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...

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Guess who has a Birthday Tomorrow?

My Sweetheart,  George Emery Adams,  turns 69 tomorrow... Go over to his blog (click HERE) and wish him a Happy Birthday!!!!  Above is a picture of the "Love of My Life" ---when we were hiking somewhere.   He was being a monkey and doing some rock-hopping to get better pictures!!!!! ha... Below are more pictures of the Birthday Boy!!!





In 2007,  when George turned 65,   I gave him an "Over the Hill"  Birthday Party with his family in Hendersonville, Tn.  He got some crazy (as you can imagine) 'black' gifts that year...  The picture above shows some "Over the Hill" flip-flops...   I love this picture of George and his sweet Daddy.





Also in 2007,  we continued to celebrate that big birthday by taking a trip north to visit Clifty Falls State Park near Madison, Indiana.   The picture above is quite appropriate since the big rock George is standing beside is named CAKE Rock.... How's that for a birthday cake?????? ha ha





In 2008,  we took a trip to Cloudland Canyon State Park in GA.  Cloudland Canyon has some of the prettiest waterfalls we have ever seen...   The picture above was taken in our cabin at Cloudland Canyon.





In 2009,  we were at Mt. Nebo State Park on March 9th, one of our favorite places in Arkansas.  We love this place so much that we go back there every year.  This year the dates are near the end of March.  I cannot wait!!!!





And in 2010,  we visited Serenity Falls for his birthday, and stayed in a cabin at the base of this gorgeous waterfall.   This is another of our favorite places.

We're taking a little blog break to celebrate --so I won't be blogging again until Friday... Hope you have a great week..  Be sure and pop over to George's blog and say Happy Birthday... He is truly the nicest man I have ever known, and God certainly blessed me when George came into my life.   Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!!!

Hugs,

84 comments:

Beth said...

Ahhh---it's great to know that our first act isn't our last and that the love of your life can come when you're older! My 2nd act and love of my life celebrates in April.
I think it's wonderful that you two can get away and celebrate by staying in cabins and hiking. He looks like quite a happy, sweet guy.
Enjoy your time away with him!

Darla said...

and thank you for sharing your blessing with us!

Anonymous said...

A very happy birthday to George. Hope you two enjoy your blog break. Thanks for sharing these great photos. Take care and big hugs from me!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Betsy cherish each moment you can spend with George.Each time I see a picture of you and George,I can see the love that the two of you share.How beautiful!
Blessings,Ruth

Melanie said...

What pretty pictures!! Looks like you've had lots of fun!
I hope your husband has a very nice birthday tomorrow!

Christmas-etc... said...

A very happy birthday to your hubby!!! That last picture is fabulous!!! I will hop on over to his blog now!
Blessings for a wonderful year!
Ann

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

"Role Models for a Happy Marriage"...hope you both emjoy his day!!!

Arkansas Patti said...

Happy Birthday George.
I do hope you take pictues of where you go to celebrate this year.
Enjoy your break and special time with your stud muffin.

mamahasspoken said...

Happy Birthday to Betsy's Hubby!

Gardener on Sherlock Street said...

Loved all the photos of George. Have a great time celebrating!

MadSnapper said...

you are blessed, for sure, enjoy your birthday trip, see you when you get back, love those flip flops

Dorothy said...

Blessings on the Birthday Boy!!! May he have many more!!! Love your pictures!

Fred Alton said...

Great pictures on today's blog! You and George are happy together because you remember to do those special things together and for each other. I loved that picture of you two by the Serendipity Falls. Beautiful!

Fred Alton said...

Serenity Falls! What was I thinking?

Velvet Over Steel said...

What Awesome Birthdays you'ver given and shared with George!! He is one super lucky man to have you, Betsy!!!! So happy for you both!!

Love,
Coreen xoxoxo

Janice K said...

I am happy for the both of you, and hope you both enjoy "Goerge's" Birthday.

Busy Bee Suz said...

I agree, he is a sweetheart!!!
Love all the photos. Have fun!

Shug said...

Hi Betsy...You have done a great job honoring your sweetheart on his birthday....
All of the pictures are great, but I love the one with the Falls...so good.
Hope you all have a great time on your adventure. Enjoy and be safe.
Hugs to my friend....
shug

Unknown said...

That last picture had better be in a frame and on a wall in your home! What a great picture of you both! Happy Birthday George! Glad you snuck in to Indiana to see Clifty Falls. It's like at the other end of the Indiana universe from us, but I have been there or at least near there..... I wasn't very old!

