Sunday, March 22, 2009

Somebody Had a Birthday


When we were in Arkansas, we celebrated my Sweetie's birthday on March 9. We had a good day. We visited a waterfall at Lake Catherine State Park and also Garvan Gardens near Hot Springs. We saw beautiful flowers AND we saw several waterfalls/cascades throughout the gardens. When we got to the cabin, George lit a fire in the fireplace for us --and we enjoyed some Beef Stroganoff for dinner. We saw the sunset from our back door. Then we relaxed and watched a little TV. About 9:00---we lit the candles on the cake; George made a wish; --and then blew the candles out. We enjoyed a piece of his chocolate truffle cake and some of his favorite ice cream, Cookie Dough!!!! YUM!!! Then he opened his cards. The rest of this special day was spent relaxing, reading and watching TV. I think he had a marvelous day and I KNOW that I did.

His big birthday dinner was the next evening (since the restaurant wasn't open on Mondays). We went to Savanah's Riverfront Cafe and had prime rib, baked potatoes, salads and homemade rolls. Delicious!!!! So I guess George can say he had a two-day birthday this year. (You know--as we get older---birthdays last many more days!!! ha)

Here are pictures from the birthday!!!!! Above is my favorite.. George is smiling after reading a card from ME!!!! Below are more pictures.


Here's the delicious cake... (NO---I didn't make it. It came from WallyMart!!! ha)



And he huffed and he puffed and he...







...almost burned the house down!!!! It's a good thing I didn't put 67 candles on that cake---or he REALLY may have caused a big fire!!! ha ha



Card time!!!!

















This is our fireplace in the cabin. We had a fire going almost the entire week--especially late in the week, when there was ICE all over the place outside. There's nothing more relaxing than sitting by the fire, reading a good book!!!!


Our only sunset of the entire week was on George's birthday, March 9th. AND even then it was very cloudy..


These pictures were taken from our back porch. I think that sun was only peeking out ---to wish George a Happy Birthday.



Hope you enjoyed George's birthday as much as we did. Sorry I didn't save some ice cream and cake for you.. Somehow(????) they both disappeared. Guess the deer came by and ate it all.

Have a wonderful Sunday. God Bless You and those You Love!
Hugs,
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40 comments:

  1. KimMarch 22, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    Happy Birthday George! The cake looked lovely and I am so happy your two got to share it at one of your favorite places.

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  2. RaymontyMarch 22, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Happy Birthday friend and I wish you many more.-Ray.

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  3. Carol MurdockMarch 22, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    A belated Happy Birthday to you George! Looks as though you enjoyed yourself!
    Carol

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  4. SmilingSallyMarch 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    lol Sure, blame it on the deer! George sure knows how to have a happy birthday--take two days to get through it!

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  5. JanieMarch 22, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Sounds like a great 2 day birthday! I think the sunset was pretty, if a little misty.
    That cake looks great! Too bad the deer got most of it. (Ha!)

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  6. HWHLMarch 22, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Awwww.... Happy Birthday!

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  7. Cicero SingsMarch 22, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    That first picture of George is extra nice. I'm glad he had such a lovely birthday with his Sweetie.

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  8. Small City ScenesMarch 22, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Those darn deer. Happy Birthday, George. This birthday stuff can go on and on. LOL.
    You always have such great shots---you live in a beautiful place.
    Kylee is a lot of fun---she lives with me. MB

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  9. Busy Bee SuzMarch 22, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Wonderful pictures Betsy. Looks like a perfect birthday for a wonderful YOUNG man. :)
    I think chocolate is bad for deer....better be careful next time.
    Suz

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  10. BethMarch 22, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I love the picture of George blowing out his birthday candles. Looks like a wonderful day! But don't you just hate it when the deer eat your cake and ice cream? :-) Darn those deer!

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  11. DianeMarch 22, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I'm sure George's birthday was so special because of you.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks for sharing George's day with us. What a special place to celebrate and I believe those pretty sunsets were just for George. The fireplace looks so cozy. Enjoy your day.

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  13. LeedraMarch 22, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful trip to celebrate George's birthday.

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  14. KarinMarch 22, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    It's been lovely to share in the special birthday celebration! Thanks for inviting us! Wonderful pictures and a great memory!Blessings!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Betsy 'n' George, thanks for sharing the birthday photos with us (even if we didn't get cake -lol!) Looks like a wonderful time indeed. Nice stone fireplace, too!

