“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
We hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas. Ours was most memorable just spending time with our precious family. For the last Sunday of 2018, we have chosen a few of our favorite photos from over 550 that we have shared this year in our Simple + Southern Sunday series. Each Sunday we share photos of what caught our eye during the week. That might be a little country church, scenery around our pretty city, food that we have enjoyed, the seasons in our garden, amazing sunsets, and most importantly, our sweet granddaughter.
Pull up a chair and enjoy reminiscing with us as we stroll through 2018!
We always love to photograph churches as we travel about. This one is in Highlands, NC.
Our beautiful and much photographed Noccalula Falls!
Springtime in the south is breathtaking!
Our young gardener examining the new growth.
You’d never guess that she likes to dress as some of her favorite characters.
It seems like Autumn passed in a flash and now we are already facing a new year!
Early Spring in our downtown historic district.
One of life’s true pleasures… good food!
The cold wet days of late December often find us longing for these days but we are trying hard to not wish our life away!
Most cotton has now been harvested but we did observe a few fields last week yet to be picked!
We were blessed to catch the Aspens at their peak this fall!
The closing of the day and the closing of another year!
We pray that all of you experience the blessings of a new year. May God make His face to shine on you….!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
” Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8
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runn1n90nempty says
I commented when you put this up before. Happy new year. Cath
Pam @ Everyday Living says
I saw it, thank you Cath!
S C Williams says
I love the pictures. I can’t pick a favorite because they are all so wonderful. Wishing you & your family a Happy, Healthy New Year. Just think in 2019 we’ll enjoy seeing another sweet baby in the pics! Blessings to you and your family! Clara
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much sweet Clara. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2019!
Kari says
Beautiful pictures Pam and thank you for sharing God’s beauty. Ella Mae is another beauty! Her expressions are priceless! Happy New Year my sweet friend. Hugs Always
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Happy New Year, Kari!
Cheryl says
Oh, the beauty you capture with your lens! It is just breathtaking to look at your amazing pictures! God has blessed you with amazing gifts, my friend. May He continue to pour out HIs most precious blessings upon you through the new year!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Cheryl, thank you for your encouragement and friendship! Blessings always!
Sandra at Maison De Jardin says
Pam, I commented earlier this morning. I received your post yesterday in my email – and when I clicked to open it it said – “his is in error, page not found.” So I went directly to your blog this morning and found it. I received a new email today at 2:15 p.m. I had an issue with Word Press a few weeks ago – very frustrating.
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Sandra. I saw your comment. WP was not at fault, it was me, yikes! Too much sugar (lol)!
Roxanne says
Could not possibly pick a favorite picture, each is more beautiful than the next. Happy New Year, Pam and Butch!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Happy New Year Roxanne and thank you fo following our journey!
Nellie says
Lovely pictures as always…..your lil darling is so adorable and know you must get a big kick out of her too, we
sure do with ours, they are such JOY gifts.
Hope 2019 will be a year full of blessings for you and yours,
Happy New Year!!
Nellie
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Nellie, grands are JOY gifts for sure. Happy New Year!
the Painted Apron says
Your Sunday photos are always so stunning, Pam, they kick off the new week with such beauty and grace! It’s always such a joy to see Ella Mae… and your beautiful water falls, I bet they are really amazing right now with all the rain we’ve had! Happy New Year to you and Butch!
Jenna
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Jenna, will the rain ever stop?
the Painted Apron says
no, I don’t!!!
Nancy says
Beautiful pictures my friend. I never can pick any favorites… each and every one is fabulous!
2018 was wonderful and 2019 is going to be even better! Especially for you as Emma Mae will have a new little brother or sister!
Sending lots of love and a Happy New Year!
~Nancy
PS WordPress cut my pictures in half in Reader view. It’s okay on my actual post. I have learned I will only read posts at their actual sites!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Oh my WP! Thank you Nancy and blessings in 2019!
Tea With Jennifer says
One word comes to mind “Awesome”!
Praying you have many blessings in the the New Year Pam, 😀
Jennifer
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Blessings in 2019, Jennifer!
