“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
HAPPY NEW YEAR dear friends. Wishing you a year full of health, happiness, and blessings! Each Sunday we share our week in photos with you, our faithful readers! Over the past 52 weeks, that is almost 600 photos. Today, we have chosen a few of our personal favorites. We hope you enjoy!
Most Sundays we begin with a photo of a church…
…some may hold a memory, or one from our travels…
…or just a small white one that catches our attention!
Sunrises are often shared like this photo of the sun coming up over the mountains highlighting the cross…
…or one over our pasture!
You are likely to see photos of flowers in our summer garden like this giant sunflower…
…colorful zinnias…
…or a hibiscus bloom with raindrops!
We love capturing the beauty of our hometown, an aerial shot of Noccalula Falls…
…a pretty home in our historic district…
..and the boardwalk on the Coosa River!
Children are normally on Sunday posts! Our only grandchild, Ella Mae, celebrated her first birthday in May…
…and she loves the outdoors…
…, but was a little unsure of the cotton field!
Another regular feature is food, mostly from our favorite restaurants. Heirloom tomatoes, grilled onions, fresh mozzarella, croutons, and basil are summertime flavors on a plate…
…an appetizer of roasted peppers filled with goat cheese, pine nuts, and sultanas…
…and a delicious entree!
We love taking photos of our twenty acres in the Appalachian Foothills. The snowball bush loaded with blooms was captured at the golden hour…
…an early spring shot in the garden…
…and the most unusual mushrooms growing under one of our very old oak trees!
Sunsets over the Coosa River…
…are often breathtaking!
Thank you for your sweet encouragement and comments each week on Simple + Southern Sunday. We are excited to see what we can capture with our camera in 2018!
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8
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Japan is New Year ‘s Eve today.
Last year was a great year for you, and I know you’ll have an even better one this year.
Ryoma.
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Just marvelous,Pam!Thanks for those unique and peaceful pictures which make our Sunday blessed and especial…Love visiting your wonderful blog.Happy New Year!Greetings.
Thank you Maristella! Happy 2018!
Thank you for sharing the photos of God’s beautiful handiwork. May He be praised! Happy New Year!
Thank you Rebecca and Happy New Year!
Beautiful year in photos, Pam. Wishing you all the best in 2018!
Thank you Rita! Wishing you a wonderful 2018!
Beautiful photos, Pam, I love your garden shots and the landscapes in your beautiful area.
Thank you Carole~
Magnificent photos, Pam. I love each and every one of them. My favorites are of Ella Mae, the churches, and the lovely yellow home. And, you have a magic touch capturing sunsets.
Your blog is beautiful and every post is a treat. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year, full of many blessings!
Thank you Sandra…blessings~
You, Butch, and your blog has been a real blessing to me this year. I love the photos you chose to start our Sunday as the new year arrives, especially those of Ella Mae. God’s richest blessings to you. Happy New Year. Dianne
Thank you Dianne! Wishing you a New Year filled with joy and health!
I remember so many of these photos Pam, the sunflower, the hibiscus and Ella Mae’s birthday cake especially! I always love seeing the river walk too~ beautiful 2017 re-cap! Happy New Year!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
Such beautiful photographs! I hope 2018 brings you both lots of joy, happiness, and many blessings. Happy New Year!!!
Thank you Shannon…wishing you a New Year filled with health and happiness sweet friend!
a very Happy New Year Pam, I always love seeing your pictures. To next year ?
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and Butch! Such beautiful photos to see again and enjoy! I always look forward to your Sunday posts.
Stay warm. I can’t image us having 20 something weather at night all week. The forecast will probably change. It’s a very damp and cold Sunday here with rain today and 26 tonight.
Yes, it is a cold start to the New Year!
Wishing you and yours a HAPPY,HEALTHY,BLESSED NEW YEAR
GOD BLESS
Marilyn and Marion
Wishing you both the same!
Always enjoy your gorgeous photos. That cake for your sweet Granddaughter was soooo pretty. Looked like she was being careful as she dug in to it. Blessings for the new year!
Thank you Lea and blessings for 2018!
My best wishes to you and I look forward to what we share in 2018.
Always love to follow your creativity!
I thought the yellow house was the most beautiful thing ever until I saw that delicious photo of onions! Happy New Year and pretty things to you this year!
Thank you Leslie Anne!
I’m looking forward to another year of Simple Southern Sunday’s and precious Ella. Happy New Year and Thanks for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.
Thank you for hosting Sandra!
This is one of my favorite series you do Pam! The photos are always delightful! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I just had my own “pinning party”! I’m sure it was hard to choose just a few favorites with so many great photos throughout the year!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you so much Cindy!
How beautiful! Happy New year. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home.
Thank you Sherry!