Have a great break as you celebrate!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to George and you two have a wonderful celebration!

Pat - Arkansas said...

It's easy to see that you're 'Mad about the Boy' :) The Good Lord meant for you two to be together.

I hope you have a wonderful week. See you when you get back.

Marg said...

A very Happy Birthday to George. Hope you have a marvelous day tomorrow and many more. Hope you both have a super week. Take care.

amelia said...

Ahhh, that's so sweet Betsy. You really are BOTH blessed for having found each other!!!

Happy Birthday George!

I Am Woody said...

Happy Birthday to George! Hope you guys have a wonderful celebration!!

I Am Woody said...

Happy Birthday to George! Hope you guys have a wonderful celebration!!

Sunny said...

You are both truly blessed to have each other :)
Happy Birthday, George!
Enjoy your celebration.
☼ Sunny

Small City Scenes said...

Have a fun week with your sweetheart. See you when you get back.
Enjoy!! MB

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Happy Birthday to George and I hope you all have lots of fun wherever you're going this year! Love all your photos, but the one of you two in front of the fall is really terrific! Hugs, Cheryl

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to George! Hope you both enjoy your celebrations!

Anonymous said...

What GREAT pictures these are of George! Have a good time while on your blogging break! I'm going over to George's blog now to wish him a happy birthday.

Linda said...

Happy Birthday to George! Hope it's his best ever.

Anonymous said...

You guys photograph so well together! Your photos really show the love there DEFINITELY IS between you!!! =) BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL, too!!! =)

LOVE THE FLIP FLOPS... seriously LOVE THEM!

Ginny Hartzler said...

That last picture of the two of you, priceless!! It is my favorite ever picture of George. I was going to say that the party picture is, but this one is better. I hope you two have a blast!!!!

From the Kitchen said...

I enjoyed revisiting some of George's birthday celebrations and am going right over to wish him a happy birthday.

Have a great "break".

Best,
Bonnie

Love Of Quilts said...

So glad God blessed you with a good man...as he did me. Trish

pam said...

Oh, I hope you both have fun!! Have a great celebration!

CottonLady said...

Have a wonderful trip. Will look forward to all the pictures when you get home. Love the picture of the two of you on his 2010 birthday trip.

Blessings!
CottonLady

Brenda Kay Ledford said...

I loved all the photos. I sure hope George has a very Happy Birthday. Have a wonderful trip.

Lady Di Tn said...

Have a great time off. This is a wonderful tribute to your hubby. Peace

Barbara said...

So precious Betsy, my dear mate will turn 70 this year, so hard to believe. Happy Birthday George, and many more, God bless you real good, Barbara another in the over the hill, but young at heart club.

Cicero Sings said...

I know you two are having one great birthday celebration time. It was fun having a review of the birthday boy over the last few years.

Pat Tillett said...

Happy Birthday to George!
Nice pics Betsy...

Corner Gardener Sue said...

Hi Betsy,
Those sound like some fun places to go. I love the photo of the two of you in front of the waterfall! Do you take vacations on your birthday, too?

LV said...

Amen to your entire post.

Together We Save said...

Sweet6 wonderful pictures!! Heading over now to give birthday wishes!!

Ann said...

Well happy birthday to George. I just love that last picture of the two of you. Enjoy your celebration.

Unknown said...

Happy birthday to George.

Glenda said...

Love these pics . . . and I'll go over and wish George a wonderful birthday. Have fun . . . I know you will!!

SquirrelQueen said...

Wonderful photos Betsy, you got a good one when you found George (he was pretty lucky too to have found someone like you).

I'm headed over to wish George a Happy Birthday.

PS, I found some tiny Crocus in my yard today! Spring might be on the way!

Anonymous said...

Hi Betsy, I am sure your husband will have a thrilling birthday tomorrow. I sure like that picture of the waterfall. By the way, we went to Ozone Falls yesterday and the waterfall was roaring. My husband went half-way down the hill while I stayed top-side to take a few pictures. Have a great day tomorrow and stay dry.

Karin said...

You two are such a blessing to us all! Have a fabulous birthday getaway and be safe!

Linda at To Behold The Beauty said...

Wishing George a happy birthday and a lovely "break" to both of you.

carolina nana said...

I hope you all have a wonderful week of celebrating George's b-day.
You gotta admit that big rock sure does look like a big ole slice of cake !
Have a blessed week and enjoy !!!
Marilyn

Loren said...

