What Lies Down My Garden Path?

What beautiful element of my garden 

lies down this flagstone path?

I first asked this question several posts ago,

and it's finally time to take a peek...

It certainly is inviting, isn't it?

Come take a walk with me...

down this path you will find...

My Rose Garden!

Ahhh, but this just isn't any rose garden...

this is my "So Dear to My Heart" Rose Garden.

Each of these roses were selected by my children.

Each rose represents a child that I am blessed to mother.
They are indeed, the roses of my garden.
Some chose their rose for the color, 

others by their fascination with the rose's name.
The roses are planted in order of their birth.

Come...
and I'll introduce you to each one...

Sterling Silver

 

This is the rose chosen by my eldest son

who is now the Daddy to four of my grandchildren.

I'm quite sure he picked this rose because he loves his sweetheart.

This is her favorite rose. 

It was the rose she chose for her bridal bouquet.

Princesse de Monaco

This is the rose of my eldest daughter..
I knew she was a princess from the first time I gazed into her tiny eyes.
She is now the mother of her own little princess and three little princes, too!
This rose fits her perfectly. 

Perfect Moment

My 2nd son chose this rose.
I'm sure he was captivated by the name...
he's been such a perfectionist since he was a small boy.
He found the perfect sweetheart to share his life with
and together with their sweet children
they now create many perfect moments!

Easy Livin'

I smile when I see this rose, it so reminds me of my 3rd son.
As a child he was calm and easy going,
a much needed relief for this busy momma.
He continues to seek  the good life at a slow and steady pace
and his little family is filled with joy and happiness.
They have so much fun together!

Tuscan Sun

My 2nd daughter chose this rose.
When it first blooms it is a soft apricot color.
We soon discovered that within a day or so,
each blossom turns a beautiful blushing pink...
as though it is forever changing it's mind.

So like my daughter when she was younger!
(Who is now a beautiful mother with a sweet daughter of her own!)

October Glory

This is the rose of my 3rd daughter.
The fiery color is so like her!
From the color of her beautiful hair
to the spark in her fun personality...
yes, this rose fits her quite well.

Wild Blue Yonder

My youngest son chose this violet blue rose.
The name suggests the sky's the limit and that aptly describes this son.

He has a genuine love for learning and remembers everything he studies.

His drive and determination to excel is balanced by
a sweet compassion and kindness toward others.

Cherry Parfait

This rose is my youngest daughter's choice.

Just like the cherry on top of the Sundae, she makes our family complete.

The center of this rose seems to be spinning...

and that's what she keeps me doing... I'll never grow old with her in my life!

Disneyland

This rose was given to me by my children to represent my grandchildren.

It blooms profusely... and with eight children, 

that's exactly what my posterity is bound to be.

We'll soon be welcoming our 15th grandchild,
with the potential for many more to come.

♥ ♥ ♥

There are two more roses that complete my rose garden.

Arometherapy

This is the rose I chose for my sweetheart.

The aroma is simply divine.

I tease my honey that he could be   

Mr. Nose,  Jean Carles, 

at the School of Perfumery in Grasse, France, (a wonderful place to visit)

because he has such a keen sense of smell.

Voluptuous

This is the rose my sweetheart chose for me...
because...

well, I guess I just am!

At least he sweetly thinks so!


♥ ♥ ♥

I love visiting my rose garden! 

Sweet memories float through my mind

as I walk this garden path.

What a beautiful reminder 

of how truly blessed I am to be a Mother

and the keeper of these gardens.

Of all the blossoms in the gardens of life,

my children will always be the most cherished 
and by far the most beautiful.