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...

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Happy New Year 2017 to our Family and Friends

Hi There,  Can you believe that it is 2017?   Wow---the older I get,  the faster time seems to go...  I'm always a little sad to see Christmas end and a new year begin.  BUT---there's a lot of good things which can happen when one starts a NEW BEGINNING.... I pray that you (and us) have a fantastic 2017 ---and will stay happy and healthy!!!!!  Blessings to ALL.

The picture above was our picture taken by their photographer on our special evening at the Christmas Candlelight Visit to the Biltmore Estate, Asheville,  North Carolina, on Dec. 14, 2016.

Hugs,

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wish you and your family a happy New Year 2017. Let this year be a happy one:)Your picture looks very beautiful. Enjoy the beautiful year ahead!

Devilish Angel said...

Dear Betsy, Happy New Year 2017 to you and George. You both look cute :) New outlook of the blog is fresh and cool...

Ann said...

Wishing you and George a very Happy New Year. Love the picture of the two of you and your header picture too

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

Dear Betsy ~ May you and George have a wonderful 2017.

Love & hugs ~ FlowerLady

Linda G. said...

Best wishes for you and George for a happy and healthy 2017!

Big Dude said...

Here's wishing you and George another great year of good health, great travels and fun times.

LV said...

May your path of life always be the best and as blessed as the past.

Ginny Hartzler said...

What a stunningly beautiful card, Betsy!! And you two are beautiful! Wishing you and George the best year ever! With lots of family, love, and surprise adventures. Also many more new waterfalls! Love to you both.

David said...

Betsy, Wishing you and George the very best in 2017! Keep those photos coming, especially the ones along the hiking trails. We'll never see those vistas given the fact that I don't like hiking. Our outdoor photos are mostly from the road. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave & Laurie

Marcia said...

Happy New Year!

Lowcarb team member said...

I do agree, time just flies by, we really need to embrace and enjoy every moment!

Lovely picture and lovely words.

Good wishes to you and yours for a Happy and Healthy 2017

All the best Jan

Arkansas Patti said...

Happy New Year Betsy and George. May 2017 be full of happiness, great health, lots of waterfalls, cool hikes and beautiful flowers.

Ruth Hiebert said...

My prayer for you is good health and good relationships with those you hold most dear.

Connie said...

Beautiful photo, Betsy! Wishing you a happy new year filled with many blessings.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Wishing you and George the best New Year ever!

The Furry Gnome said...

Happy New Year Betsy and George! Great new headrer photo.

Linda at To Behold The Beauty said...

It's a great picture of the two of you, Betsy. Wishing you all the best in 2017.

Linda said...

Yes, time is flying! Best wishes for a wonderful year!

Betsy said...

Betsy, You brighten my day every time I see something you post, whether it's here or on facebook. I'm wishing you and your sweet George all of God's blessings during 2017, including many more adventures together.
Blessings,
Betsy

Jo said...

A happy and healthy new year to you and George, Betsy. Your picture is beautiful. Hugs Jo and Grant xx

diane b said...

Happy new year to you two. I hope to see more of your adventures here.

BeachGypsy said...

Happy happy new year Betsy!! LOve the photo, y'all look very happy! Looking forward to seeing more of your all's pictures and adventures in this new year!

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Hear,s to great new year fot both of you and all of the many families and friends. . You have not been by my blogs in a while. I miss hearing from you. Stay in touch. You are such dear blogging friends.

Gardener on Sherlock Street said...

Happy New Year!

Chatty Crone said...

Happy New Year to you and George!

Judy said...

Happy New Year to you, George and all your readers.

Jeevan said...

Happy New Year to you too, Betsy and George! Thanks for your best wishes and hope u had a fantastic new year eve :)

Cheers

Marie said...

Happy new year to you and George! Beautiful photo of you two and of the cardinal. :)
hugs,
Marie

Karen (Back Road Journal) said...

Wishing the two of you all the best in the New Year.

Shug said...

Happy New Year sweet friend. I always enjoy seeing your beautiful smile in all of your pictures. Just ONE of the things that I love about you. I plan to be more active in the blog world. we shall see!
HUGS!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Betsy, Happy New Year to you both. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery there in the 'Glade. I hope your weather does not get too cold. We are bone dry in spite of a quick little drip or two last night. Our lake is drying up fast. Hope it really rains in a few days. Have a fantastic Thursday tomorrow!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

You always have fun and look so happy! And the Biltmore is such a beautiful place to spend the holidays. Happy New year sweet lady! Hugs, Diane

Lady Fi said...

What a sweet shot!

Linda P said...

A lovely photo of you and George. It's nice to have an official photo taken during a memorable special time although our own family snaps are precious too. Every blessing to you, George and your family this new year 2017.

Jacqueline said...


What a fantastic picture of both of you! Happy New Year!