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...

Thursday, April 7, 2022

George's 80th Birthday Trip -March 7-15, 2022

Hello Blog Friends, How are you? George and I are doing fine and hoping for Spring to finally get here! In March we took a nine day trip to celebrate George's 80th Birthday (March 9).  We first drove to the beach (Ocean Isle) and spent two days.  We walked on the beach; Ate seafood and prime rib;  and Walked in our favorite park (Sunset Beach).

Then we drove to Florida (near Tampa) and visited George's son and daughter-in-law. We enjoyed LOTS of great food;  Relaxing in their gorgeous Gazebo; catching up with family; and enjoying the delicous Strawberry Cake!!!

Hope you enjoy the pictures!! 

Hugs, 

Betsy💝💛💚💕

Here's a little collage I put together of the Birthday Boy!

Beautiful Sunset from our motel near Jacksonville, FL
Our favorite park near Sunset Beach, where it's always fun to walk and relax! Want to join us on the swing?????
The Gazebo at Islander Inn,  Ocean Isle Beach
We both enjoy walking on the beach --even when it's foggy and windy!
I love hearing and seeing the ROAR of the waves.
On George's actual birthday (March 9),  he chose to go to Boundary House in Calabash, NC for some of the best Prime Rib  EVER!!!!!  Yum!
And of course,  we had to check out all of the Christmas trees and decorations at Callahan's of Calabash... Oh how I love that store!!!!
Then it was off to sunny, beautiful, warm FLORIDA.  This is Bob and Melissa's back yard!!!  SO gorgeous!!
Relaxing in their comfy Gazebo was awesome!
The Birthday Boy is definitely RELAXED!!!!
Next came the beautiful Strawberry Cake for the Birthday Boy.
George and his son!!!!  (See how happy George was to be with Bob and Melissa.)
Beautiful Melissa,  George and Bob
Eat up Fellow --and have another piece!!!  Making it to EIGHTY is pretty darn special!!!!!   Hope you enjoyed your special birthday. I love you, more than life itself!!!!





19 comments:

George said...

We had a beautiful trip, and you summarized it beautifully. I do think, however, that you have too many pictures of the old man.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Great pictures, Betsy! And you are both looking so well! I think my favorite is the layers of little waves you captured. Please wish George a very belated happy birthday from me!

Big Dude said...

Congrats to George and I'm hoping I turn 80 some day. That Florida stop sure looks like a fine place to spend some vacation time.

Betsy said...

Happy Birthday George! I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip to see family and wonderful sights along the way.
Blessings,
Betsy

Sandee said...

What a fun way to celebrate a birthday. That prime rib looks so good.

♪♫Happy Birthday to you,♪♫
♪♫Happy Birthday to you,♪♫
♪♫Happy Birthday Dear George,♪♫
♪♫Happy Birthday to you.♪♫

Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. ♥

Ann said...

Happy belated birthday to George. Looks like he had a wonderful celebration. That backyard gazebo looks like a little piece of paradise.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Lovely photos to remember this special time.

Linda G. said...

Loved seeing the pics again. I saw most or all on Facebook. George looks great for 80 years old.

The Furry Gnome said...

You both look so young!

William Kendall said...

That was a big prime rib.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Happy Birthday George! You sure have a happy smile on this special trip! I'm so glad you are both able to travel some. I know how you enjoy it. Love the photos. Hugs to you both, Diane

eileeninmd said...

Happy belated birthday to George. Looks like you had some fun birthday travels. Great photos. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!

Dee said...

Happy Birthday, George!! My husband and I traveled down the coast to Florida and I so enjoy seeing you both able to keep on traveling as I know how you enjoy it. Thanks too for all the beautiful pictures you post of the different areas.

Lowcarb team member said...

Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to George.
I did enjoy seeing all of these photographs.
A lovely trip and such a good time.

All the best Jan

Lynda said...

Fabulous pictures! Those are probably some of the biggest smiles I have ever seen on George's face! Thanks for sharing!

diane b said...

A lovely post to celebrate George's Birthday. He is so fit and adventurous for his age. It sure looks like he had a fabulous birthday with his family and 'beautiful bride'.

Wendy said...

What a milestone! Congrats to you sweet and lovely husband, Betsy. Coincidentally, his birthday is the same as 2 of my grandsons. Ryan was 21 and Mason 7 (both in the same family).

Love your photos and George's birthday trip looks like a dream come true. Ocean, family, and prime rib! Oh, not to mention luscious looking cake.

Big hugs. I'm hoping to get back to blogging once more. So many good people are bloggers. <3

BeachGypsy said...

i will try to post more later......but wanted to say I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK!! Missed you

Dee said...

Dear Betsy. thanks so much for sharing George's 80th birthday with us via words and pictures. He looks so happy. The word "delight" seems to define the expression in his eyes and on his lips and the smiling cheeks.

As you say, getting to 80 is "pretty darn wonderful!!!!" Hope all is well. Take care. Peace.