{"id":97829,"date":"2026-07-12T23:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=97829"},"modified":"2026-07-13T03:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:33:54","slug":"97829","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=97829","title":{"rendered":"Another FULL Day Of Activities!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today was like any other day, except we were on the go from the time we woke up until midnight.<\/p>\n

Robin and Bob gave me their planned Father’s Day gift, which was NOT available until this week.\u00a0 A Disneyland Rose is a colorful floribunda rose variety named in honor of Disneyland.<\/p>\n

It’s known for its bright, changing colors\u2014usually a blend of orange, pink, apricot, and coral, often with yellow tones.\u00a0 The flowers grow in clusters and have a mild to moderate fragrance.<\/p>\n

Key traits:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Type: Floribunda rose
\n\u2022 Colors: Orange, pink, apricot, coral, yellow blends
\n\u2022 Blooming: Repeat bloomer through the growing season
\n\u2022 Size: Usually about 3\u20134 feet tall
\n\u2022 Use: Garden beds, borders, containers, and landscape planting
\n\u2022 Named for: Disneyland Resort<\/p>\n

It’s popular because it has a cheerful, “sunset-like” look that fits the Disney theme well.<\/p>\n

It comes with one stipulation: you must purchase it well ahead of time, AND you must pick it up at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar, a twenty-minute ride from our home straight down the 55\/73 freeway.<\/span><\/p>\n

That means we’re dining at The Farmhouse, so we made reservations about two months ago.\u00a0 The kids came by our house at 10:30 am, met the new addition, and then we were off.<\/p>\n

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We had a five-minute wait!<\/p><\/div>\n

While we were waiting, the kids and I had a little drinkie-poo, and here is the result!<\/p>\n

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Kids will be kids!<\/p><\/div>\n

We had a perfect table overlooking the surrounding gardens, and we dined on an eclectic array of dishes.\u00a0 Bob went for the pizza while I ordered their French Toast!\u00a0 Robin had a salad and their special white bean soup, while Mary went for their special of the day!<\/p>\n

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Perfect spot to begin a perfect day!<\/p><\/div>\n

Each of the centerpieces on every table came right from the garden, and today they featured the hummingbird favorites.\u00a0 We could not guess what they were, but they were fragrant and pretty.<\/p>\n

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The display did make a lot of noise; we must tell Charlotte about this event at Roger’s.<\/p><\/div>\n

When I thought of French Toast, I envisioned two pieces of bread dipped in egg and fried!\u00a0 Little did I know French Toast could be this fancy.\u00a0 Four stacked cinnamon rolls slathered in a rich and sweet sauce, when decorated with peaches, strawberries, and sliced almonds.\u00a0 Freshly made whipped cream topped off the display!\u00a0 Wow!<\/p>\n

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Mary shared her selection with me, and I begrudgingly shared my French Toast with her.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tummies full, we walked the gardens before picking up the rose.\u00a0 Both Robin and Mary stuffed our cart with “must-haves”.\u00a0 We spotted several butterflies as we traversed the garden.<\/p>\n

Here are some fun monarch butterfly trivia facts:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monarchs migrate thousands of miles \u2014 some travel up to 3,000 miles from Canada and the U.S. to central Mexico.<\/p>\n

\u2022 They use the Sun as a compass and can adjust for time of day using an internal biological clock.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Only one generation makes the full migration south in fall; their descendants make the return trip north in stages.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed, which makes them toxic to many predators.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Their bright orange-and-black wings are a warning sign that they taste bad or may be poisonous.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A monarch’s wings flap about 5 to 12 times per second.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Most adult monarchs live only 2 to 6 weeks, but the migratory generation can live up to 8 months.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monarchs cluster together in huge groups on trees in Mexico to stay warm during winter.<\/p>\n

\u2022 They can fly as high as 10,000 feet in the air.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The scientific name for the monarch butterfly is Danaus plexippus.<\/p>\n

The gardens are loaded with bright colors, making for a delightful stroll.<\/p>\n

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Can you imagine seeing one of these pass by your window on your next airplane flight?<\/p><\/div>\n

Bright reds were everywhere.<\/p>\n

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A painter’s palette!<\/p><\/div>\n

On the other end of the spectrum, the blues are amazing.\u00a0 The hydrangeas were putting on a show.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Most hydrangeas prefer morning Sun and afternoon shade.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bob wanted one but needs to study his yard for this plant.<\/p><\/div>\n

Finally, we get to the reason for our visit: the Disneyland Rose.\u00a0 The kids got three, one for me, one for Bob’s Mom, and one for themselves.<\/p>\n

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It looked happy, just like Disneyland.<\/p><\/div>\n

We departed for home, arriving around 3:00 pm, which left enough time for a 1-hour power nap before the next activity.\u00a0 What could it be, you might ask yourself!\u00a0 We are off to have dinner and then to the Pacific Amphitheater, which seats 8,500 people!<\/p>\n

We met up with Vicky and Jim at an amazing Italian restaurant called Filomenas adjacent to the OC Fairgrounds.\u00a0 Their food was amazing!<\/p>\n

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