Tea With Jennifer says
Thank you Pam 😀
inspiredbyjoydianne says
Beautiful Pam. Happy New Year friend.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Dianne and Happy New Year!
Ryoma Sakamoto.Japan says
Hello! !
Today 31st is New Year’s Eve in Japan.
New Year’s Eve is called “Oomisoka” in Japanese.
We eat soba noodles called “toshikoshi soba” (year-crossing soba) to wish for a long lasting life. On New Year’s Eve, soba noodle shops are crowded with many people from morning till night.
Also, a major house cleaning is done by the whole family. This major house cleaning is thought as a ritual to give a pleasant welcome to God on New Year’s Day.
At night time, many people get together at countdown events.Others stay at home and watch television programs. The most well known one is the “Kouhaku Utagassen”, an annual singing contest.
At Buddhist temples, huge bells are hit 108 times during midnight to get rid of all evil desires.
Ryoma.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you for sharing your culture and customs Ryoma. It is all so interesting. Happy New Year!
Nancy Brantley says
Blessings for the New Year! Loved the pictures, especially Ella Mae!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Happy New Year and thank you Nancy!
Wise Hearted says
Beautiful photo, would love to visit your town.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Betty, Happy New Year!
Maristella says
Magnificent pictures! The princess is a blessing…Happy New Year!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Yes she is, thanks Maristella!
Rita C. says
I love visiting you and your blog subjects, Pam & Butch. Happy New Year, and blessings on your sweet family!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much Rita!
marmeladegypsy says
I love seeing your favorites — especially your sweet Ella Mae! Happiest of new years, Pam and Butch, and here’s to a great 2019!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Dearest Jeanie!
rawsonjl says
Such beautiful photographs of the year!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Anonymous says
… And the end of 2018 arrived. Now we have a whole year to celebrate and wish for the things we most desire. I wish you the best of the best.
You end the year with very beautiful images: beautiful churches in their simplicity that I love, Nature is always a reason to thank God for that beauty and Mae is always a gift to see how beautiful she is.
From the beautiful city of Granada. Affectionately
Dolores
Pam @ Everyday Living says
¡Gracias por leer y comentar siempre! Estás en Granada, FELIZ AÑO NUEVO mi amigo!
Anonymous says
I do not know why my comment seems anonymous.
Dolores
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Dolores, yo tampoco lo sé, pero habías firmado la parte inferior, ¡así que lo sabía! Espero que tu Navidad haya sido maravillosa con tu familia! Feliz año nuevo querido amigo! ¡Bendiciones para una buena salud y felicidad! ¡Amor y abrazos!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
I enjoyed reminiscing with you through your lovely photos of this past year. Wishing you and your family all the best in the coming New Year.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Karen, Happy New Year!
Linda says
Happy New year Pam. Your photos are gorgeous. It so great looking back at so many lovely photos. Wishing you many blessings for a happy healthy New year.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you dear Linda!
shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
Happy New Year!!!….I wish you and your family a most joyous, happy, healthy and successful New Year!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Shirley!❤️
handmade by amalia says
Great to look back on 2018 and see all your memories, the one of the tree with white blooms is stunning. Happy 2019!
Amalia
xo
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you and wishing you a beautiful 2019!
Chloe Crabtree says
What lovely photos to wind up the year! I could not pick just one that would be my favorite, I appreciate you sharing them! I saw some cotton still in the fields on my drive from Birmingham back to Orlando just the weekend before Christmas, myself!
Cindy says
An absolutely stunning year! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!!!
Many blessings for 2019!!!
Cindy
petitehaus says
Wishing you a Happy New Year! Your photography is soooo beautiful! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things! I’ll be featuring you this week! Angelina @ Petite Haus
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Happy New Year, Angelina! I will be looking forward to the feature.
Liberty says
So pretty— I hope that I will soon learn to take such beautiful pictures now that I own a proper camera! Thank you for sharing at Best of the Weekend– I’ll be featuring you on Friday! https://www.b4andafters.com/category/best-of-the-weekend-link-parties/
Pam @ Everyday Living says
How exciting, and thank you!