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 look so pretty and us grandmother's do like to watch our grandchildren preform
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
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.
They 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.
Beautiful tree in blossom🌹must be lovely to be om that consert,such sweet girls
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy weekend😘