I had been caring for this plant for 3 years and was so used to not seeing any blooms that I initially overlooked the first flower that opened. I was so excited that I ran inside to tell Jesse. He came outside and took some photos of it in the dark. They look really cool.

I waited until a few more blooms opened up before I took my own pictures.  The flowers smell sweet, and they remind me of paradise.

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This special plant’s ancestors date back to 1977 when my Great Aunt Margaret and Uncle Dick visited Hawaii. They returned with a plumeria plant. My aunt re-rooted the plant many times over the last 32 years. She gave offspring to me and my mom years ago. My mom’s plant bloomed a few years ago, but hasn’t since. I really love mine!