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Monday, May 9, 2016

A Morning in the Garden.

Katie gave me my Mother's Day treat on Friday - she, Charlie and I visited the Atlanta Botanical Garden and then went out for lunch. It was a delightful way to kickoff Mother's Day weekend! I had visited the Garden once before in 2004, but it was for a work meeting and I remember it was a gray rainy day...not at all like this visit.

The latest Chihuly exhibit has just opened. I'm glad that means we have plenty of time for a few more visits (the Gardens at Night sounds like a fun - and beautiful - way to spend a later summer evening). The pieces are quite simply stunning.



It was such a treat to share it all with Katie...

...and Charlie.

There's a Children's Garden, but it won't open until Memorial Day. (Tuesdays with Charlie in the Garden, perhaps?!) Never mind - he still found plenty to enjoy. Walking over a wooden bridge makes fun noises (and sunshine makes a shadow you can try to stomp on!)

BALLS!

And even a FROG ("ribbit") to read him a story.

And of course...orchids. These images are straight off my phone. Wow!




The rest of my weekend wasn't nearly as photogenic...but still pretty much perfect. I read, knitted, and enjoyed calls with both girls and my mom yesterday.  Hope your weekend was a good one, too!

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12 Comments:

Anonymous Patty said...

What a wonderful day for all of you! And you're right...those orchids!

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger Carole said...

What a beautiful place to visit! Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us!

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger Bonny said...

What a treat to spend the day with Katie, Charlie, Chihuly, and those lovely flowers!

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger Linda said...

Gorgeous place - I would love to visit there!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!

Linda in VA

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger Kym said...

Nice! I just love spending time in gardens! (And Charlie will LOVE the Children's Garden.)

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger Nancy said...

Beautiful photos! Mark & I will definitely visit the ABG when we're in Atlanta in a couple of weeks, for a couple of weeks. Looking foward to Waterloguing some orchids (didn't have the app last time we were there).

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger margene said...

Love the Chihuly and the orchids, but the best part is seeing how much fun Charlie has walking through the garden.

Monday, 09 May, 2016  
Blogger Lydia said...

Definitely one of Atlanta's hidden gems!

Tuesday, 10 May, 2016  
Blogger Penny said...

What a beautiful place to spend a day! Thanks for sharing pictures - those orchids are gorgeous!

Tuesday, 10 May, 2016  
Blogger dbshade said...

Does Charlie like the sunglasses? Does he keep them on or want to take them off? Really pretty photos of all the displays/flowers!

Thursday, 12 May, 2016  
Blogger Honoré said...

So appreciate the bright splashes of color - so dreary here this past week. A wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day.
Cheers~

Friday, 13 May, 2016  
Blogger Vicki Knitorious said...

Gorgeous!!

Friday, 13 May, 2016  

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