New Years Day at Butchart Gardens

On New Years Day, Andrew and his sister, Clare, and I went out to Butchart Gardens to see the 12 Days of Christmas display. We went through once while it was still light out, stopped at the coffee shop, and then went through again to better see the light display at night. 

Some of the displays definitely had a note of humour to them. 

Three French hens complete with coffee and croissants, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. 

Four calling birds with cell phones. 

Five golden rings (not humorous but very beautiful). 

Eight maids a milking . . . with a cow with moving head and swishing tail. 

Ten lords a leaping (watch video).

At the end, you're left wondering where the 12 drummers drumming are. Clare already knew as she'd been there in the past but I asked about three times and we could hear other people wondering as well. It's not until you drive out the exit where there are 12 arches to go through and a drummer at the top of each.  

There were also many other beautiful light displays .... the photos don't do them justice! 

This ball reminded me of the Chicago bean. Can you see the family photo?