4. Color My World

Flowers are the best natural crayons.

26. Yummy

My best friend Jenn was kind enough to treat me to Jilly's Cupcake Bar. (That was the day after we dined at The Chocolate Bar!) In the foreground is the Chocolate Thunder and in the background is the Carmalita. We ate both of them - every single divine chocolatey bite.

21. Spiral

Also found at the Missouri Botanical Gardens was this spiral wind sculpture that swiveled in the light breeze.

12. Historic

The tallest monument in the United States at 630 feet, the Arch is a spectacular site. And for those of you who may wonder, I did not go up in it. Sit in a tiny pod and be carried up in what amounts to a free-standing bridge? No, thank you.

5. Did You See That?

During my trip to St. Louis, Jenn took me to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, which is currently hosting an exhibition of Niki - a New Realist/Pop Art artist who fashioned these amazing sculptures out of concrete, glass, tile and mirrors. This skull was hollowed out - you could sit inside! Unfortunately, it rained the night we were supposed to go and see it lit and sparkling in the darkness. But that toothy grin is still enough to make you say, "Did you see that?"