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...

Friday, March 8, 2013

My Birthday Boy

Georgie has a birthday tomorrow...  We are going to have a FABULOUS weekend!!!!!  SO--today's blog is ALL about him!!!!  I truly am the most blessed woman in the entire world.  There's NOBODY who could make me more happy than he does.   I had a LONG list of what I wanted in a man ---and God gave me everything I wanted PLUS more.  Thank You, George,  for coming into my life and bringing me so much happiness and love. 

Today,  I'm going to honor George by sharing SIX of his special photos --which he loves taking with his special filters and his tripod when we are near moving water.  These six photos were taken on January 23, 2013 when we were enjoying the Smokies, in the Tremont area.  Please click on the photos for enlargements.

We were lucky to be in the Smokies during a time when there was high water.  I have more of George's great photos, that I'll show you another time. These were when we were at the Greenbrier area of the Smokies on January 24, 2013.  I think the Greenbriar photos are even prettier than the Tremont ones, if that is possible.  Hope you enjoy seeing these gorgeous photos.    







It is fun for me to watch George as he takes photographs.  This is such a PASSION of his ---and when he's enjoying himself,  then I am also enjoying watching him, and being with him.




Here's one more collage of this wonderful man  I put together.   All of these photos were taken on that trip to the Smokies on January 23 and 24, 2013.

Please take a few minutes and go to George's blog (click HERE) and wish him a very Happy Birthday!!!!

Again,  a special thanks for "MY GEORGE" for everything you give to me... Hope we have a great weekend celebrating the big 71st.   (My 71st is in August!!!)...   Happy Happy Birthday to the Man I love more than life itself.

Hope you have a great weekend... Celebrate with us --whatever you are doing!!!  We will be off the computer most of the weekend --so we won't be doing much blogging.  Will catch up with you next week!!!!

Be sure also to check out my new PHOTO BLOG (click HERE).   AND---sign-up to follow me there so that you won't miss the next one!!!!

Hugs,

65 comments:

Fun60 said...

Your love is contagious. Have a wonderful weekend together. I can see why those would be his favourite photos. Must nip across to his blog and wish him many happy returns.

eileeninmd said...

Happy Birthday to George. A lovely birthday tribute to your man. I love the water shots and your collage of George photos! I wish you both a very happy weekend!

Beth said...

A truly fortunate and wise woman is one who is very blessed, knows it, and acknowledges it---you are definitely one.:>)
Fabulous photos--gifted man.
Enjoy your wonderful weekend (I know you will)!♥

Rose ~ from Oz said...

Here's wishing you both a wonderful weekend of birthday celebrations and I'll be sure to dash across to George's blog and wish him well!
ENJOY!
George's photography is utterly beautiful.
x

Anonymous said...

Wonderful pics you have shared and I hope the birthday weekend is fantastic.

Catherine said...

Happiest of happy birthdays to your sweetie George! I know you two always have so much fun together so I am sure you have something special up your sleeve on how to spend the weekend. Have fun Betsy!
xo Catherine

MadSnapper said...

happy birthday to Your George. and i know he feels the same way about you and his photos are beautiful.

Betty Manousos said...

such a beautiful birthday tribute to your husband along with great pictures!

happy birthday to Your George!
i wish you both a memorable weekend!

big hugs

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

I can feel your love and excitement dear Betsy. May you and George have a wonderful birthday celebration. His photos are wonderful.

FlowerLady

Elizabeth Edwards said...

Happy Birthday George!! such a sweet post. such a beautiful post. going to see him now. i have signed up for emails form your photo blog now - thanks for that!! ( :

Linda P said...

Have a lovely weekend with George, Betsy!

RoeH said...

Happy Birthday to George. If I was there, I'd bring M&M's and TP your house up properly! Have a wonderful day and weekend. :)

Eat To Live said...

Happy Birthday To George!!! Wishing you many, many more!! Have a super weekend.. both of you!

Unknown said...

Nicely done Betsy. George's photos are always EXCEPTIONAL! Happy Birthday George!!!

John and Ellen
connectedtothevinephotography.blogspot.com

Big Dude said...

Great post Betsy - wouldn't it be great if everyone felt this way about their mate.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday George!!
Great post Betsy and beautiful pictures.

Hugs,
Eva

Arkansas Patti said...

You do know George does set the bar awfully high for the rest of men.
His photos are really suitable for framing. Just beautiful.
Happy Birthday George. It is Betsy's turn to spoil you.

Chatty Crone said...

Happy Birthday Betsy's George!!!! And many many more!

And I can see why they are his favorite photos - you can almost see the foam of the water in 3-D!

Love, sandie

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Betsy, Happy Birthday to your George. You can tell how really is the Love of Your Life. YOU take the most wonderful photos. If I come to visit will you teach me. LOL Have a great weekend. Hugs Judy

linda m said...

Happy Birthday to George! Yes, god did bless you when He gave you George. Those are some fantastic photos George took.

Hidden Haven Homestead said...

What a blessing you two are for each other. Have a wonderful birthday weekend. I know George is going to love every minute of your plans. Look forward to reading all about it!!

Shug said...

I gave him a big Happy Birthday wish!
Hope this day is one fantastic day for him and for you...
He is truly a great photographer and I always enjoy his pictures...
Wishing you both the best of today..
hugs.

Busy Bee Suz said...

I agree, your George is a spectacular guy!!! I hope you both have a great weekend! I hear 71 is the new 31!
XOXO

Lynn said...

