At home here in several streets of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia there are these beautiful Melaleucas in bloom with white flowers, at their best at Christmas time. The photo is of one street not too far from home.
Miss E invited us to her end of year dance concert at a private school auditorium just before Christmas. Photos were not to be taken but a few mums and grandmothers took photos at the end of the concert with their phones. I have placed a mark on top of Miss E's head in both the photos, and the second one is where some of the girls are leaving so hence tears.
Miss E is aged 12 so will continue dancing.
Great experience for these young people - and for proud parents and grandparents too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good experience, brings the young ones out of themselves, gives them confidence without being cocky. We love watching, even my husband enjoyed the concert and that's saying something.
DeleteYou must have been so proud Margaret, what a lovely performance that must have been, and wonderful for Miss E :) These dancing groups are great learning experiences, friendships made, working for each other to put on such a wonderful event. Kudos to the organizers also. And those trees are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the trees were beautiful when all in bloom, some years they don't bloom well but this year they excelled. Team work in Miss E's dance class, several do solos which Miss E did, and they do do well. I used to do the same when young..lol
DeleteLovely photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne.
DeleteA beautiful post - from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC.
DeleteBeautiful trees.
ReplyDeleteAnd dancers look sweet :)
Yes, good trees. The dancers were all smiles whilst dancing, the kept in time with each other which is pleasing and not that easy to do in a group.
DeleteBeautiful trees and dancers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill.
DeleteIt seems like Miss E's end-of-year dance concert was a special event, filled with emotion and cherished moments. Despite the no-photo rule during the concert, it’s wonderful that some memories were captured at the end, allowing you to hold onto those precious images.
ReplyDeleteUsually the dance group have two concerts each year but we don't usually go to the mid year one though. The teacher has always had no rule for photos, but it's good to get some at the end. Miss E doesn't mind nor do her parents.
DeleteBeautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe trees are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou must be very proud of Miss E.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. Yes, very proud of Miss E and all the grandchildren.
DeleteThe tree is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely trees when in bloom, Mary, they sure put on a nice show of white.
DeleteThe trees are pretty and I've haven't noticed them being planted as street trees. A proud grandmother watched the performance with admiration.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I did watch with great admiration Andrew.
DeleteWe have a lot of those trees planted in various areas of Launceston yet not really noticed until they flower in December.
Bello arboles. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you JP.
DeleteSweet beautiful young girls...not sure if we have those trees here..very pretty though.
ReplyDeleteYou could have those trees, Angie. The girls did a good job dancing, I was pleased for all of them.
DeleteThe trees are lovely but would probably make me sneeze. I remember going to the yearly concerts when my own "Miss E" (grand daughter) was dancing and her younger brother too. She left at age 12 because she was unable to do the splits, in spite of dancing from age 3.
ReplyDeleteWith trees like that in bloom I'm sure you would sneeze more than you do with hayfever, R. Oh goodness, that's not good she left because of the splits. Not everyone can it seems.
DeleteThe trees look so pretty and us grandmother's do like to watch our grandchildren preform
ReplyDeleteWe sure do like to watch our grandchildren do their thing, Jo-Anne.
DeleteWhat a beautiful sight with those white blooms on the Melaleucas!
ReplyDeleteSounds like Miss E had a lovely concert, and I can imagine the mix of emotions as the girls left. Such a special time for her at 12, and I’m sure dancing will continue to bring her joy and growth.
Happy 2025, Margaret!
Thanks re trees they certainly were very pretty a sea of white.
DeleteMiss E loves her dancing.
Las flores blancas adornan esos árboles y el dan gran belleza a la orilla de la carretera.
ReplyDeleteMe alegro de que lo hayas pasado muy bien, en ese gran concierto.
Un abrazo.
Thank you. To come around a corner with no trees then see the white is just beautiful.
DeleteThey are really very beautiful, these trees have to be nice to be able to look at them and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter the eldest also dances, she is 7 years old but she has been with the support of her parents and grandparents in this beautiful activity for two years.
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones
Best regards.
Thank you.
DeleteIt's a lovely hobby to have, dancing and I do hope your granddaughter continues to enjoy.
Beautiful tree in blossom🌹must be lovely to be om that consert,such sweet girls
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy weekend😘
Thank you Anita. Always enjoy the concerts, watching all the children.
DeleteTrees are lovely.
My, oh, my! Those trees are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteAll the very best 2025 has to offer, Margaret. I wish you well...take good care. :)
Yes they are wonderful to see Lee.
DeleteThank you and I watched the second episode of Weekender...thank you.
I learned ballet for 14 wonderful years and the end of year concert was always the most exciting day. The mothers loved the concerts as well.
ReplyDeleteOh that is wonderful Hels, I did nearly 14 years of ballet and other dancing too, and I loved it as you seem to have as well.
DeleteYes, mothers love the concerts, I know my mum did plus the competitions.
Wow what a beautiful event dear Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing lovely images
You ladies look awesome and emotional glimpses are captured nicely
Miss E is so pretty ❤️
Thank you Baili. It was a pleasure to see all the children do their dancing.
DeleteLoved the flowery trees laced on roadsides
ReplyDeleteCertainly was a pretty to see, we drive along the roads and never take much notice until something stands out like those white flowers.
DeleteWow che meraviglia quelle enormi piante rivestite di bianco.
ReplyDeleteSono fantastiche 😍
È proprio bello che siete andati a vedere il saggio è sempre così emozionante vedere questi giovani talenti
The young ones were very excited to dance in front of a big audience.
DeleteYes, those trees are beautiful.
The dance concert has brought you the big joy.
ReplyDeleteI wish you health and happiness in 2025.
Oh yes, it was a joy to see all the pupils dancing and it brought back wonderful memories of myself doing same many years ago.
DeleteThank you.
Beautiful post
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteEsos árboles se ven preciosos, tanto como la señorita E, espero que siga bailando. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa. Yes, she is going to continue her dancing.
DeleteHow fantastic are those flowering trees.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Macau I also went to see my granddaughter dance. We are so happy to see our children or grandchildren dancing. How beautiful your granddaughter is.
Thank you Maria. I believe most of us love to see our grandchildren to well in whatever they wish to do.
DeleteBeautiful trees.
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the girls are so beautiful. My daughter did expressive dance at the music school for many years and had many performances... I remember it very fondly. It fills the heart with joy. Best wishes to you and all the best to you and your loved ones.
Viola
Yes it does fill ones heart with joy. Thank you.
DeleteA beautiful concert and moving moments. The Christmas period is conducive to such concerts or occasional performances. It is worth participating in such performances, because I know that these are beautiful moments that are remembered and recalled for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThe tree is beautiful and impressive and it is great that it is not far from your house.
For now, gray dominates here, today it rained all day... let's hope it will last until spring!
Greetings :)
Yes we remember these special moment forever, as adults and so do the children.
DeleteLovely trees
ReplyDeleteThanks.
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