Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

...So be good for goodness sake! I still can't believe that 2013 is just five days away. Is it just me, or is December flying by?
Right now I'm looking forward to: spending time with friends and family, walking in a Winter Wonderland and baking shortbread cookies.
I hope the New Year brings with it lots of promise, peace, joy and happiness to everyone!

What are your plans for New Year's Eve? Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year! xx

72 comments:

chica said...

Que seja um lindo 2013 pra ti e teus e todos nós!

Vamos esperando o melhor! beijos,chica

Liz Mays said...

I hope your new year is unbelievably happy!

MadSnapper said...

i love that first photo... no new years plans, but that is not new, never have had any

Angel Corrochano said...

Sensacional, que buen trabajo Betty. ¿La primera es un reflejo?
Un abrazo y te deseo un feliz 2013

Sylvia K said...

Love your photos as always, Betty, and I do agree -- where has December gone so quickly????? Hope you've had a wonderful holiday and wishing you a very Happy New Year, filled with all the good things!!

Sylvia

TexWisGirl said...

i liked this set of photos! each unique but wonderful!

happy new year to you, dear betty! eat a cookie for me!

Mari-Pi-R said...

Deseo que el 2013 sea un año lleno de paz y prosperidad y que la economía vaya mejor ya que los cortes son enormes en muchos países.
Feliz Año Nuevo.
Un abrazo

Hilary said...

Most years, including this one, we have a neighbourhood potluck party at one of the neighbour's homes. It removes the worry about having to drive anywhere afterward, as everyone lives within a one minute stroll from one another.

I hope your own evening will be lovely and that the upcoming New Year brings you at least as much joy and happiness as you give to us with your beautiful photos, dear Betty.

Hugs to you.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and Happy Year 2013, in the company of your loved ones and friends!
A hug.

Felicity Grace Terry said...

Oh my goodness, how beautiful is that last photograph, it really is totally stunning.

Wishing you and yours all the best for the coming year. x

Unknown said...

Happy New Year Betty.
Great photographs again.
Costas

Crafty Green Poet said...

December is indeed flying by!

Best wishes for 2013

Craver Vii said...

Ooh, I like how the snow came out, and the Spaghettihouse scene looks like a miniature. May peace, joy and happiness return to your house as well.

Ms. A said...

It's not just December that's flying by, time is flying at a high rate of speed! I'm feeling the effects of the G-force!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Yes it is hard to believe that Christmas came and left so quickly.... Happy New Year to you... I'd love to be walking in a Winter Wonderland.... Have fun and enjoy those cookies... Yum.
Hugs,
Betsy

It's me said...

Enjoy the weekend darling.....and happy new year !!!...love Ria...xxx...

Bob Bushell said...

I love the Spaghetti House, but, isn't it too cold to eat out?

eileeninmd said...

Hi Betty, Your photos are wonderful. I would like the Spaghetti House, yummy! And the cookies sound great too. We will be staying home and having dinner and watching the ball drop on TV. I wish you all the best in 2013, Happy New Years!

Bitch said...

Happy New Year, my dear Betty and make your ideas come true!!

So very beautiful images!!!

Hugs and a great deal of love!!!
Monika

Cloudia said...

so lovely! What fun to walk with you



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ΑΘΗΝΑ said...

In New Year's Eve I will be with my parents in my hometown.I wish the new year to have more happy moments than the one that goes away!

Riot Kitty said...

Gorgeous pics as always. I particularly like the reflection in the first one.

ANRAFERA said...

Excelentes fotografías Betty, me encanta la tercera.
Te deseo un FELIZ AÑO 2.013. Espero te vaya todo bien.
Un abrazo.
Ramón

Anonymous said...

Wonderful impressions.

Would love to improve as a father, husband and if possible as a photographer as well.

Wishing you a good weekend.

Ashley said...

Happy New Year!

Ashley:-)

Diane AZ said...

Lovely photos, I adore the snow in the the last one. Have fun celebrating, Happy New Year!

Chatty Crone said...

Happy New Year - we will be staying home and watching the ball drop!

David Macaulay said...

It may not be at all but that top photo looks like the street in Plymouth where my old office used to be - happy New Year Betty

Lisa Gordon said...

For me, the whole year actually flew by! Hoping for a slower 2013.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I wish you a very Happy New Year!

dianne said...

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2013 dear Betty...have a great New Year's celebration.
Yes, December has gone quickly, the whole year has just flown by for me.
I have just discovered your 'Focus' blog, your photos are amazing!!
Hugs
xoxoxo ♡

Nevine Sultan said...

My warmest wishes to you, Dear Betty, for a delightful 2013 filled with sparkle and joy!!! May you always be happy!

Big hugs,
Nevine

wenn said...

love your shots!

DIMI said...

Πανέμορφες φωτογραφίες Μπέττη!Καλή χρονιά σου εύχομαι και ό,τι καλύτερο στην οικογένειά σου!!!!Φιλιά από πατρίδα!!

:.tossan® said...

Great photo work. Magnificent 2013.
A hug Happy Holidays!

