Sunday, August 9, 2009

August 5th, 2009---BIG DAY


George and I are home from a busy but fun vacation to Florida. We saw new waterfalls both going and coming; we visited my brother in Jacksonville; we toured the fort in St. Augustine; AND we celebrated my 67th birthday at Ormond Beach. Today I will share with you that wonderful day this past Wednesday when this OLD woman had another birthday!!!!! Above is a picture taken that afternoon when we met Cousin Bonnie and hubby Dave for dinner at New Smyrna Beach. I "caught up" (in age) with George on that day --and now we BOTH are 67... Yipes!!! Below are more pictures from that special day.





The first thing that morning, we stood out on our balcony in our oceanfront room and saw a beautiful sunrise... Is that not amazing????? I felt as if God was smiling down on ME on my birthday.





Part of that glorious day was spent at the beach--enjoying the sand and surf.. We even got into the water (ocean) on that HOT Florida day.





George enjoys reading when we go to the beach. I enjoy sleeping --but I also enjoy 'people-watching'. The building in the background was our motel. We were on the 5th floor--so we had a great view.





Two cousins, Bonnie and me, (who share the same birthday) met for a delicious seafood dinner at Blackbeard's Inn in New Smyrna Beach. Our husbands made sure that we enjoyed that 'double' celebration!!!!!!





Bonnie and Dave took this cute picture of George and me---after Bonnie and I had accused him of putting the camera bag down in some water.. He was trying to find out what we were laughing about.... Hmmmmmmm???? What was he really saying?????? (The camera bag was NOT in water--even though it looked like it was!!!) ha ha





After that delicious dinner and wonderful company, we headed back to our motel. Once we got there, guess what we saw????? The moon was just fabulous--over that water... WOW!!!





The darker it became, the prettier the moon's reflection was. SO---can you tell what a wonderful birthday I had????? I truly felt as if the sunrise and the moon over the water was there just for ME on August 5, 2009, along with my wonderful husband who was definitely also there for me!! What can I say??? Life is GOOD!

Hope you had a great week. I look forward to catching up with your blogs this next week.
Hugs,
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56 comments:

  1. Cedar ...August 9, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    How nice Betsy! Happy Birthday, although a bit late. I really like that new pic of you and George at the top of your blog. That moon was truly beautiful.

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  2. MicheleAugust 9, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Well, it sounds and looks like you two had an absolutely delightful time!!
    Looks like you could not ask for a better birthday, what a terrific place!
    The sunrises and moonshots and lounging on the sands is fabulous...
    Happy belated birthday Betsy... ♥
    Hugs
    ~Michele~

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  3. KirigalpoththaAugust 9, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Hi Betsy,
    Happy belated b'day wishes and what a place to celebrate your b'day!

    Beautiful sunset pictures!

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  4. NatureStopAugust 9, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Happy belated birthday Betsy!! Looks like your really enjoyed your day and the pics are all so lovely.
    A big birthday hug for you.
    Shantana

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  5. JayneAugust 9, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful birthday Betsy!

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  6. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 9, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Betsy: It looks like you had a great time and got some neat photos.

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  7. Arkansas PattiAugust 9, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Aw, you guys are so cute dressed alike.
    So glad you had a great Birthday. I too like and miss the sunrises and moonshots over the Atlantic. Just beautiful.
    I will be putting my toes back in the blogging water tomorrow. Hope you enjoyed the time off from blogging. Just glad you are back.

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  8. SmilingSallyAugust 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Welcome home, Betsy. You and George look so happy in these pictures.

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  9. ameliaAugust 9, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    What a wonderful birthday!! I can't imagine anyone having a better one!!
    I hope you have good weather now you're home. We are having heat and storms this week.

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  10. Deb Murphree/Alabama PoliticsAugust 9, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Girl...your pictures tell a true story, of you and George and also show the love you have for one another...Truly splendid in a world we live in, nowdays. You both look GREAT...and your beach pictures were so exciting. Now, you make me wanna go back to Panama City Beach AGAIN lol...(that's where I came back from Tuesday). You brighten up my day whenever I read your blog, and I missed you while you were gone!

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  11. JanieAugust 9, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I'm glad you had a fun trip. You and George look so happy. The sunrise, sunset, and moonrise made for excellent photos.
    Your positive life attitude keeps you young no matter what your birthday candles say!

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  12. MaryAugust 9, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Happy belated birthday! Glad your trip was so great and welcome home.

