I went to EPCOT at Walt Disney World in Orlando for my 40th birthday yesterday. I can’t put what I saw into words, so I took pictures… (I always squeeze a word or two in somewhere)

This is what was just inside the park and it kept getting better!

This type of area that is just full of various flowers and brings back memories of wildflower fields high atop the Colorado Rockies are what most appeal to me. The topiaries were also incredible.

I’m a sucker for potted arrangements like this. I find this kind of thing easier to work into my love of the architectural component of great design, and with less space!

All in all it was a great day. So far, 40 feels better than 39! And this was the first time that the kids were big enough to totally take-off on their own which allowed for unlimited time to stop and stare at any one of the thousands of amazing scenes. The picture above includes my awesome wife, Kim, and my Mom, and my Dad (no link for Dad, he’s Old School).

If you can get there, the International Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT presented by HGTV is not to be missed!