A Beautiful Spring Day

Hello friends, how is springtime in your part of the world? 


Today is my friend, Priscilla's Birthday, so I thought 

it would be a good time to show you this 

beautiful rhododendron she has in her front garden.






Beautiful buds burst into soft, pale color. 



"Rhodies" come in so many pretty colors.

I love this soft peachy pink one that Priscilla has. 








Yesterday, it was 70 degrees here in Seattle!  I took Priscilla to 

one of our favorite nurseries to have lunch in their Garden Cafe (outdoor table of course) 

and to shop for plants. 

Oh, and there was a couple of mimosas involved too. 

:-) 





Happy Birthday Priscilla! 

I'm so happy to have you as my neighbor and dear friend. 



Becca 

Comments

Unknown said…
Becca, these are so beautiful!
We were not even close to 70 degrees today, and you are way ahead of us, flower-wise, but hopefully ours will be coming soon.

You have a wonderful evening!
April 21, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Judy S. said…
Nice photos, Becca. It must be a lot warmer in Kirkland! Our rhodies still have tight buds, but the azaleas are in full bloom. Sounds like you two had a fun day.
April 21, 2015 at 4:56 PM
TexWisGirl said…
really gorgeous. love that you took her out to celebrate for her birthday. :)
April 21, 2015 at 7:23 PM
andrea creates said…
We're having lots of Spring showers-
Those flowers are gorgeous!! 😊
April 22, 2015 at 3:36 AM
Kate said…
So Pretty!! Here the ice is finally off the lake!
Happy birthday to your friend!
Kate :}
April 22, 2015 at 5:35 AM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
How lovely! Looking at the photo of individual flowers, they remind me of lilies! Glad you are having some warm weather! 70's here last week...30's right now lol.
April 22, 2015 at 7:04 AM
Gillian Olson said…
Beautiful flowers, such delicate colours, lunch outside sounds wonderful too!
April 22, 2015 at 9:04 AM
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