Oh Betsy!! LOVE these pictures of George and his birthday over the past years!! You all are so precious and your love for one another shines so brightly in your pictures, your words and I am so thankful to have met you both!!

Annie Jeffries said...

Happy birthday and many joys to you, George.

Betsy, did you know that tomorrow is Ginny's birthday???? They share a birthday. :-)

Carletta said...

I was just there but I'm going back. :)
You both have a lovely blog break and celebrate!
Give George a hug for me.

diane b said...

And he doesn't look a day over 49. You have a fab man there. I wonder where you are going for his birthday this year.

A Brit in Tennessee said...

Wishing you a wonderful birthdat George !
I hope you and Betsy celebrate in grand style :)
I tried leaving a comment on your own blog, but said "e-mail address isn't valid ?"
Hugs,
~Jo

Kelly said...

Hi Betsy! Your George and my Rick share the same birthday! Rick's big day is tomorrow also. Pisces are awesome! :-D Have a fun and wonderful day!

p.s. I recognized the big cake rock from Clifty Falls. We love it there!

hugs...kelly

amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops said...

How sweet! Hoping you guys have a wonderful break. It's so cool all the places you guys have visited!

KathyA said...

I 'sang' happy birthday to him. Would you give him a hug for me???

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

What sweet pics, Happy Birthday to your sweetheart!
kim

Nina said...

Oh I am so glad that today is the day I have time to go a visiting!!

What fun and what GREAT Pictures!! Have a FANTASTIC Birthday week and I am sure you have many great surprises planned for him.

Blessings to you and yours. Love and Light, Nina P

imac said...

A great birthday treat Betsy my friend.

(pop over to see my Header Post)

Tracy said...

Betsy,
He's the nicest man ever because YOU ARE the nicest person ever!!! I wish you happy travels and have a wonderful time...you both deserve the time away!
love and hugs....

Anonymous said...

Hope you and George are having a lovely day!

nanny said...

Have a great break....
Happy Birthday George.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Betsy: Well, I'm guessing it is Georges birthday. I hope you are having a great time. Love your crocus, now I want to see mine.

Catherine said...

Happiest of Happy Birthdays to your sweet George!!! I hope you two love birds have a wonderful rest of the week! Have fun!
xo Catherine

The Retired One said...

Happy Birthday George!!! Hope your upcoming year is wonderful!

Kirigalpoththa said...

Hope George had a great day yesterday!

Andrea said...

Oh Betsy how sweet of you to George to be doing that! And he is radiating with happiness himself. The waterfall in 2010 birthday is so beautiful, you did not say where you are going this year's birthday, but we will wait for that post. yes i will go to his site and greet him. Have wonderful birthdays, hikes and walks ahead. God bless.

Valerie said...

Hope you are enjoying your special time together.
God is so good -
What a blessing George has been to you and I am sure - you are to him.

Beth said...

Well, I'm a little late with this, but I did want to wish your sweet George a belated Happy Birthday. You both deserve great happiness, Betsy, and I'm so glad God brought you together. Hope you're enjoying your time in Georgia---can't wait to see the pictures from your trip!

By the way, as others have said, that picture of you and George by Serenity Falls is fantastic. Serenity, indeed.

Debbie Taillieu said...

Looks like George has had some great birthday celebrations!
And I'm sure this one will be no exception!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Debbie's Travels

Debbie Taillieu said...

Looks like George has had some great birthday celebrations!
And I'm sure this one will be no exception!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Debbie's Travels

Becca's Dirt said...

I know you'll take photos of where you guys are now. Can't wait to see where you went for George's birthday. Thank you for sharing him with us. Now let me go to George's blog.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Happy birthdasy to George! He is a very young 69 years old. Wishing him good health and happiness in the year ahead!

Hidden Haven Homestead said...

Sorry I missed George's birthday yesterday. I know you made it a very special day for him. Hope you two are taking lots of photos to share while on his birthday journey. See you when you get back Friday!

Jo said...

Sorry George, I also missed your birthday but here goes HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE! Hope you had a wonderful day and a blessed year is wished for you ahead. Blessings Jo

Rose said...

I missed his birthday...don't get much chance to blog when I am at Sarah's. But will go wish him a happy belated birthday here in a minute...

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday to your sweetie , and I love the photos. Each tells a story. This last one is my fav.
Hugs

ratieh said...

Happy Belated Birthday to George! =D

Janie said...

You and George are just the cutest couple, Betsy. Your love for each other keeps both of you young.