Tulip Festival

Warning!!  Lots of pictures today

Yesterday I went with my daughter and family to
Thanksgiving Point to enjoy the tulip festival.  Her
best friend was here visiting her and had never
been. It was a perfect afternoon for an outing.  Even
though it was crowded, we were able to get some
good pictures.

Kohler couldn't resist smelling the tulips

This was the first time I had been able to see
all the beautiful daffodils.  Usually by the time
we go, they have faded away.

Not sure what these are, but they were beautiful!

Myself, daughter, Kerri and her friend, Christy

My daughter and family

This is such a beautiful area and so well planned out.
Perfect for the kids because they can run around,
roll down the hills, and just have fun!  We even took
a picnic lunch and ate by one of the little tulip-lined
streams.

Of course, snacks are an important part of the drive
so I made "Mother Goose Popcorn" and "Carmel
Popcorn" to munch on.

Here is the recipe.  This recipe is as old as the hills!
It is one we made as kids to take when we went
to 4-H camp.  But, it still tastes as good to me today
as it did WAY back then.

1 1/2 cups popcorn kernels (before popped)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook to softball stage (232 degrees on candy
thermometer.  Stir in about 5-6 drops of red food
coloring.  Pour over popped popcorn, gently stiring
so all the popcorn is covered.   I usually spread it out
on a sheet of wax paper after it is mixed)  Store in
airtight container.