Welcome to JOYFUL REFLECTIONS. Also welcome to MARCH!!!! My header picture this month is a photo I took of the pretty Crocus blooms in our yard... The Crocuses and Daffodils are the first signs of spring here in Tennessee. I am definitely ready for SPRING...

Monday, October 19, 2009

No Place Like HOME


As you know, we have had two trips this past week (one to Dillard, Georgia and one to Jacksonville, FL). We got home yesterday to find some absolutely gorgeous Fall colors RIGHT here in Fairfield Glade. So I wanted to share them with you today. These beauties don't need any explanation ---so here they are!!!!

















As you can see, we have it all here in Tennessee (beautiful blue skies, pretty Autumn colors, beautiful lakes)----and our own little home (where I can sleep much better in my own bed).

Hugs,

51 comments:

Kathy W said...

I bet Tennessee is beautiful this time of year. I was looking on some photo sites last week and it seems Tennessee is the place you want to be to see beautiful fall colors.

diane b said...

Welcome home and what a pleasant one it was to see all those beautiful colours and clear skies. Lovely shots. Sleep well.

Unknown said...

Beautiful colors! I love this time of year. Michigan is at peak color right now and just lovely. Enjoy being home and the beautiful fall.

Beth said...

Such pretty shots, Betsy, especially that first one of the golden illuminated tree. What a treasure THAT gold is!

Thank God you and George had a safe journey and are now back home. Enjoy those autumn colors and the sweet comfort of home.

Darla said...

Welcome home Betsy!! Glad you had a safe trip(s). You need to click on the Home Garden in my sidebar, go to the end of Dave's post click on his fall project collage....these photos so qualify!!

jlshall said...

Glad you had a safe trip. And it's so wonderful that you had all that gorgeous autumn color to greet you. Those shots are just beautiful!

Dorothy said...

Glad you had a safe trip, Betsy. These pictures tell me that it's time to head north to TN! Beautiful!

Diane AZ said...

Welcome back, Betsy! What delightful colors and scenery you have in Fairfield Glade. The trees with red foliage are stunning!

linda m said...

What beautiful Fall colors. My husband and I will be driving through TN the end of this month on our way to Athens, GA. Hopefully we get to see some of the beauty of your state. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

Judy said...

Your photos are just beautiful. Glad you had a good trip and are home safe. Like you said, "there is no place like home". Our trees here are just like yours. Have a good week.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

WOW!!! This is amazing scenery.Thanks and hope your day is filled with beautiful things.
Blessings,Ruth

Peggy said...

No matter where we travel and all the beautiful sites we may see... home always seems to be the most beautiful place of all. Have a blessed week!

Eve said...

Hi Betsy!
I love your beautiful fall color shots and enjoyed your trip below! Our color hasn't gotten this far yet but we are pretty darn cold this morning...yesterday morning I had ice on my windshield!! What's up with that!!!!! Ha Ha Ha!!

Susie said...

How pretty Betsy! Glad you guys made it back home safely. It's always nice to visit but it's always nice to sleep in your own bed too!

Have a good day!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Betsy: Beautiful photos of the lake and the tree display. You are a little further along with color then here.

Small City Scenes said...

You said it! I think the best thing about coming home is sleeping in your own bed. Our colors out here have been super beautiful too. thanks for taking us on your travels too.
MB

Roses and Lilacs said...

Wonderful fall color. I'm so disappointed this year we have no color. Very unusual and very depressing. I'm enjoying your lovely scenes.
Marnie

Connie said...

Welcome home Betsy. Beautiful fall colors.

Kay said...

I love the photos of the lake and the leaves on the trees are beautiful.

Busy Bee Suz said...

Home is always my favorite spot too Betsy..but to come home to this glorious color, just wonderful!!!!!

amelia said...

Lovely pictures and you're right, there's no place like home and your own bed!

Diane said...

Beautiful fall colors, Betsy. You're right, there's no place like home. In fact I love it so much I don't want to go anywhere!!

Shelley said...

