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...

Sunday, November 15, 2009

A Birthday Weekend


Two very special people to me are having birthdays this weekend. First, my great friend, Judy, had a birthday yesterday (Saturday). I talked to her on the phone --since she is visiting her brother and sister-in-law in Virginia this weekend. I love the picture below of Judy---doing what Judy loves to do. She's sitting on her deck (with a fabulous view) at their second home in the mountains of North Carolina. AND---she has that blackberry out doing what she does constantly---writing me (I hope). ha ha......... Happy Birthday, my special friend.





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AND--------my eldest grandchild is SIXTEEN TODAY..... I cannot believe it. I witnessed this young lady's birth --and it 'couldn't' have been 16 years ago... Mercy me--how time flies. My son and daughter-in-law have dreaded this day for quite some time. Guess why????? She is getting her driver's license... If you live in Texas, stay off the road for awhile... ha ha ha (Just kidding since I'm sure she will be a fantastic driver!!!!)

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous Granddaughter of mine. The picture below is of her and her boyfriend all dressed up for Homecoming at their school this Fall. Isn't she a beauty????




Any birthdays in your list of family members or friends this weekend????? Whatever is going on, I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.

Hugs,

40 comments:

Valerie said...

Love the color of her dress! What a beautiful young lady!. I will say a prayer for her as she learns to drive - it's not always our kids (grandkids) we have to worry about, but the other crazy drivers on the road!

Peggy said...

what is it with us doing similar posts on the same day???? LOL Your granddaughter is beautiful and I bet will be a fantastic driver. Have a blessed day

MadSnapper said...

she certainly fits the bill of Gorgeous Granddaughter to a tee. Beautiful girl and wonderful friend on her blackberry

Tabor said...

Happy Birthday to both. I find it hard to believe you have a granddaughter that old...;-)

Kathy W said...

Well happy birthday to your friend and your granddaughter. Your granddaughter is a very pretty young lady.

amelia said...

What a stunning young lady!! Time to lock her up and throw away the key!! That's what my son says he's going to do with his two daughters once they are of dating age!!
Good luck to her with the driving!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Betsy - you really have a beautiful granddaughter (it's all in the genes!!!). Nina, my daughter of 14 says to tell her: "Nice dress!" At their school they only have (informal) socials and (formal) balls. The word "homecoming" is never used. [Afrikaans is our home language, so they are in an (mainly) Afrikaans speaking school, but there is 1 class per grade where all the teaching is in English. My children have English as a 2nd language at school. So - - - if my spelling is wrong, sentence construction strange etc. --- now you know why!!]. My 3rd son is now 17. He can get his "learners" this year, but they must be 18 to get a licence.

Busy Bee Suz said...

Happy birthday to Judy and to your gorgeous Grand daughter!!!!
I hope they both have wonderful years!!! No birthdays this weekend...at least none I can remember. :)

Dorothy said...

Happy Birthday to your friend and granddaughter!!! She is just precious!!!

Janie said...

Happy birthday to friend Judy and to your lovely granddaughter. She looks very poised and grown up for sixteen!

Becky said...

Happy Birthday to those 2 very special people in your life.

Hope your Sunday is wonderful also!

Connie said...

Your granddaughter is lovely, Betsy. Happy birthday to her and to your friend! Hope their days are special ones. :)

Salitype said...

happy birthday to two special ladies! your grand daughter is lovely, betsy!

here's wishing them more candles to blow!

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Cheryl said...

Happy Birthday to your special people Betsy. Wow, your granddaughter is beautiful! Have a nice week.

Karin said...

Birthdays are fun! Happy Birthday to both special ladies! What a lovely party dress! And all the best on that driver's license! She looks like a responsible teen!

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Your Granddaughter is gorgeous.I hope these two special people in your life will have a wonderful Birthday and experience many joys in the years to come.Thanks for the visit and comments on my blog.
Blessings,Ruth

Arkansas Patti said...

Happy Birthday Judy and Betsy's granddaughter. Hope you both get all you want.
Granddaughter, we know what you want and what your parents dread, that freedom bearing drivers license. Carry it with prudence.

Loran said...

You obviously love your friend and your granddaughter SO MUCH! What a happy post (and yes, she is gorgeous.)

imac said...

Happy day to your friend, also the couple look very happy together, and you are right Betsy, shes a stunner.

Mary said...

Wonderful! Happy Birthday to both of them. What a beautiful grandaughter you have.

EG CameraGirl said...

Your granddaughter is such a lovely looking girl.

Diane said...

She really is gorgeous. Hope both of your special people have a Happy Birthday.

SmilingSally said...

How wonderful to be able to celebrate two birthdays at once. Judy and you are fortunate to have that special friend bond, and yes, that granddaughter is truly gorgeous.

Bill S. said...

Congrats to your loved ones- it was my 64th on Thursday.

A Brit in Tennessee said...

Special times with your special "people". life is good.
I remeber the posting you did, when you were up at Judy's house in the mountains. What a wonderful time you all had ! Happy Birthday Judy !!
Your gorgeous granddaughter well...
she looks like a picture of loveliness. That color turquoise is exquisite on her. Happy birthday Betsy's granddaughter !!

Darla said...

Judy looks nice and relaxed, hope her birthday was wonderful...the little missy, well, she is just too beautiful...hope the little guy doesn't cry too much when she breaks his heart...lol....

Tina said...

What a nice post to your friend and your grand daughter. Happy Birthday to both!!
Wow, look at the color of that wonderful prom dress!! She is very pretty and both she and her date look very happy!
Nice post Betsy!! Your friend will love this tribute, I' sure.

Wendy said...

What a beauty!!! She just shines in her gorgeous dress. I love that colour! Her boyfriend is hot too! LOL.

Happy birthday to both Judy and your granddaughter.

Time sure flies. I also can't believe how quickly our grandkids are becoming young people.
Hugs

Unknown said...

It was a birthday theme today. They always give us pause for thought ...and also reason to celebrate!

The Retired One said...

Your granddaughter could be a model..she is very beautiful.

diane b said...

I could enjoy what Judy is doing in that photo right now.You certainly have a beautiful grand daughter at sweet sixteen. (a headache time for parents)

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Hope your Sunday was very Blessed...m.

Nina said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! It's always Glorious to Celebrate the birth of a loved one. Blessings all around! Love and Light, Nina P.

Sunny said...

Wishing your lovely granddaughter a very Happy Birthday and also your friend Judy.
Hope your Sunday was pleasant.
Sunny :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Betsy, No birthdays here this weekend, but I did keep the grandson, Tater Tot, yesterday and we had a great visit. That granddaughter of yours is a living doll! What a beauty! Have a good week.

Cicero Sings said...

Your granddaughter is a cutie pie in deed.

your granddaughter(: said...

hey grammy, thanks for the blog post about my bday. haha(;
and all the nice comments(:
off to get my lisence..(:
love ya.

-B. (:

Cookie said...

How fun! Happy birthday! Your granddaughter could be a model :)

SquirrelQueen said...

Well a big Happy Birthday to both of these lovely ladies, I hope each had a fantastic day.

Your Granddaughter is beautiful, I love that dress. No birthdays up this way right now. I raked more leaves yesterday and now we are under a high wind warning, it never fails.

Hugs,
Judy

Carol Murdock said...

SHE IS A BEAUTY! SWEET 16!