Another Very Special Birthday Outing...

Today is an extra-special day...it's my father's 83rd birthday. When I asked him what he would like to do, he requested another fun day at Dixon Gardens, just like we had for my birthday in April that I shared with you here. And this fall outing was every bit as pretty and fun! (You might enjoy seeing how Dixon looks in Winter, also). We hope you'll enjoy seeing everything with us!

It's hard to believe that Daddy is 83, isn't it? Doesn't he look dapper? And he's a lot of fun, too....I have to try to keep up with him!

Memphis isn't necessarily known for its beautiful Fall seasons. Some of ours are pretty, and some go from green to brown, depending on how much rain we received in Spring and Summer. But, this year we must have gotten plenty, because this is one of the prettiest Fall seasons I have seen in years.

My favorite spot at Dixon: "Europa and the Bull", framed by gorgeous Fall color:

The picturesque entrance to the gardens at Dixon...

aren't these little flowers happy-looking?

I loved the color on these mums. Dixon has beautiful plantings almost year-round, and always something lovely to see.

More breathtaking color...

The back of the museum at Dixon, as seen across the rear lawn from "Europa and the Bull"...

These are called "Spider" mums; I think these were Daddy's favorites.

I was pleasantly surprised to find new water lily blooms this late in the season. I love the reflection on the water.

The ferns in this antique planter will soon be dormant, and it will be fun looking forward to seeing them again next Spring.

This is my father's favorite place at the Dixon...that allee that is lined with the beautiful blooming pink azaleas in Spring.

I hope that you enjoyed seeing how pretty Dixon is in Fall, just as it is in Spring, and celebrating my father's birthday, too. I'm the luckiest woman in the world to have such a wonderful father....Happy Birthday, Daddy!

I hope that you're having a nice start to another autumn weekend. I can't believe how close it is to Thanksgiving, can you? Have you got your menu planned yet? We are taking a short trip to Nashville tomorrow, in hopes of seeing a little more Fall color on the drive before the rains next week take a lot of the leaves down. Have a very happy weekend!