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  13. JoAugust 9, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Happy birthday Betsy;) glad you had such a wonderful time. Your photos are WOW. The sunrise, moon, the beach all were for you, my bubbly friend. I love your new header pic. I'm glad you had a good holiday and very glad you are back. (((Hugs))) Jo

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  14. ThistlebroomsAugust 9, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Hey Betsy...
    First I need to say 'Love the NEW Banner'!!!...
    What a Marvelous trip to Celebrate your Birthday...
    The Beach, Moonlight & Your Love To Share...Couldn't ask for more...

    My Best...Marilyn

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  15. I Am WoodyAugust 9, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I'm so glad that you had a great birthday and a wonderful vacation! Those shots are fantastic!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Pretty scenery and happy smiles. Hope your birthday was great!

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  17. SunnyAugust 9, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Welcome back, it looks like you had a great time.
    Lovely pictures!
    Sunny :)

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  18. LisaAugust 9, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    I love the smiles! Yes Betsy, some of the pictures are really alike and I especially love the moonlight.

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  19. Small City ScenesAugust 9, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    My oh my what a splendid birthday day you had. Happiness to you always.
    Sun, surf and sand---wonderful memories.
    I love the new header.

    The birthday girl had a grreat time.
    glad you are back too. MB

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  20. DorothyAugust 9, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful birthday! (did I tell you that my granddaughter shares your Aug. 5th birth date?) Love the pictures of the moon and its reflection in the water! How often do you get a chance to make a picture like that!

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  21. cherieAugust 9, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    look who's back - happy belated birthday, ms. betsy! i've missed you! the florida sunrise and sunsets were lovely! so was mr. george right there with the hand on his hip! oh boy, we have gotta catch up! the birdies are getting ready to fledge! hugs, ma'am!!

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  22. jlshallAugust 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Welcome back! It's great that you had such a wonderful birthday. Just remember, 67 is NOT old. And the closer I get to it, the younger it seems!

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  23. SnapAugust 9, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Betsy,
    Happy Birthday!
    Your pictures are just gorgeous -- sun, moon and people! Everyone so happy and having a good time and you blessed by nature! Wonderful, wonderful!

    Welcome home!

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  24. IndayAugust 9, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    You are one Sweetest Person on earth I've met on the blogosphere Betsy. I love your header and the post birthday reticence along with some beautiful photographs. You and your hubby George looked like twins in the same outfit.

    Happy Birthday and may you have many more. Many Happy Returns of the day!

    Here's a belated one for You.

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  25. CherylAugust 9, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Love your new header. And a belated Happy Birthday to you! I love how the sunrise and sunset wished you a very happy birthday as well. How much better could a day be than that? Glad you had a wonderful trip and enjoyed your photos.

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  26. Kathy WAugust 9, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday! Looks like you and George had a blast. Your pictures are wonderful. You have been missed and I am glad you and George are back home safe and sound. =)

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  27. Busy Bee SuzAugust 9, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Happy Late birthday Betsy! It looks like a great day...hoping you have a fantastic year to come. LOVE that picture of you and George on the header..but I really, really, love the picture of you and George 'almost' having a tiff. :)
    Love to you both, Suz

    Heading to CO today...pray for our safe travels.

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  28. LoranAugust 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I'm so glad you're back and had a wonderful birthday. Those are some great pictures. My favorite is the one of you and George laughing together.

    My daughter was looking at your pictures and says you look 55 not 67! Way to go!!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 9, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Welcome back to Tennessee! Looks like you had a wonderful birthday and a geat time! You did get some beautiful pictures. And I also love your banner photo.

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  30. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsAugust 9, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday to you, Betsy! I can see that the two of you had a great time..oh, how I do miss that fresh seafood. :0)

    Have a great day,
    Stephanie

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  31. UnknownAugust 9, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Welcome back! And I love your new banner: very well done!

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  32. RoseAugust 9, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Glad to see you made it home safe...what a wonderful birthday you had. Happy Belated Birthday1

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  33. Tammie LeeAugust 9, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Betsy, Happy Birthday!
    I wish you a wonderful new year! It looks as though you had a wonderful celebration and those moon shots, ooh la la!
    Spirithelpers

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  34. Ruth's Photo BlogAugust 9, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Betsy,I do believe that God arranged that sunrise and moonrise just for you.He knew you would take time to enjoy this beauty.Isn't that just like our Father to do this? Glad you had a fabulous day and hope the year ahead is filled with much joy.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  35. dotAugust 9, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    A late Happy Birthday! I enjoyed seeing the pictures. Did you get any pictures of St. Augustine? I can vaguely remember touring the fort back in the 60's.

