2023 Dec 8, Moulton on the Square Moulton, Al "CHRISTMAS"

We left Cullman traveling 157 Highway toward Moulton. 

We always attend Moulton on the Square but this year due to ongoing renovations at the old courthouse the festival was at the Lions Club Fair Grounds. 

A large crowd was already there enjoying the festival. 

The entrance to the Christmas Festival 

We saw several displays and places to stop for photos. 

We saw Santa Claus talking to the children. 

Vendors selling their wear.

The smell of food filled the air.

We enjoyed Tiny Hiney's Petting Zoo where we saw goats, sheep, Lama, Kangaroo, cow, & poney.

Each animal was wearing Christmas attire. 

Poney dressed in Red

As we were leaving the snow machine began to fill the air with snow. The children enjoyed the snow falling on their faces. 

Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

2023 Dec 8, German Christkindlmarkt Cullman, Al

We traveled 157 to Cullman to see the German Christkindlmart. We saw Ice Skating, a Christmas Carousel, Mrs Clause, Christkindl Express, several warming tents, and vendors selling unique merchandise there.

Cullman's Christkindlmarkt 

Cullman's Christkindlmarkt  before dark

To ride the Christmas train or Christmas Carousel all you have to do is purchase your tickets virtual queue system that allows you to virtually get in line without having to wait. Cost $3

Christmas Carousel

Christmas Train 

We didn't see Santa Clause but we did see Mrs. Clause and Christkind.

Lots of activities for little ones to do.

Toy making with Santa, 

Painting with Emily

Decorating cookies with Mrs. Clause

Snow Globes with Mrs. Clause

Charm Bracelets and Wooden Toy Trains with Mrs. Clause

Making ornaments with the Grinch 

Elf yourself with Buddy the Elf 

Nutcracker painting with Christkind 

and Ice Skating. 

 pretzel bratwurst

We walked around the square a couple of times, stopping for a pretzel bratwurst, (delicious) and a drink. 

We sat at a large picnic table enclosed on three sides. There we met a couple from Birmingham. A member of Good Bellows stopped and Played Jingle Bells while I played along with the handbells.

Played Jingle Bells 

We sat and talked for several minutes, the couple left and we followed suit.

Manger Scene 

We also saw the manger scene. 

We saw North America's largest Christmas Pyramid Lights.

Did you know that nativity scenes are the heart and soul of German Christkindlmarkt?

These festive markets are not just about shopping they are also a celebration of tradition and faith. 

Despite evolving styles and changing times, nativity scenes remain a cherished and enduring tradition. 

This extraordinary handcrafted Nativity display, a true work of art, was skillfully crafted by the renowned German company Erzgebirgische Holzkunst Gajlenz- the same talented artisans behind the Welhnachten pyramid. 

But that is not all! The Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism maintenance team played an integral role in constructing the stable that houses these exquisite figures. This collaboration between tradition and modern craftsmanship brings to life a Nativity scene that beautifully embodies the spirit of Christmas. 

We finished taking pictures and headed to the car. 

2023 Jan 7, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Event

 Yesterday hubby and I went to Wheeler Wildlife Refuge which was an event with Joe Wheeler State Park. 

There we meet up with a group from Oak Mountain in Birmingham. 

There were groups coming from several other places.

There were so many cars that the park ranger had to direct traffic. Many parked along the side of the road and many parked across the highway. Next week is the big event for Wheeler Wildlife Refuge glad we went today. 

Hubby and I walked to the new observation building which is where we saw the five Whooping Cranes with my new scope.

We also saw thousands of Sandhill Cranes, Ducks, and geese. 

Cypress Trees 

Next, we took the Cypress Tree Trail which is a walkway across a wooden bridge and all around is filled with Cypress Trees.

We could loudly hear Blue Jay calling out to each other. We heard White-breasted Nuthatches (what we call upside-down birds). We heard Red-winged Blackbirds, European Starlings, and Eastern Phoebe and we saw and heard a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.

We walked to another observation station and didn't see any cranes but saw several Robins hopping around looking for food.

Hubby went back to the car and I walked to the two-story Observation building that offers a wonderful enclosed view of our winter surroundings.

View of Sandhill Cranes, Ducks, and Geese from the Observation building

That is where I met several members of a photo club from Gatlinburg. They said that they would have a booth set up at Gatlinburg's Wildlife Week and said to look for them if I went that week. 

I saw a small boy enjoying kicking and picking up gravel as his family walked to the Observation building.

