Are you enjoying this tour of Gibbs Gardens?
I’m back with Part 2 of Gibbs Gardens. If you missed Part 1, go back and catch up to read the history of this beautiful gardens in Ball Ground, GA founded by Jim Gibbs. Ball Ground is about an hour from Marietta on the north side of Atlanta.
We did not get to the Manor house, where the Gibbs live full-time, but I’m definitely going to go back and see the house and other blooming plants soon. Hope I can get back and see the azaleas in bloom as well which will be coming up soon.
These pics are more of the Japanese gardens.
The Gibbs have 11 grandchildren and have statues all over that represent each grandchild. I thought this was such a neat idea. They are all unique and special.
Lauren is a long-time lover of books and posed with the reading girl statue.
Loved this one!
There’s even a bridge like Monet’s paintings.
We got one shot with all of us: me, mom, Lauren, Tammy (our family friend) and baby Parker.
We let Parker out of her stroller for some posing next to her namesake, the Fox. She is Parker Fox (a family name, the Fox part).
She wasn’t quite sure what to do, so sat down in the grass.
It was a beautiful day for touring the gardens and we have been waiting for some nice weather like this to return to Georgia.
Parker has some funny facial antics and this is one of her best. She loves sticking out her tongue.
And raising her hands when her mom sings Itsy Bitsy spider to her. This is the sun coming down.
So glad we got to take mom and let her see it all too. Dad didn’t want to go so we left him at home.
He was happy to see her when we got back.
Thought you’d all enjoy seeing a few shots of Parker and dad while she was here visiting. Those 2 are so cute together. Parker is fascinated by him. Love this sweet pic!
She just leaned over on him while she was sitting in his lap. You know he eats that up! He’s always been surrounded by girls.
And that’s a wrap of of my first visit to Gibbs Gardens, which definitely won’t be my last. It was a wonderful day and we all enjoyed it so much.
They are really beautiful! Almost as cute as that sweet baby girl!! Looks like a wonderful time!! xo
Gibbs Garden is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it and your family with us. I especially loved seeing the statues of the children. Parker is the sweetest and the pictures of her and your dad are so precious.
The best part of your garden tour was PARKER! And then to top off the whole thing…Grampa and Parker! How adorable. Pops must be filled with joy when this sweet girl gives him so much love. Thanks for a smile today
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures! It looks like a wonderful place to spend the day. I love the picture of your Dad’s hand on little Parker’s head. Can’t beat it! What a blessing.
Oh my goodness you and Lauren could be sisters! It looks like you all had a great day! Happy pictures 🙂
Beautiful pictures of the park and your family, thank you for posting them. Treasures!
Such a beautiful place to spend a sunny spring day, thank you for sharing you adventure with us! I agree that the photos of your Dad and Parker stole the show!! What a lovely pair they make, you can almost feel the love vibrating between them, so warm & happy! Thank you again Rhoda for the introduction to Gibbs Garden, I had not heard of it before and will be sure to try to visit the next time
we’re back in Atkanta. Take care, VBg
Rho,
I love that this wonderful man paid tribute to his grandchildren. What a legacy he is leaving his family.
Is he associated with the Smith Gilbert gardens here in Kennesaw? Love he pictures of your family. That little baby girl is so precious. Those frilly pants!!
Judy, I don’t think so. Mr. Gibbs started a landscape business here years ago and that’s where he started, from what I understand. He bought this property with building a garden in mind.
Beautiful gardens and can’t wait to visit!! Parker is just adorable and I love those pictures with your dad, especially the one of her leaning in on him and the one looking up at him. So precious!
Great tour of the gardens and precious pictures of your family! What a treasure you have!
Beautiful gardens, but nothing is as beautiful as the precious pictures of a beautiful little girl with her great grandpa. I know your family will always treasure these pictures. Heart warming to see!
Hi Rhoda, I’ve been to Gibbs Gardens too and it’s lovely anytime you visit. Thanks for sharing with us. Your photographs are great. And what an adorable baby! It’s always good to see your Dad too.
Rhoda, thank you so much for sharing. I had heard of Gibbs Landscaping, but not Gibbs Gardens. Putting it on our list of sites to see in our home state!
Would loved to have been with you girls. You look so sweet and the garden is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing you beautiful day.
I so enjoyed the garden tour. Almost like being there. I especially enjoyed your family pics. So nice to make family memories. Made me miss my parents. Be blessed, Sharon