“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8
Hello lovely readers! Most Thursdays I share decorating, gardening, travel, or pretties from my Pinterest Boards. Today will be a little different. Please join me as I share this and that, just the stuff of everyday living.
Each week, Monday thru Wednesday, this is real life! Toys strewn on the floor because “PJ” and Ella Mae have lots of playing to do!
Our girl loves to be outside. She wasn’t sure of Mr. Scarecrow…he is a bit rusty and ugly!
Occasionally she assists me with a blog post.
I celebrated my birthday on October 30th, yes, almost a Halloween baby. Seth and Allison had the family over for grilled burgers and all the trimmings. My sweet daughter-in-love made my favorite cake, Hummingbird…it was absolutely delicious!
Thankfully, there was only one candle. There are no photos but my small group at church gave me a surprise brunch. They served up the tastiest scones, muffins, pigs-in-a-blanket, fresh fruit, and breakfast casserole. They are the most precious group of ladies that I have the privilege and responsibility of leading and teaching.
My birthday celebration spanned an entire week, how fun is that! Our long time friends took us for dinner along with my sweet Dad who turned 87 in October. He is such a blessing to all who know him. His life is marked by a strong faith in God, love for family, and unwavering integrity. His mind is still sharp, he is quick witted, and a great storyteller. Daddy loves our country…he served in the Korean War and was wounded. If I had to choose one word to describe him it would be consistent…he is rock solid!
On Halloween night, Butch took me to my favorite restaurant, Highlands Bar and Grill, about an hour drive from home. Highlands has been a finalist for the James Beard “top restaurant” of the year award for the past nine years. Chef Frank Stitt is owner and executive chef. Many of our food photos that I share on Simple + Southern Sunday posts are taken from one of his four restaurants. After years of dining all over the map, his restaurants remain our favorites!
For dessert I chose a Satsuma cake with citrus curd and orange anglaise. A couple of people have asked me what is a satsuma? Satsuma, Alabama is named after the satsuma orange which was successfully cultivated and grown in Alabama in 1878, a gift from Emperor Meiji of Japan. The satsuma is one of the sweetest citrus varieties. Now you know! Almost forgot, the cake did not disappoint…it was fabulous!
A simple pleasure on an autumn afternoon is to grab a warm throw and snuggle on the sofa to peruse all of the Southern Lady Christmas magazines. Because you are all friends let me tell you a little secret. I always save the holiday issues…they are stockpiled!
The child in me still wants to get out and play in these leaves!
A windy day at our church fall festival but Ella Mae didn’t seem to notice.
Thank you sweet readers for being a part of Everyday Living. Some of my favorite posts by my blogging friends are when they allow their readers into their personal life. This is my attempt of sharing my everyday life and depending on your response, this may be a monthly feature! Your visits and comments make my day.
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JAJAJAJAJA … the first photo is very familiar …
Today is my son-in-law’s birthday and I’m going to Madrid to celebrate it. Then I comment, but I could not help laughing. Kisses
Dolores
Enjoy seeing your everyday life! Happy belated birthday, Pam!
Thank you Karen!
I loved seeing the toys strewn in the den and I never tire of seeing and hearing about your family. Sounds like a good feature to include.
Thank you Bonnie!
Belated happy birthday wishes, Pam! What a lovely collection of celebrations. Both the hummingbird and Satsuma cakes look delish and I’d give my eye teeth to taste that fabulous citrus! And those little pants/leggings — they are the cutest things!
Thanks so much, Jeanie! Your visits brighten my day!
Happy belated birthday, Pam. You are richly blessed to have so many people who love you!
Thank you Roxanne, I am grateful!
Happy Birthday,Pam!Such happiness!God bless you and your family!
Thank you Maristella…Blessings~
Happy Belated Birthday, Pam! It is more than obvious how rich and full your life is, and how loved you are!
Rita, I am extremely grateful!
Happy belated birthday Pam! You are so generous to help with Ella Mae 3 days a week, I know you love it but I also know it’s not easy! Your life is wonderfully normal, and I know you are so grateful!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. I never knew what a gift normal was until suddenly in 2007, it was not normal! Well, that is a story we must share one day!
Pam, this post felt like a friendly visit! Thanks for sharing your birthday blessings!
Thanks so much for visiting with me, Michele!
Pam, I love reading about your everyday life. Ella Mae is just precious, and I know you treasure the time you spend with her. It looks like you had a wonderful birthday week. What a blessing to have such wonderful family and friends! Happy Thursday, sweet friend!