Walked back to the car and we rode across the road to see more cranes.

We only saw a few but met several women from the Birmingham Area.

They were taking pictures. We did see a couple of white egrets.

Our next stop was a target to pick up a couple boxes of Skinny Popcorn. 

For lunch, we stopped at Whataburger where I ordered a #1 Hamburger with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, mustard, and pickles with fries.

It was an overcast day with rain hanging in the air.

Later that night hubby and I enjoyed dinner with my sisters and brother-in-law. After the meal, we girls played UNO and dominoes.

Had a wonderful day.

2021 Dec 22, Christmas on the Square Moulton & O'Byran's Hartselle, Alabama

Today Hubby and I took Ava to historic downtown Moulton to Christmas on the Square. Christmas on the Square began in 2019 with only 100 trees. 

Body Barns Fitness, 

El Rio Mexican Restaurant,   

Lawrence Couty Career Technical Center,   

The World is a better place with you in it. (Merry Christmas from Marlee Sutton Foundation), 

Merry Christmas from Crow Veterinary Clinic (Dog head holes),

Merry Christmas from JMAK Service Ince Martin McLemore,  

Merry Christmas from Shine Time Super Wash,  

Merry Christmas from Joe Wheeler EMC,  

Merry Christmas from Lawrence County Farmers Market (Plants), 

Merry Christmas from The Burch Agency (House with Snowman), 

Merry Christmas from In Loving Memory of our Daddy’s Bradley Gone Hunting,  

Merry Christmas from Southern Automotive,  

Merry Christmas from Morris Plumbing,  

Merry Christmas from Rayco Doors & Docks Inc,  

Merry Christmas from First Southern Financial,  

Merry Christmas from The Shaun’s Show,  

Merry Christmas from LCHS Family & Consumer Science,  

Merry Christmas from Lawrence County Republicans (Red, White, & Blue American Flags) Holiday Camper with puppy Dog and a candy cane for trailer hitch, 

Merry Christmas from Morris Plumbing Company (Covered with Frosties and blue ribbons, 

Merry Christmas from Sandra Ligon & Staff (Mini-Lawrence County Courthouse), 

Merry Christmas from LC Road Dept equipment with Santa at the wheel, 

Merry Christmas from In Memory of Dock Flannigan (Santa, frosty, presents), 

Merry Christmas from In loving memory of Sonya Collins, 

Merry Christmas from Caddo Congressional Christian Church (White Crosses, Star, blue balls, 

Merry Christmas from Turquoise Turtle (Blue mailbox), 

Merry Christmas from Berea Baptist Church (covered In fruit), 

Merry Christmas from Crossfit Zapped (yellow weights), 

Merry Christmas from Butterstick Bakery & Bistro (wrapped in red and white ribbons), 

Merry Christmas from Moulton Middle School (Little Red School House), 

Merry Christmas from National Fallen Firefighters (pictures of fallen heroes), 

Merry Christmas from Moulton Elementary “Great Happens Here”, 

Merry Christmas from Lawrence Medical Center,  

 Merry Christmas from Chalybeate Fire & Rescue,  

Merry Christmas from Shear Effects (large frosty), 

Merry Christmas from Blown Away (Girl blowing bubbles), 

Merry Christmas from Amber Leeann’s Boutique  

Merry Christmas from Southern Care New Beacon Hospice (May your days be Merry and bright), 

Merry Christmas from Walmart Moulton, 

Merry Christmas from Lawrence County Sheriff's Office (Police Car), 

Merry Christmas from Comfort Care Hospice,  

Merry Christmas from Loving Memory Tim Craig,  

Merry Christmas from the Town of Courtland,  

Merry Christmas from ELMS,  

Merry Christmas from Senator Larry Stutts (Gingerbread Man and Christmas Tree head holes, 

Merry Christmas from East Lawrence FFA The Mystery Machine Agricultural Education 

Merry Christmas from Mt Hope Pre-K, 

Merry Christmas from In memory of Ashley Hughes, 

Merry Christmas from Lawrence County Library (Frosty & Books), 

 Merry Christmas from LA Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant,  

Merry Christmas from LC Schools (Gnome), 

Merry Christmas from Funderdome Skating Rink (Skates Let the Good Times Roll Groovy), 

Merry Christmas from Moulton Church of Christ,  North Pole Santa is out,  

Merry Christmas from Morgan Jones Mar-Mac Real Estate (Cabin), Manger scene on the front lawn, Merry Christmas from In Memory of Dewey & Ann Retherford,  

