There was something white on the trees, and on the ground in Atlanta this week – and it wasn’t snow, it was petals from the flowering dogwoods and other gorgeous trees.
Kudos for sticking it out girl, and creating another do-able family event for those of us within driving distance.
We journeyed there by car on Thursday and met at the motel that evening. Family breakfast on Friday morning sustained us through the graduation ceremony in the afternoon. The after celebration at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues introduced me to the Memphis Burger. Who knew that putting bbq sauce and coleslaw on a burger would make it that good? Watching my brother and his family celebrate their eldest daughter’s accomplishment was a heartwarming family experience. Someone who not too long ago was a crazy kid is now an adult with a plan and a purpose.
Okay, and here is what really proved that to me. Being in the “older” group of celebrants, I and the parents didn’t stay up for the 2 am (and later) partying but went back to our motel to prep for our early morning departure. Elissa asked us what time we were getting up and when we were having breakfast before leaving town. She wanted “family breakfast” again and said she would be there at 7:30 to have it with us. Mind you, I was not sure this could be accomplished… the girl is not typically a morning person and I wouldn’t really have blamed her for crashing in the wee hours. Was she there? WAS SHE THERE!
Yes, yes she was!. Family breakfast was eaten and a good time was had by all, even the sleepy ones. Thank you Smiths for a meaningful, family memory of celebrating in Atlanta, beautiful Atlanta.
Dogwoods are such magical beauties. I was surprised to learn how much rain Atlanta gets (and this year even snow!) Good start to A to Z!!
Such pretty pictures and one day I hope to visit there as I think it would be a nice place to visit. Congrats to your Niece and I am so glad you was able to attend the celebration as they come few and far between.
Thanks for reading. Texas is nice too – I’ve lived in Gladewater and Longview.
Petals on the ground = nature’s confetti 🙂
Atlanta right now is beautiful, the weather has finally warmed up (thank goodness).
Those trees are AMAZING!
Paula at /Smidgen,Snippets,&Bits
Oh yes, they are! Thanks for reading.
Shirley, it is a pleasure to get to know you, and if I was taking a picture out my window right now, it would be snow, not those lovely flower petals. 🙂
Sorry about the snow… I didn’t mention that I’ve spent a lot of time in Wisconsin (see my November Thanksgiving posts) and I understand how long this winter has been. Thanks for reading and may flowers bloom soon.