAPPY to report that they are all budding and bursting forth like the beautiful mopheads they are joyfully known to be. Oh, happiness!!

The sunsets have been amazing lately! Seems that summer is actually here to stay - for now. Yay for summertime beauty!!

Wishing you a happy Friday and weekend ahead! Keep your eyes pealed for all the beauty that surrounds you each day. Thanks for stopping by, my friends. :)