Merry Christmas from Country Brook Design Inc.,  

Merry Christmas from WCU Banking with Gnomie,  

Merry Christmas from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System,  

Merry Christmas from Moulton Baptist Church (What’s a Candy Cane), 

Merry Christmas from LouAllen Farms, 

Merry Christmas from Faith over Fear in Honor George Terry (white bench), 

Merry Christmas from Steve’s Drugs,  

Merry Christmas from Boycott Construction,  

Merry Christmas from Resurrection Catholic Chapel  

Merry Christmas from In Loving Memory of Mary-Frances Adair  Camper with Farm Fresh Christmas Trees Red Bench, Santa & Reindeer 

Merry Christmas from Blue Dolphin Pools  

Merry Christmas from In Memory of Eden Grace Hill (all purple) 

Merry Christmas from M & D Mechanical  

Merry Christmas from Republic Services 

Merry Christmas from Roden Surplus Imports Inc (North Pole Santa’s Mailbox) 

Merry Christmas from Shine Time Super Wash  

Merry Christmas from Flash Fiber  

Merry Christmas from Moulton United Methodist Church (Noah’s Ark and animals) 

Merry Christmas from LC Solid Waste (Green Garbage can) 

Merry Christmas from the Market 

Merry Christmas from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church  

Merry Christmas from Western Sirloin  

Merry Christmas from Batters Box LC Fury  

Merry Christmas from the Moulton Lions Club  

Merry Christmas from the town of Hillsboro  

Merry Christmas from In loving memory of Sydney Claire Briley 

Merry Christmas from Jerry Folks Insurance Agency  

Merry Christmas from Claiborne Electric  

Merry Christmas from In Memory of Ronnie Logston 

Merry Christmas from Brewer Heating & Air  

Merry Christmas from Vintage Boutique  

Merry Christmas from West Lawrence Water  

Merry Christmas from Calvary Tabernacle Church  

Merry Christmas from American Diesel  

Merry Christmas from Pilgrim Missionary Baptist (Cross & Manager ) 

Merry Christmas from Shelton’s Jiffy Mart (Santa’s workshop) 

Merry Christmas from Cornerstone Church (Big Red Radio Flyer wagon)

Merry Christmas from Apex Real Estate (There’s no place like home)

Big Red Sleigh with reindeer 

Merry Christmas from McCaw Hydraulics Moulton (Grinch) 

Merry Christmas from the City of Moulton Gingerbread Street   

Merry Christmas from Lawrence County Signature School 

Merry Christmas from In Loving Memory of Willard Blankinship Gingerbread Street Merry Christmas from Martin and Co-Construction Co  

Merry Christmas from Tis the season to be a jolly old red truck  

Merry Christmas from Ink & Thread 

Merry Christmas from Christmas on the Square Committee 

Merry Christmas from Soul-shine Tan & Shop   

Merry Christmas from NARCOG (Cocoa Booth) 

Merry Christmas from Hospice of North Alabama Grinch Kissing Booth Mistletoe candy canes 

Merry Christmas from In Loving Memory of Bobby Ray Talley Sr  

Merry Christmas from in loving memory of Bill Terry  

Merry Christmas from Lawrence County Dream Center (Face-hole Christmas tree 

Merry Christmas from Berryman Trenching JOY  

Merry Christmas from Julia’s  Merry Christmas from Hatton High School 

These are from the one I took pictures of and I am sure there are many more that I missed.  

We arrived around 11:00 AM and I took over 200 pictures. 

There were several great stopping places to take pictures.  

One was in a little Red car with dice dangling from the rearview mirror with Ava at the Wheel.  

One was at the Burch Agency “Merry Christmas and Frosty 

One was Ave and a Brown Beaver wearing a red 7 Black checked hat 

One was at Santa’s Workshop with Elves 

One was at the Road Department with Santa at the wheel 

One was in front of the mini courthouse Of Course, 

One was in front of the big red Radio Flyer  Ava petting a mole & some dogs 

One way of us hugging at There’s snowflake-like home 

One of Ava in the Tiny dollhouse 

One of Ava the Target dog and snowman  

One of Ava & me in the Big Red Truck  

One of Ava and me riding in the Big Red Sleigh with Reindeer 

One of Ava the Grinch and the dog  

One of us sitting in red chairs on Gingerbread Street Ava and the Gingerbread man 