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  16. MandyMarch 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    George and I share the same birthday! Hope he had a great one!

    Mandy

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  17. Ruth's Photo BlogMarch 22, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Looks and sounds like you guys had a great time.I guess two people in love can have a great time even when the weather doesn't cooperate.LOL
    Blessings,Ruth

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  18. Forty Two EastMarch 22, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Sounds like a great birtday!!! Oh what beautiful photos.

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  19. ThistlebroomsMarch 22, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    I'm in Love with the view from 'Your Back Porch'...What a site to have cloudy or sunny...It's just Beautiful...
    Thanks for sharing AND also Happy Birthday George!!!
    My Best...Marilyn

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  20. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Awww That's so sweet & that's a very beautiful sunset, even if it was cloudy - it's a gorgeous view!!!
    And I'm on my way to say Happy Happy Birthday to Mr George!!!

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  21. RoseMarch 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I am glad you guys had a good time...that cake looks yummy...and those sunset pics are fabulous.

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  22. Cedar ...March 22, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I'm glad your b'day was great, George! That cake looks absolutely decadent! In a GOOD way!

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  23. TarolinoMarch 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Hello Betsy,
    I have been a keen follower of Senior Moments. When I saw your comment on the blog of Fishing Guy I could not resist a visit here. I so love these images of the birthday boy, whos many wonderful pictures I've had the priviledge to enjoy for some time now. What wonderful images these are too of candle blowing and happy card reading. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time of it and in such scenic surroundings too.

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  24. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMarch 22, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Betsy: I'm so glad you had a good time on the trip and were able to have that big fire. Glad you didn'y put 67 on the cake. There would be no icing left.

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  25. NancyMarch 22, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    How lovely to see two people enjoy life as you are doing. Happy birthday to your honey - you're blessed to have each other!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Happy Birthday George! March birthdays are the best. My Husband and I each had one last week. By, the way that choclate cake looks yummy.

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  27. RebeccaMarch 22, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    What a lovely time you both had. Happy belated Birthday to George! Yes, I think we deserve more than one day to celebrate our birthdays! So glad that y'all had a great time together!! Have a lovely week!

    Back Porch Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  28. SusieMarch 22, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Betsy, it looks like George had a great birthday! Those are sweet pictures. So, did that cake taste as good as it looks? It looks delish!

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  29. WendyMarch 22, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    A very happy birthday to George!! I thought it was today when I saw the date of this post. My son turned 37years today!!!! Can't believe it!

    I am glad you and George had such a good day. You are both blessed.
    Hugs

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  30. MeemsMarch 22, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Very nice birthday celebration. happy birthday, George. Glad that sunset just for you.
    Meems @ Hoe and Shovel

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  31. MaryMarch 22, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    That cake sure looked good! I'm glad he had such a good birthday and that you both got away for a nice time out.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday George. That view from your back door I believe was made just for you.
    Great pics Betsy. It's so sweet that you 2 were able to share a wonderful day together. Perfect surrounding for a perfect couple.
    I'm right behind you George.

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  33. ShelleyMarch 22, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Looks like George had a wonderful birthday! And I loved what was on his birthday menu for both days!!

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  34. dotMarch 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    What a fun birthday! I'm really confused tho. I thought you were in Arkansas on his birthday but then you said Savannah. Maybe I read wrong. lol.
    Ok, I read again and now I'm thinking that was just the name of a restaurant in Arkansas. Excuse me Betsy!

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  35. UnknownMarch 22, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Happy birthday to George. That looked like good cake by the way!

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  36. GrammyMarch 22, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Happy belated Birthday to George. I am so glad you both had a wonderful trip.

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  37. JayneMarch 23, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    A belated Happy Birthday to George! Looks like it was a wonderful day. :c)

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  38. ShabbyInTheCityMarch 25, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    I DID enjoy George's birthday, cuz it's mine too!!!
    I can't view email addresses on blogs...please write me...

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  39. AletaMarch 25, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Happy belated Birthday to George! It looks like it was a wonderful day! I agree that there's nothing more fun than sitting by the fire with a good book!

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  40. ConnieMarch 27, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Looks like a wonderful way to spend a birthday! :)

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