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  36. JoyAugust 9, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    What a great place to spend a birthday. The sun and the mooning were smiling on you that day. I have a cousin that shares my birthday too. We're the same age.
    So glad you had a fun time.
    You and George are too cute.

    Joy

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  37. SquirrelQueenAugust 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    A belated Happy Birthday. What a great place to celebrate and relax. I love the ocean, any ocean, any coast and your photos of the sunrise and moonlight are just beautiful.

    It looks like you had a fantastic time and I can't wait to see more of the photos of you trip.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  38. COUNTRY MOMAugust 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Betsy, Thank You for reading my blog. I love yours. I LOVE your header from your beautiful pic, to the words written. You look so happy in all your pics. I really enjoy reading and seeing what all new is going on. Many Blessings,

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  39. EG CameraGirlAugust 9, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Welcome back! It's wonderful to read about the happiness you and George bring to each other. The two of you make 67 sound truly golden. ;-)

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  40. BeckyAugust 9, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    I don't have anything on you..You travel more than I do.

    A (late) Happy Birthday to you. Glad it was such a wonderful day.

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  41. Pat - ArkansasAugust 9, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    A belated Happy Birthday, Betsy! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time!
    67? You're just a Spring Chicken! :)

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  42. Adrienne ZwartAugust 9, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, Betsy. Life IS good! So glad you had a marvelous time on your birthday. Can't wait to see pics of the waterfalls you saw. You've been missed here in the blogosphere!

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  43. Diane AZAugust 9, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Welcome back Betsy, your new header photo is wonderful! Glad to hear you and George had a great trip. Those are some gorgeous sunrise and moon shots!

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  44. UnknownAugust 9, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    I believe God WAS smiling on you for your birthday! What a lovely sunset and moon over the water! and such a lovely new header picture! I'm so glad you had such a great time, and glad to see you're home, safe and sound..
    Life is Good!
    Hugs,

    Robin :)

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  45. WendyAugust 9, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Betsy!! The sun, the moon, the surf, the sand, and George - how wonderful is that??

    Your pics say it all. What a wonderful holiday you had. I'll bet it's nice to be back home and in your own bed once again too.

    Thanks for sharing your holiday with us.
    Hugs

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  46. KarinAugust 9, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    The love and joy and energy that flow from you through your blog is totally amazing! I'm so thankful that you had a wonderful, blessed time and are back safe and sound. What a terrific memory you have made. Love your new header! Your photos, as always, are truly great but I bet you had to be there for the real thing! Blessings!

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  47. SusieAugust 9, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Glad you guys made it back home safely. Love the new header. Looks like an absolutely wonderful trip Betsy. I know your birthday had to have been great!

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  48. ConnieAugust 9, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Oh what a wonderful day you had, Betsy! So glad your birthday was such a special one for you. I love the pictures of you and George. You two are so cute together.

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  49. ShelleyAugust 9, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    I just love your new blog header Betsy! Such a great photo of you and George against that magnificent scenery! I'm so glad you had a great birthday - may all your wishes come true my friend!!
    Love you,
    Shelley

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  50. Carol MurdockAugust 9, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I'm so glad you had such a wonderful and beautiful birthday Betsy! You are a blessed woman and yes, I think God was smiling down at you with love! xoxo

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  51. KellyAugust 9, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Well welcome back....and my oh my....what a birthday! I'm glad you had so much fun!! Life is GOOD! Today was my mom's 70th, and we had a party at our house...fellow Leos! Happy Belated. I missed your happy posts...
    Hugs...Kelly

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  52. cherieAugust 10, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    ms. betsy, i was ready to sleep when i remembered you - the birds have fledged! and they are wrens! come on, hop over after you've rested and see! love, cherie

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  53. TootieAugust 10, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Betsy, I love all of your beautiful pictures. I especially like the last one I looked at with the moon's reflection on the water. It's amazing!

    Sharing your scenic travels, brought a smile to my face.

    Now I'm off to see what George has on his blog. :-)

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  54. Rambling WoodsAugust 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    A very Happy Birthday Betsy...Michelle

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  55. pennyAugust 11, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Belated Happy Birthday Betsy!
    What a wonderful way to celebrate with a trip to Florida.
    It certainly looks like you and George had a delightful time on the beach and visiting with family.
    Hugs, Pam

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  56. RAAugust 13, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Magnificent post for a very special occasion! I'm so sorry I have missed your birthday, Betsy. Wishing you even more joy and blessings as you step into another year. Hugs and love from Indonesia :)

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