In the tiny house Ava and Scooby-Doo  

Ava mailed her letter to Santa 

Ava and the Mystery Machine  

Ava holding Frosty’s hand  

Ava and the abominable snowman  

Ava and I on the White Bench and Olf  

Ava and 3 Snowmen  

Ava and reindeer 

Ava and I in front of the old truck Ava at Christmas on the Square  

Ava & Travis at the Christmas Camper  

Ava at Soul-shine Ava and 2 penguins 

Ava selling hot cocoa  

Ava and Noah’s Ark  

Ava and Baby Jesus  

Ava and the Grinch  

Ava and I at the kissing booth 

Ava and the mini-Train  

Ava and Tin-soldier Nutcracker 

Me and the polar bear  

Ava at the Exit  

Ava and the White Owl  

Ava and the Christmas Toys  

Ava at the Dream Center  

Ava and the Manger Scene  

Ava hugs the farmer  

Ava and I  hugging at JOY  

Ava hugging Santa Clause 

Ava and I riding the Red Car 

Heads in strawberry and grapes 

Ava and I Groovy at the Skate Center  

Ava and Pluto  

Ava with Mickey and Minnie  

Ava with Snow Family 

We rode to O’Bryan's in Hartselle, for lunch, where I ordered a petite sirloin steak, with sweet potato and, hubby ordered a Delmonico Steak with baked potato and salad bar.  Ava ordered a hamburger, fries, and doctor's pepper. Ava ate her fried but did not touch her hamburger.  I took pictures of Ave standing next to the Christmas tree, one sitting on the fireplace, one in front gasoline pump, the back of an old car, and one sitting on a fire truck.  The decor is the retro front end of Chevy used as a counter and the backside as seating.  There is a room where you can sit in a car and watch TV (like being at a drive-in).

We left there is rode to Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. 

I went to see the Sandhill Cranes, Ducks, and Whooping Crane while Ave and hubby stayed in the automobile.  There were thousands of cranes feeding on the grain left by farmers.  There were several people in the view area taking pictures of the birds. Six, Sandhill Cranes were sighted, and I saw three. I walked down to the edge of the water to get a closer look at the cranes. 

I did not stay long because it was cold.  We saw an inflatable Santa atop a car dealership leaving Decatur.  We stopped at Mike's to see Atlas after we dropped Ava off.  Atlas was driving his jeep, is 18 months old, still sucking on a Passy, and driving that jeep everywhere.  He knows how to make it go but still does not understand how to control it.  It had been a full day with all the activities.  I was ready to lie down to rest.

2022 Jan 15, First Day Hike on Multi-Purpose Trail Wheeler Dam

Today a group of hikers meets at JWSP Cabin Office (24921 Alabama Hwy 101) for a little over the 2-mile hike. We followed in our cars to the hiking spot "The Multi-purpose Hiking Trail" with park rangers Sam and David. The trail is between Wheeler Dam and Fishmans Resort camping and lodge. It is a scenic loop that runs along the Tennessee River and Big Nance Creek.

Bathhouse 

We saw several historic ruins of the 1930s a bathhouse/restrooms. We saw a couple of overgrown Chimneys and Picnic Tables, once used by the people living here during the building of TVA's Wheeler Dam. We also saw a collapsed viewing area that overlooks the Tennessee River. The rangers said they hoped to get a grant to restore the viewing area. We stopped about midway for a group picture. (The ranger David took our picture with his cell phone and said he would email everyone a copy, I have not received mine yet)

This spot overlooking Big Nance Creek is where the group stopped for a picture. We saw several different kinds of hardwood trees, oak, and hickory. We saw a variety of wild mushrooms & berries that feed the animals that are in the park. We saw signs of deer in the soft mud and could hear the many different sounds of Alabama's songbirds.

Open Pit

We also saw a large open grill/pit used to cook outdoor meals for a large group, overgrown with a tree growing in the middle. It was a very overcast day with a chance of rain and snow. The hike began at noon and ended around 2:30 PM. It began to sprinkle as we were leaving. TVA is planning to build a powerhouse to feed the growing community. Hopefully, they will not destroy too much of the walking forest area.

Mushrooms on log 

Everyone received an "I hiked Alabama State Parks New Year's Day." The first-day hike scheduled for Jan 1, 2022, was canceled because of inclement weather. (High winds and threatening tornadoes) and rescheduled for Jan 15, 2022.