Thanks so much, Shannon! Everyday is truly a gift.
Thank you so much Shannon! It is a blessing to keep her and to make memories!
Beautiful post, Pam. I enjoyed reading about your everyday life, and the joy your family and friends bring to your life. I especially loved seeing Ella’s toys scattered about, and the photo of the three of you at the fall festival.
Looks as though you had a most special birthday week. Wishes for a beautiful year ahead !
Sandra, I️ commented and then it appeared lost so I️ am trying again! Thank you so much for your sweet encouragement. I️ wished that we lived closer so we could chat over a cup of coffee and one of your wonderful desserts!
Oh my goodness! I so enjoyed the blog today! I love pictures of life with grand-babies (I think we share that great love)! That grand-daughter of yours, is adorable & beautiful!
I also love the casualness of looking into your everyday life & your family! It blessed my heart!
One of these days I will have to come see you & let you take me to one of Chef Stitt’s restaurants! Lewis loves his cooking! ??
I️ would love to take you to Birmingham to dine at one of Frank Stitt’s restaurants. That would be a great treat to once again see you and Lewis! Blessings my friend!
Happy birthday Pam – sounds like you had some wonderful celebrations. Love the last picture!
Thank you Joy, it was so sweet and fun!
Happy Birthday Pam. You had a fabulous week of celebrating with friends and family. I’m guessing keeping Ella Mae Monday through Wednesday is as much fun for you as it is for Ella Mae. Exhausting probably as all good work in the day tires us out so that we sleep sound. Making sweet memories for sure.
Alice, we are definitely making memories and it is tiring, but worth every tired bone!
I enjoyed your birthday pictures – I am also an October baby (who is now 680. i loved finding out that I am not the only one who saves the holiday edition of her favorite magazines. I bring them back out and read therm in bed.
Carol, I️ bring all mine out and look at them every year also,?
Wishing you a year of happiness and blessings.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
Marion
Thanks so much Marion!
Glad you had a great birthday. May you have many more and may they be filled with love,happiness and blessings. God Bless you.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
Marilyn
Thank you so much, Marilyn!
Well, I’m back home.
Your post is delicious, it’s life itself. The grandchildren, that blessing of God that rewards us throughout life. It does not matter if the room is full of toys, if the decoration of the house suffers “some” alterations, no, it does not matter because happiness is above a beautiful and perfect decoration. I am a perfectionist, I know … I do not take it as a positive thing, but when my 4 grandchildren are there, the decoration of the room turns into a large parking lot, or into big cities full of huge towers as if it were NY , and nothing happens, I do not have any nervous breakdown.Your daily life is beautiful, dear friends, your daily life is joyful, your daily life brings joy to your friends. Thanks for being as you are.
Dolores
Dulce Dolores, ¡tus comentarios me alegraron el día! La pulcritud de la casa puede esperar, ¡pero los niños no pueden! Es una alegría tener juguetes diseminados. ¡Me has dado excelentes consejos y me lo tomo en serio! Muchas bendiciones, Pam
First of all Happy Birthday Pam!!! …. late but sincere ☺️ and it is a pleasure to read about your week , joy and happines always should sourround our lives. Take care and have a great we
Gisella
Thank you so much Gisella!
I am late in responding to this wonderful post. I love that you share your life with us. The picture of the three of you together is priceless. Seeing all the toys scattered around says it is a child’s paradise. Mine is the same. Keep letting us see this part of your life also.
Thanks so much! Toys are scattered but there will be plenty of time to have everything in its place when grands are grow up! Now we just let them enjoy!
What a fun post! Happy Belated Birthday Wishes! Your granddaughter is so adorable. I drooling over that cake you had at the restaurant- it looks simply divine! I don’t get to see my grandson all that often but will for Thanksgiving- can’t wait!
Thank you so much Liz. I know you are excited to see your grandson…enjoy every moment!
Happy birthday! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home.
Thank you Sherry!
Happy Birthday to you Pam! That cake looks like one I would love. Have you shared the recipe before? I had never heard of those oranges, but that dessert looks delicious too. Love cuties fun outfit! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jann, I haven’t shared the recipe but I think I should!
I will always click on a This and That post! They are my favorite to read and to write. It is fun to look into the daily lives of blogger friends and to share our own.
Love you visits AnnMarie!