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...

Thursday, December 24, 2009

And the Angel Said...


MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL. On this Christmas Eve, I have more of my angel collection to share with you. Above is my gorgeous tree-top angel --which I used when we had a HUGE tree. She's too large I think for the tree we have now. SO--she sits on the table guarding over all of the other angels. Below are more, including my favorite collection, the Willow Tree Angel Collection.




This is BABY ANGEL. Don't you just love his expression?




This are my two GLASS ANGELS---sparkling and reflecting the lights all around them.




A friend gave me this sweet angel since she knew that "I" am the ANGEL COLLECTOR.




ANGEL of the GARDEN




ANGEL of PRAYER




ANGEL of SUMMER




ANGEL of REMEMBRANCE




DREAMING ANGEL (my personal fav, since I'm such a 'dreamer')




All five of my Willow Tree Angels; Aren't they just fabulous?

All of the angels and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. Remember that the birth of Jesus is the real REASON for the SEASON. May God Bless EACH ONE of you.

I feel so blessed to know so many of you in more personal ways, besides just being 'blogger friends'. I feel as if I have many new lifelong friends now. Thanks to each of you for being a part of my life. MERRY CHRISTMAS. I'll be back to blogging on Monday (28th).

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Hugs,

67 comments:

Valerie said...

Love your header picture! Thanks for being such an awesome encourager. And you are so right! We are alike in many many ways. Enjoy your celebration of the Savior!

Merry Christmas!
~Valerie

diane b said...

Love the header, it makes it so much more friendly and personal a greeting. Your little angels are lovely. The baby is cute and makes you want to laugh. The glass ones could go well with my glass ornaments. But Angel of the Summer definitely belongs down here at the moment.

SquirrelQueen said...

Oh Betsy, I love all of your angels in both posts. They are all so pretty but the baby one is my favorite, that expression is adorable. I love the new header photo, the two of you look so happy.

Have a very Merry Christmas,
Judy
PS, Is it going to be a white one over your way?

Jayne said...

Merry Christmas to you too Betsy. :c)

Jane said...

Oh, pretty! I have that Angel of Prayer as well! She sits in the kitchen, to bless the mess I often create when I try to cook!

Jane

Diane AZ said...

Hi Betsy, Thank you for sharing your angels. I love the Willow Tree Angels, especially the Angel of the Garden. Merry Christmas to you and George!

Dorothy said...

Good Morning, Betsy! That's a cute header picture of you and George! Loved seeing all your angels! Thank you for your friendship through the blog and
e-mails! May you and George have a very special Christmas!

marmee said...

here's hoping you have the merriest of christmases.
bless you betsy.
i do love your angels.
happy christmas

T said...

I love the new header!!

Merry Christmas to you and George!!

Thistlebrooms said...

May your Christmas together be filled with Family,Love and Peace in the New Year...

Merriest Christmas Betsy...

Always~Marilyn

Sunny said...

Merry Christmas Betsy and George!
I have several Willow Tree Angels, I just love them.
Sunny :)

Connie said...

Your angels are all so sweet, Betsy. Merry Christmas to you and George! Hope you have a wonderful holiday. :)

Anonymous said...

My aunt collects Willow Tree Angels - I LOVE sunflowers, so the one w/ a sunflower on her dress is probably my fav. heheheee

Merry Merry Wonderful Glorious Christmas to you & George & your family & friends!!!
So glad to have met you, my wonderful blogging friend!

Mary said...

The Willow Tree artists are really great...I have a couple of those angels, too. Merry Christmas!

Susie said...

Morning Betsy! I really like your Willow collection. So sweet!

I hope you and George have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!

Hugs to you both,

Susie

storyteller said...

How fun to see you and George looking so happy in your header photo today! I adore all of the angels in your collection but the angel he shared in HIS post takes the cake! Too adorable for words ;-)

Wishing you both a joyous Christmas!
Hugs and blessings,

imac said...

Love your Angels.
May you and your family have a Merry Christmas.

Jen said...

Merry Merry Christmas to you and George Betsy!
OX

MadSnapper said...

So many pretty angels, but the best of all is the Header picture of you and George... love it!

jlshall said...

Such a lovely collection - I love them all! But especially those beautiful glass ones. Just wonderful!

Thanks for sharing, and
Merry Christmas from Joysweb

Betty said...

I too love your header.
I want to thank you for being my blog friend. You send out such warm and fuzzy vibes across the miles. I really like all of your angles. Have a wonderful Christmas and a waterfall filled New Year.
~~Love Hugs and Good Thoughts~~

Janice K said...

You are blessed to be a blessing!...that is so true of you.

May God's love enfold you and hold you and those you love at this Blessed Christmas time.

Cicero Sings said...

Great Header! Thanks for spreading so much joy and good will around!! You are infectious!

Love your angels. I have one, no two angels that guards over a wood nativity that D's bro and sister-in-law made me years ago. We finally got our decorations up Tuesday night.

You and George have a GREAT Christmas.

Busy Bee Suz said...

All of your angels are gorgeous!!!
But nothing tops that header picture...two angels in LOVE!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

XOXOX
SUZ

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas to you and George.

Fiona

Joe Todd said...

Sure has been fun.. Merry Christmas

Tabor said...

Wonderful picture of the two of you! Have a wonderful holiday!

Kirigalpoththa said...