Group of hikers

A copy of the group was sent to everyone from Sam and David. We had three dogs, 10 people plus two park rangers. (One not showing took the picture)

2021 April 3, Florence Cemetery Walking Tour, UNA, McFarland Park, Wilson Dam, & Ava Florence, Alabama

The tour will begin at 705 East College Street led by Harry Wallace. The tour of the Florence Cemetery established in 18181 features many unique headstones and famous gravesites among the rolling hills and towering trees. 

The cemetery contains the graves of many early settlers, two governors, prominent leaders and families, and many unknown CSA soldiers.

Harry Wallace our guide

Blooming Cherry Trees 

McFarland Par 

After the walking tour, I stopped at Wilson Park to see the blooming cherry trees. 

Next, I went to UNA to see the newly remodeled fountain. There were people there taking pictures for Graduation. Leo the lion was basking in the sun and he roared several times. Normally he just lays quietly but today he must have been hungry.

LEO the Lion at UNA

Fountain at UNA 

Ava riding her car 

I rode to McFarland Park and stopped for a few pictures. The River was down compared to what it had been but still was peeking at the banks. One side of the park was closed because of flooding. There were a lot of people at the park, people were parked everywhere even on the banks of the road. 

I stopped at River Heritage Park and walked to see the floodgates at Wilson Dam. The Tennessee River was raging through. 

On my way home I stopped to check on my son Mike he had surgery on his back. He was outside with his brother Andy. Ava came outside and was riding her car. Saw a Yellow Monarch Butterfly landing on the yellow dandelions. 

I had a very interesting day.

2019 Oct 8-11, Luminights at Dollywood and Fall Harvest at Sevierville, & Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

To celebrate our birthdays we decided to take a trip to the Mountains for a few days.

I had booked a room at La Quinta Inn by Wyndham (check-in time is after 3 PM Eastern time) in Sevierville.

We decided to eat a late lunch and early dinner at Texas Road House on Collier Drive in Sevierville.

I ordered the lunch special 6-ounce lunch sirloin steak medium-well, with Ceaser salad, and a baked potato.

Hubby ordered 8 ounces of New York Strip medium with a baked potato and a salad.

We filled up with gas at Murphy Express before checking into our hotel.

Later that afternoon we rode to Krogers for a couple of diet cokes and a package of chocolate eclairs.

Harvest Festival Pigeon Forge 

We bought a small bag of freshly ground yellow cornmeal at the Old Mill General Store. We also stopped at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. It was beautifully decorated with pumpkins & gourds of every size, shape, and color.

A great place to snap a photo

Welcome to Pigeon Forge.
Stopping for a rest break. 

I ate a waffle with syrup, sausage, and a glass of cranberry juice at the breakfast bar at the hotel.

After breakfast, we rode to the Tanger Outlets we stopped at the Disney Store where I bought a long-sleeved Mickey Tee-shirt, a Halloween 2019 Minnie Doll, and a Halloween bag.

We also stopped at Victoria's Secret where I bought two bras and a pair of panties.

Our next stop was at the Island, Hubby wanted a souvenir shirt from Margaretville.

Hubby let me out at Margaretville and then he parked the car.

It was a beautiful day, people were enjoying the Smoky Mountain Ferries Wheel, The Spinning Parrot Coaster, Time-shot, the Island Express Train, the Flying Horse Carousel, the Thunder Dome, the Reverse Time Ride, Happy Swings, & Funny Cars. There were lots to see and do on the Island. 

Pumpkins and Autumn Flowers Everywhere.
Lot lots of places for selfies on the Island.

Our fun did not stop with the Island. We rode the trolly to our car and then we rode to Dollywood where we stayed until closing.

It was fall break and the parking lot was full of cars. We had to park in lot D and wait in a long line to ride the trolly to the gate, where we purchased a two-day pass ticket.

At 12:45 we watched the tail end of the Smoky Mountain String Band at the Gazebo.

At 1 PM we watched Candy & Jeremy perform at the Valley Theater.

It was after lunch so we stopped at the Front Porch Cafe where we ordered the Cheddar Bacon hamburger, with yellow corn, coleslaw, and fried green tomatoes.

Dollywood
Welcome Pumpkins

Scarry Pumpkins
We saw pumpkins eating, reading, playing music, (on rubboards and wash pans)painting, butterfly catching,
waking their dog, quilting, pumpkins made into a guitar, a large spide pumpkin with web, and so much more.