Betsy, you should post a lot more pictures of George as he is enjoy his passion (well the one with the camera, anyway, hehe) Terry is so like you, he takes me taking pictures, cause I have no clue what is going on around me when I am enthralled with my camera. Really love these beautiful pictures of George and his photography goes without saying, awesome! Like I said on FB, sounds like a delightful weekend. Big hugs.

Nancy said...

You two are just the cutest couple and I hope that your weekend if filled with joy and lots of photo ops....Can't wait to see the pics.

Please give George a big Happy Birthday and hug and tell him these photographs are just amazing....

You are a sweetheart Betsy....

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Happy birthday George! What great photos. Enjoy your special weekend :-)

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Happy Birthday to your wonderful hubby, George! I loved all the photos!! Have a fantastic weekend!

carolina nana said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to George. Those photos look like paintings they are so pretty. My favorite is the double falls.
Have a great and blessed weekend
Marilyn

Andrea said...

My soaring high wishes for a Wonderful and Blessed Happy Birthday for George!

Hootin Anni said...

You posted: "Thank You, George, for coming into my life and bringing me so much happiness and love." That is a blessing only the lucky ones can handle!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE.

TexWisGirl said...

a most happy birthday to him! :)

Sylvia K said...

A beautiful tribute to a very deserving gentleman!! I hope you both have a fun, wonderful weekend and a great celebration!!

Connie said...

Happy birthday to George! The water photos are amazing! Hope you both have a wonderful weekend, Betsy.

troutbirder said...

Pass on a happy birthday to George for me you lucky woman...:
Troutbirder

Small City Scenes said...

Of course Happy Birthday to your George!!!
One might have known that some of his favorite photos would be of waterfalls.

The happiness of love shows in your faces and words. Many more birthdays and years together.

And yes, Betsy, I did find my George too. MB

Susannah said...

Beautiful water shots! Happy Birthday to George! I am glad you are together!

Neal said...

George is very special...I am so glad we met you guys.

MTWaggin said...

Will be thinking of the two of you out CELEBRATING! Give George a birthday hug from me!

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

You do have a gem of a partner. my you enjoy your special weekend.
My favourite picture by George that you posted is the first one.

Mary said...

You are both very blessed to have each other! Will go to George's blog and wish him Happy Birthday! Have a nice weekend!

Carletta said...

What a lovely tribute to your sweetheart!
George's water photos are as 'smooth as butter'.
Have a wonderful weekend and give George a birthday hug for me!

Linda G. said...

As I was reading your blog post and looking at the water photographs that George took, I thought HE might enjoy becoming a member of a Facebook photo group that I created at the end of December last year. I will send him an invite. If George joins the group, and you think you would like to be a part of the group as well, he can invite you :-)

Have a great weekend (I know you will). Happy birthday to George!

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

so sweet to honor George this way...He sure does take pretty photos

DeniseinVA said...

Happy Birthday George and Betsy this is a lovely birthday gift. Great post about your life together. You are indeed blessed :)

Ginny Hartzler said...

My favorite water picture is #4. We have been stuck in the house forever under feet of snow with the flu, but tell George his card is on the way, however late, when we get sprung!!!

Ruth Hiebert said...

George is a great photographer.These pictures are amazing.I understand how you enjoy watching him pursue his hobby. I have been in that position and it is a joy. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Terry and Linda said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE!!!!!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

Miss Debbie said...

Happy Birthday, George! You take gorgeous photos. I am sure Betsy makes you just as happy as you make her.A match made in heaven, I would say!!

Ann said...

I said it there but I'll say it again here. Happy Birthday George

diane b said...

Happy Birthday to George. It is lovely to hear hoe much you love him and how happy you are. Enjoy. Great shots from your beloved.

Cicero Sings said...

Hope you have a great weekend celebrating with that wonderful love of your life.

Gardener on Sherlock Street said...

Happy Birthday George!
Love that you take photos of him taking photos.

Linda at To Behold The Beauty said...

George has really mastered his technique of photographing water. These are all gorgeous. Hope you both have a great time celebrating his birthday.

Marie said...

I did visit George's blog. :) I know you two will have a great weekend! You two are such a special couple.:)
Hugs,
Marie

Are We There Yet! said...

Happy Birthday Georgs!! Whoo Hooo.. 71 big ones! I am sure you are out having a wonderful weekend Birthday Bash!

Anonymous said...

Those photos are gorgeous! Wishing George a wonderful birthday.

HolleyGarden said...

I just love how you two love each other. Happy Birthday, George! Hope you both have a wonderful weekend!

Grandma Bonnie said...

Oh my dear! Such gorgeous photos. The water looks like silk. Happy Birthday George. Have a great weekend.

Pat Tillett said...

Happy Birthday George! I hope the two of you are having a great celebratory weekend...

Jeevan said...

These are quite fabulous photos from George! I wish him very happy birthday and I hope you enjoying the weekend with him. This could be his best birthday greetings on his favorites.

My best wishes to you both :)

A Colorful World said...

Happy Birthday to your wonderful partner in life! You two are such precious people, and I am so glad I found you in bloggerland! Have a fabulous weekend!

Lady Di Tn said...

happy belated burpday George. Looks as if you had a grand one. Thanks Betsy for sharing. Peace

Sweet Posy Dreams said...

Wonderful photos. Happy birthday to George!

Lynda said...

I love the pictures he takes of flowing streams. They are so beautiful and I love how you profess your love for him. It, too, is beautiful.
Obviously I am playing 'catch-up' again but will wish him Happy Belated Birthday. He doesn't need too much excitement at one time!

Rohrerbot said...

I love his shots. He takes such wonderful water stream/blurs....those are tricky for me to do but what cool effects!