Glad you made it home safely Betsy & George! Fall looks very beautiful in your area! What time should I be there for the bonfire and marshmallows???
:-) Shelley

I Am Woody said...

I have really got to get out and do some leaf peeping. We thought about driving to Sewanee yesterday but couldn't muster the energy!

Karin said...

Just oooooooooing and ahhhhhhhhing here! I would so love to be there right now! Thanks for the virtual tour! Glad you're home safe and sound. We're heading out on Thursday to visit family in Manitoba. Back in Nov.

Salitype said...

oh! absolutely gorgeous! i love the picture of the lake with the amazing display of autumn hues!

truly inspiring view!

eng

Mandy said...

Beautiful pictures! I hope to get out and take some pics around our house soon.

Have a great week!

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL!

It was a beautiful day to get out & drive the countryside yesterday, so I took the opportunity to do just that, snapping away at all those Autumn colors!

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

Beautiful photos Betsy. We sure are blessed with some beautiful photos!

SmilingSally said...

Betsy, those are BRILLIANT colors. What a pretty place you live.

Snap said...

Welcome Home ... there's just no place like it!

Becky said...

Welcome Home and I agree those are some pretty colors!

EG CameraGirl said...

It's fun to go away but even "funner" to return home. Tennessee sure is pretty right now!

Chris said...

What a treat to come home to after a lovely trip

Betty said...

Beautiful pictures Betsy.Glad you are home safe and sound.
~~ Hugs~~

Jane said...

Gorgeous pictures as always, Betty, and glad you are back home!

Jane

A Brit in Tennessee said...

So glad to hear your back home, safe and sound.
It's gotten cold these past few nights, and tonight a freeze warning out, especially for you, further on the Plateau.
The trees are giving us a show already, I think it will be a good year for the fall colors.
Light the fire, and a nice pot of tea !
Hugs,
Jo

Cheryl said...

Thanks for your nice comment today. Your photos show a beautiful area of our country. I love the blue of the water along with the fall colors on the shore.

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Glad the two of you are safe and sound at home now. Gorgeous colors, can't beat Tennessee for these colors...we're not in colors yet but should be soon...

Harriet said...

I agree it is always good to be back home. What a beautiful view to come home to.

Mary said...

Such a gorgeous area you live in. that lake and the tree color is just wonderful. I know you must be thrilled to be back home and just enjoy it for awhile. I love to travel, but always get excited about heading home.

dot said...

It's true there is no place like home! Did you eat at the Dillard House?

I love your fall pictures. Wish I could head north!

Lola said...

Glad you 2 are home safe. Great pics as usual. No place can match Tn. I love it.

Lisa said...

True to the words, there is no place like home. And there is no bed like your own bed.

How was your trip Betsy? How was the memorial ceremony, I hope you were okay.

Cookie said...

Looking at theses pictures makes me feel like taking a vacation to somewhere... like TN! Hope you have enough room ;)

SquirrelQueen said...

Wow, clear blue skies and gorgeous colors. What else would anyone need?

My internet problem is with the IP addresses, we have one for each computer. For some reason only one of them will work at a time so we both can't be online at the same time (we are internet junkies). We're getting a new modem tomorrow which should solve the problem, yeah!

Hugs,
Judy

Joe Todd said...

Love those fall colors but I didn't see any red hats

Pat - Arkansas said...

WOW! You've got a lot more color there than we have locally. Gorgeous photos, Betsy!

Patty said...

Oh Betsy
Those photos make me miss Knoxville..Just beautiful!

Connie said...

Ah...there's no place like home! The fall foliage is beautiful there, Betsy. I love the blue of the skies and the water too!

storyteller said...

What AMAZING views ... so colorful and gorgeous! You ARE surrounded by beauty where you live. I've finally opened my 'reader' this morning and am trying to catch up a bit after falling behind. Just HAD to stop and comment on THIS post! Thanks for your visits to Small Reflections. Methinks we must be on the same wave-length given the names of our blogs. I'm glad you enjoy my mosaics ;-)
Hugs and blessings,