We saw this steel Eagle statue standing tall as it watched the Wild Eagle Coaster soar through the air 

Near the Eagle Ride, we saw the Eagle Sculpture built by A Canadian sculptor Kevin Stone, owner of Metal Animation Studio in Chilliwack,  British Columbia, at $250,000 US dollars.

Great Pumpkin Luminights Roaming Character was Patches the Scarrow
Harvey the Pumpkin, PUMPKIN Master, Pumpkin Polly,  Jack-O-Juggler, and Pumpkin Penny.

Throughout the park, we saw the roaming Characters of Applejack, Frances, Clive Abernathy, & Miss Lillian.

In Wildwood Grove we saw Flutter, Flit, Ned, and Benjamin the Bear 

We also saw The Wildwood Tree with a collection of butterflies dancing colorfully in the breeze.

When the sun went down the music brought the pumpkins to life with dancing, & singing.

There were small pumpkins, large pumpkins, scary pumpkins, funny pumpkins, and pumpkins everywhere.

Dancing Pumpkins

We stayed at the park from 12 p.m. to close, we were worn out from all the walking. We walked to the trolley stop, waited in line to ride the trolley, and then we rode to the hotel.

We had purchased a two-day pass so we needed some rest for another day at Dollywood. 

For breakfast at the hotel, I ate sausage, & a cranberry bagel with cream cheese and cranberry juice. 

We stopped at The Christmas Place it was packed and there were long lines at the checkout.

We did visit the bakery shop where we purchased a chocolate pretzel, a box of saltwater taffy, and some fudge. 

We stopped at the Lodge outlet where we bought a seven-stick corn stick pan.

We ate lunch at Long John Silvers we both ordered Shrimp, meals. 

Harvest at The Christmas Store 

Day two at Dollywood but at a slower pace. 

At 3:30 PM we watched the Hysongs at Show Street Palace Theater.

At 5:30 PM we watched the Erwins at DP's Celebrity Theater

At 6:30 PM we watched Live @ the Back Porch at the Back Porch Theater (there was a young man from Muscle Shoals performing  there)

At 7 PM we watched the Cords men at the Valley Theater.

When the last show ended we walked through the Luminiights. 

We had a great three days, never seen so many pumpkins in one place. I loved the Harvest Festival throughout Sevierville, & Pigeon Forge.

Now for the long ride home.

I saw this beautiful pink Rose of Sharon when we stopped at the Nick Jack Rest Area in Chattanooga on our way home.

2019 May 15, Day Trip Decatur's Historic & Parks Gardens 💐 🌷

Hubby and I had a great day. I was not sure if we were going anywhere because by 10AM it looked like rain but we decided to go anyway. 
We rode to Decatur stopping at Old Bank Park Garden took pictures of the garden.

Old Bank Street Park Garden 

Next, we rode to Frazier Park. (Never been to this park) I was surprised at how beautiful and serene. It had blooming Hydrangeas, and Magnolia trees were in bloom, as other shrubs, trees, and flowers along a running stream with a cross bridge. 

Frazier Park 

We rode over to Albany to Delano Rose Walk and the Children's Riverwild Playground, splash pad, and Garden. We had taken the grandkids to play in the park when they were small. The River Wild Garden Walkway was new to us. 

DragonFly 

River wild Park 

Toad Frog 

Swamp Rabbit 

Tortoise 

Delano Park Rose Garden

We loved the Frogs, Toads, Beavers, Fireflies, Turtles, butterflies, signs, and statues throughout the Garden. By the time we reached the Rose Garden, it had begun to sprinkle. A landscaper working in the garden, I said a little rain cannot hurt but he said I cannot get my work done in the rain. I kept on taking pictures but the rain got harder. I looked around and the gardener had disappeared, he had gone back to his truck to keep from getting wet. I started back to the car and the rain began to come down hard but I made it to the car before I got too wet. We rode to Huntsville to get the oil changed in our car by the time they finished the sun had come out, so we rode back to Decatur so I could finish taking pictures.

Pink Rose 

Entrance Way lined with Snow Queen Hydrangeas

We were getting hungry, and we did not eat lunch because we had stopped at the Shell Gas Station where they sell hot food and bought some corn fritters. Hubby had been wanting some. We also stopped at McDonald's for hot apple pie.
We ended up eating at Jack's on hwy 31 because we could not decide where to stop in Decatur. But that was okay because we both liked Jack's