“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14
First light on a December morning!
One year ago yesterday we had some real snow on our tree branches but only rain this weekend. We hear that our neighbors a few miles northeast are getting a lot of the white stuff!
A beautiful reflection from the window of the best restaurant in America, Highlands Bar & Grill!
The old statue gets a little more notice now that winter weather has taken the blooms and foliage away for another season.
We guess Ella Mae now thinks she is a celebrity after making the front page!
We have a variety of wreaths and some aren’t even used every year. This one has been with us for several years and we still enjoy displaying it!
It is impossible to go wrong with the coconut cake from Chez Fonfon in Birmingham. Butch’s dessert choice rarely varies from this cake and it is always on the menu! It is worth spending a day shopping if this is the reward.
A neat way to use magnolia!
The Radko church is one of our favorite ornaments!
Deer are regular visitors to munch on the winter rye that is in the background here.
We are unsure where this photo came from but we love it! It shouts old fashioned Christmas and brings back a lot of memories.
I am joining 19 creative bloggers to bring you Christmas tabletop inspiration. Be sure to come back tomorrow as I will be sharing my tablescape.
” Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8
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Ella Mae is a celebrity, and a darling one at that! Enjoy your Sunday, Pam and Butch!
Thank you Katie, and Happy Sunday to you!
Beautiful photos, Pam, and especially the one of Ella Mae! We are snowed in here today, and it is beautiful!
Thank you my friend. Stay safe and warm❤️
Ella Mae is so cute! I love the primitive Christmas photo and the magnolia swag, wreath. Happy Sunday, Pam.
Thank you Rita, are you getting snow?
Miss Ella Mae made the front page! Didn’t we know she was front page worthy? So cute!
Thank you Alice, have a wonderful Sunday!
I think I can see Ella Mae’s future face in that pic. She looks like she understands something.
Sweet observation, Cath❤️
It’s one of the happiest ways to start my Sunday! I love that your little Ella Mae is a start — but I think we all knew that anyway!
Aw, so sweet Jeanie❤️
Such wonderful photos this morning, Pam. I so love Ella Mae and she is truly a star. Also love the magnolia swag – I do miss those glorious trees. And, the coconut cake – I know is a marvelous treat.
Happy day to you, dear friend.
Thank you Sandra. Stay warm❤️
Ella Mae looks so cute! I hope she feels so special having her picture in the paper and especially on the front page.
We haven’t been to the Highlands since we were there with you and Butch. I would love a piece of coconut cake! Love the magnolia swag around the door and the wreath.
Have a wonderful Sunday.
Thank you Bonnie. We had a day of shopping on Friday, and enjoyed Chez Fonfon!
Pam-I always look forward to your Sunday post. Ella Mae is so festive in the pic- what a cutie pie! Love the magnolia swag and the Radio ornament! Guess I’ll be making a coconut cake soon as my husband & I love it. You’ve given me lots of wonderful pics to enjoy & inspiration. The vintage picture brings back memories of simpler times, stories from my grandma who has been gone many, many years & the constant love of family. Blessings to you both! Enjoy your Sunday! Clara ⛪ ?
Radko ornament, auto correct has a mind of its own!
Clara, thank you so much. I always bake a coconut cake for my family. Simpler times do bring back so many precious memories. Have a wonderful week!
Beautiful Sunday post. Ella Mae is a star. She has that look in her eye that someone else mentioned….The magnolia swag is beautiful, the cake looks scrumptious, and love all the Chtistmas photos. God Bless.
Thank you Dianne. Wishing you a merry week❤️
Of course Ella Mae was on the cover!! How much fun, Santa and a boat parade! I thought of you last night Pam when I went to dinner for my birthday with my son and some friends at Highlands! It was fabulous, and our waiter was hilarious! He is a huge Bama fun and he had us in stitches, he kept saying Roll Tide, and told us how he just broke up with his girlfriend because she was an Auburn fan and he just couldn’t take her whining anymore! Half the time I think he was kidding and my son was kidding him back and they had quite the act going! We were all crying laughing! Plus he gave us beyond excellent service…we were too full to order dessert, maybe after the holidays I could meet you at Chez Fon Fon for some coconut cake, that looks divine!
Jenna
Happy birthday Jenna! I am so glad you had a fun birthday celebration at Highlands, the food is always fabulous. I would love to meet you at Chez Fonfon after the holidays. Sounds like a perfect afternoon!
There is no doubt that the protagonist of today is Ella Mae … she is beautiful.
What beautiful photos, and winter is also very beautiful. Still here it has not snowed, it is usually towards the month of February.
The truth is that this year’s calendar runs very fast. There are only 15 days left until Christmas Eve … As I told you this year, I want to be in my house so that my daughter and her children from Granada and those who live in Madrid can come and we all meet in my house. Since Antonio died, we had not celebrated it here. Life goes on…
These days I will send you some photos.
Dolores
How wonderful that Miss Ella Mae made the front page of the newspaper! I know how proud you must be! Enjoy your Sunday, sweet friend!!!
Thank you sweet friend❤️
A beautiful pictorial journey Pam! How exciting for your grandie!
Thank you for your lovely post ♥
Blessings,
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer, have a wonderful week!
You too Pam 😀
Oh Ella Mae made the Newspaper! Oh what a sweetheart!
That Coconut Cake would be a wonderful ending to any day in my book.
I so enjoy your Sunday posts. THANK YOU!
Thank you my friend. The cake was delicious❤️
Wonderful post!Ela Mae is a celebrity!I had problems with my computer during the weekend so I lost your post on Sunday.I am glad I could stop by now!Thanks for sharing,dear friends!
Thank you dear Maristella!
So many things make your Sunday posts special. BTW, your cranberry/Brie bites are the appetizer for an upcoming holiday dinner. Appetizers are not my best things so I am always glad to find something that sounds so tasty.
Thank you Linda. I think you will enjoy the tarts!
Oh, that sweet, little girl! She is just precious! You will forever cherish that photo, for sure. May the Lord bless all of you this Christmas!
Thank you my friend!