This is Belgium said...

stunning photos !!

imac said...

Fab-u-las shots.
Happy New Year.

Our Neck of the Woods said...

December has flown by! 2013 is just around the corner now. Happy new year!

sky-blu-pink said...

We are away in Wales celebrating our wedding anniversary, but will be back home for a cosy night in to wish in 2013. May it bring you health and happiness, Betty.

Crissi said...

Happy New Year!
Crissi

Leovi said...

Yes, I love the photo of the trees, great, nice composition. Happy 2013. A hug.

Giga said...

Ostatnie zdjęcie jest prawdziwie noworoczne. Taką zimą chciałbym przywitać 2013 rok. Życzę spełnienia wszystkich marzeń w nadchodzącym nowym roku !
Last photo is a truly New Year. I would like to welcome the winter 2013. I wish that all the dreams in the coming new year!

Lynn said...

I always stay at home on New Year's Eve. I was thinking I should pop open that bottle of Prosecco and invite a few neighbors over. :)

Icy BC said...

Gorgeous photos, and the last one is just so dreamy looking even though I am not fond of snow..

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Betty!

Icy BC said...

Gorgeous photos, and the last one is just so dreamy looking even though I am not fond of snow..

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Betty!

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

That last picture looks so magical, like a painting.

Have a wonderful, safe, peaceful and joyous New Year, dear Betty.

xoRobyn

Randy said...

Nice shots! Happy New Year!

Jesús Castellano said...

Bellas imágenes, Betty, te deseo que el Nuevo Año 2013 te colme de felicidad y salud.

Saludos.

Anonymous said...

¡¡¡Feliz Año 2013, en compañía de todos tus seres queridos y amigos!!!
Un abrazo.

AMANDINE DUREZ said...

I LOVE YOUR PHOTO
HAPPY NEW YEAR
THANK U FOR COMING BY ME

magda said...

Αγαπημένη μου Μπέττυ
Τι όμορφη που είσαι στο προφίλ σου και τι υπέροχες γιορταστικές φωτογραφίες!!!
Σ΄ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για τις ευχές σου!
Ο Άγιος Βασίλης μας χάρισε τον περασμένο Νοέμβριο, μία εγγονούλα, την μικρή Μάγδα!
Περάσαμε πολύ ευτυχισμένα Χριστούγεννα με την γλυκιά της παρουσία!
Εύχομαι σε σένα και στην οικογένεια σου υγεία, χαρά, ευτυχία και ευλογία!
Πολλά φιλάκια

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Unknown said...

...ciao Betty, ti auguro un felice 2013 con tutta la tua famiglia, e con i biscotti caldi...P.S. le tue foto sono sempre dei capolavori d'arte...un abbraccio...

Darlene said...

Your photos are always a treat to the eyes! Wishing you a Happy New Year!

T. Powell Coltrin said...

Dear Friend, Your photos are beautiful. May 2013 be your best year yet filled with love, blessings and opportunity.

T

Anonymous said...

We will open the book, its pages are blank, write words about ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
freedom we give up our dreams and we dress in radiant reality.
Hugs and kisses.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Happy New YEar!!

Betty Manousos said...

thank you so much my dear friends for your lovely comments and beautiful new year's wishes!

my wish for you...may the new year be the best ever!

a kiss for all of you! xo

Catherine said...

Wishing you Peace Health and Joy for 2013! Love your New Years Day photo! :)
xo Catherine

Rui Pires - Olhar d'Ouro said...

Hi Betty,
Happy New year to you.
All the best to you in year 2013

Fernando Santos (Chana) said...

Olá Betty;
Belas fotografias...Espectacular....
Votos de Feliz Ano Novo com muita luz de Esperança por um mundo melhor....
Cumprimentos

Trac~ said...

Happy New Year my BBFF!! Love the pictures! Hope you had a happy new year! Miss you and hope to get back to blogging again soon. I've kind of been in a hiatus and its take a back burner to life lately. Big hugs! Xoxoxo

Cloudia said...

Aloha & Happy New Year wishes
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Reena said...

Wishing you a wonderful and healthy New Year!

Rick said...

I trust your Christmas was wonderful. Wishing you all the best in the New Year !

BlueShell said...

Thank you dear for your friendship, for your precious support along this last year. Love you.
God Bless you.
BS

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shots! Hope you have a wonderful year ahead.

A Cuban In London said...

Happy New Year to you and yours! :-)

Greetings from London.

Claudya Martinez said...

I love the second photo it looks like a miniature. Happy New Year! I actually stayed up until midnight, which is very rare.

Shalet Jimmy said...

Hallo....It's been long since we talked. When I dont leaf through your blog,you are the only one I terribly miss. Whenever I stalk your blog, there is always the tag ' comments off'. This time I decided to go through your old post and pass on this message.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Unknown said...

σου εύχομαι μία όμορφη χρονιά γεμάτη αγάπη και υγεία γλυκιά Μπέτυ-)))
πολλά φιλιά

Fer said...

Navideña y muy bonita entrada, un gran trabajo, saludos...

Georgia said...

Love and kisses!