Nice header and wish you the same :)

Loran said...

I nominate you and George as the Cutest Couple of the Year!

Jo said...

Ah Bestsy, I love the Angel of the garden and also the Angel of Prayer would be MY personal favourite. I'm so often on my knees because I cannot do anything without asking God about it and I also have SO much to thank Him for, Bless you and George this Christmas. I've loved getting to know you this year and look forward to another year of online blogger friends as sweet and precious as you. (((Hugs))) Jo

Jo said...

Oh Betsy, I was looking at the collection of Angels and missed the two most beautiful people in Tennesee. What a stunning header !

Bill S. said...

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. I love your angels - my favorite angels are those living who are among us. May the joy of Christmas be with you.

Unknown said...

Lovely Xmas ornaments!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! :)

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Betsy: What a festive house you have with all the angels guarding over you.

Cookie said...

Love the new header picture. SO festive! And teh glass angels are my favorite :)
Merry Christmas :)

Diane said...

Beautiful angels, Betsy and a most blessed Christmas to you. Diane

Rose said...

Merry Christmas, Betsy!!!

I do love those Willow Tree Angels!

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Each of your angels are beautiful,but the two Angels on the header are by far the best.I look at that picture and feel like I know both of you.I guess I would say you are friends I just haven't met yet.
Blessings,Ruth

Snap said...

I think the baby angel may be my favorite!

Merry Christmas to you and George.

I Am Woody said...

Merry Christmas!!

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Beth said...

Hi there, Betsy! I love all your pretty angels, but I love the picture in your header even more. What a lovely couple! I wish you and George a Christmas of peace and joy. God bless you.

Lola said...

Love those angels. We all have them with us always.
May You & George have a MERRY CHRISTMAS & a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Kelly said...

...thank you, Betsy! I hope your and your family have a wonderful Christmas!!

Neal said...

That's a really nice header picture...even if it doesn't have any angels. :) The angels are really nice. How many do you have?

Carol Murdock said...

Merry Christmas Betsy & George!
I am grateful for your your friendship! xoxo

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas Betsy! I love the red wrapping paper and your new blog name. Your enthusiasm is infectious (you've probably heard that before!).

~from my front porch in the mountains~ said...

Merry Christmas, Betsy!
God Bless, Misha

A Brit in Tennessee said...

Everything is just so pretty and festive, love the angels.
Thank you for your wonderful friendship throughout the year, you are a blessing in my life.
A very Merry christmas to you and George, I hope to visit again soon !
Hugs,
Jo

Small City Scenes said...

Love the Angels but who doesn't.

Merry Christmas Betsy and George may happiness and joy follow you always. MaryBeth.

Maia T said...

What an exquisite collection!
I wish and your dear ones a Merry Christmas.

Anonymous said...

I love the dreaming angel best as well. Have a beautiful Christmas Day, Betsy.

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Hope you have a wonderful CHRISTmas...m..

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Betsy!
We can't wait to move to TN next summer. Did you get any snow there?
Sandra

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi betsy!

I love Willow Tree angels too! They are so sweet.

Hope you had a joyful Christmas celebration!

Jackie said...

I love your header picture. You two always look so happy!

And right back at ya, my bloggy friend. I only hope one of these days we can meet in person so I can give you a big hug!

Merry Merry Christmas, Betsy!

Jackie

Karin said...

What a joyful couple you are - filled with the joy of Jesus for sure! And you pass that on in every post! Beautiful!

Adrienne Zwart said...

Your angel collection is lovely! Merry Christmas, Betsy!

Cheryl said...

What a lovely header photo Betsy!
Wishing you and George a most Happy, Healthy, Beautiful, Exciting and Action-Packed New Year!

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Hello Betsy,

I hope you and George had a Merry Magical Christmas! I love the Willow Tree angels..I have a few of them and always love to send them as gifts.

Well it's looking like a slim chance for snow on New Year's and the day after..we'll see..I so wanted Thomas to see the winter wonderland in person. :0)

I'm thinking you are on the road right now??

Hugs to you,
Stephanie

Meems said...

I feel duly blessed by you and your angels. Happiest of Christmas celebrations to you and George... here's wishing all your waterfall dreams come true in 2010.
Meems

SmilingSally said...

Hi, Betsy, I hope that your time away has been great. Happy New Year!

Joe Todd said...

Hi Betsy spent most of the day hiking in the woods (sunny in Ohio) Put together next post for tomorrow or Tuesday but do I have my header changed "No" Will be keeping my eye out for angels but I am lucky to be married to one.

DeniseinVA said...

What a beautiful collection of Angels. I know you and George had a wonderful Christmas and may you both have the happiest of times in 2010. You asked if our snow had gone. We had a hard rain and a warmer day and I cannot believe how much snow melted. We can actually see our front steps now and the grass is showing again. No more shoveling for a while :)

Rebecca said...

I collect Willow Tree Angels as well! Love them! Hope you had a very merry Christmas! Wishing you both a Happy New Year!

Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca

EG CameraGirl said...

Love all your angels. How come you didn't include a picture of George? ;-)
Hope you had a very merry Christmas, Betsy!

Anonymous said...

I love all of your angels in this post and in the post below. I have the same angel that is in your second photo. Are they called Dreamsicles?
Your willow tree angels are so pretty!! I have one....she's hugging a cat :)
I wish you a happy and healthy new year!!
Marci