“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
Matthew 5:7
Happy Thursday sweet friends! I hope you all are having a wonderful week. It has been a while since I shared a this and that post. I never plan these posts, they come about from my random photos and truly just our everyday living. The months of January and February were relatively quiet.
Our sleeping garden looks bare! My Renaissance Man (aka Butch) cut it all back in late winter!
Hopefully it will look lush and vibrant once again this spring and summer!
The Adagio grasses received a major haircut, but they are already showing signs of life!
They grow quickly each spring and by summer bloom with their feathery plumes!
We discovered this unusual container at the historic home place near our house. Past owners loved flowers and this was likely used to plant annuals. In memory, we plan to use it in like manner.
We want to work in this area where we added a picnic table last year. Butch plans to extend the split rail fence and we hope to add some plantings. But, as for now, we don’t have definite plans.
I am beyond grateful to have my sweet Daddy, who at 88 years old has a sharp mind and is in reasonably good health. He loves his great grands and they love him. He misses Gideon who will soon be two years old. Gideon and his parents live in Asia. We enjoyed celebrating New Years at my brother and sister-in-love’s home!
Butch and Seth share a love for hunting, the outdoors, music, and so much more. Their tradition is to take a picture together on the last day of hunting each year!
A couple of years ago a group of girls that I graduated from high school with reconnected through Facebook. We have so enjoyed our time together. This was our most recent lunch at a local restaurant!
I never like pictures of myself! I finally got up the courage to get my hair cut. Every time I do, I end up not liking it. Only time will tell if I like the new style!
My Renaissance Man can do almost everything…except tablescaping !
Have you ever ever heard of a Sprinkle? Our sweet ladies at our church give Showers for first babies and Sprinkles for all the other babies. It is so helpful as parents are sprinkled with diapers and wipes…those very necessary items. You can see the oh so sweet baby shower that was given for Ella Mae. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Emma Kennedy who is due on March 27th!
Ella Mae is so excited to be a “big sister”, she talks about “baby sister” all the time!
It was so nice on Monday and Tuesday of this week that we were able to play outside. Princess Ella Mae (as she likes to be called) is my favorite subject to photograph, in case you haven’t noticed.
Thank you for your lovely visits and comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, Katherines Corner, Petit Haus, Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Love Of Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Rustic & Refined, The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, Celebrate & Decorate, Me and My Captain, Shabby Fufu, Designthusiasm, Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Dear friend, see? Today will be the first to comment … what is an achievement on my part … hahahaha
Before starting my homework I read your post and I loved:
– The beautiful picture of your father with his beautiful grandchildren smiling, loving … what a beautiful picture! …
– Family photos: Butch and Seth, almost like brothers !!! I like the picture
– You and your friends, dear picture that always fills us with memories.
– Ella Mae … of course …
– And you. I will tell you in secret, now that nobody is listening to me, that in this picture you are very good, excellent hair and excellent is your skin.
I had a good time with you and now I’m going to Madrid today as in the house of my daughter Almudena.
PD: Did I never tell you where the name of ALMUDENA comes from? It’s very interesting, I’ll write it.
Dolores
Mis queridos Dolores, tus comentarios son muy amables y dulces! ¡Espero que tengas un maravilloso día visitando a tu hija! Por favor, comparta de dónde viene su nombre Almudena. Sé que es una historia interesante. Bendiciones y abrazos.
I love your new hair cut. It’s very young looking. I so love this post with the random pictures you took. Princess Ella Mae is so precious and I enjoy seeing all the pictures you take of her. I totally understand and don’t want you to stop sharing them with us. A new baby due this month will most likely be her favorite “doll” baby. Can’t wait to see those pictures.
Thank you dear Alice, have a wonderful day!
Happy Thursday Pam and always love your “this and thats” …. I love your new “doo” … I do the same thing, I think I want my hair shorter … do it and then regret it … however, yours looks adorable!…love the family happenings and I am sure Ella Mae is anxious to see her new baby sister soon!
Thank you Shirley, have a wonderful Thursday!
Pam, I love your new haircut! It looks very becoming on you. Ella Mae is growing so much and is such a doll. I know that she must be so excited for her baby sister to arrive. I love seeing all of your family happenings. Enjoy your day, sweet friend!!!
Thanks so much Shannon. Have a wonderful weekend sweet friend!
Pam, such a dear post. I enjoyed every photo and word. I love your new haircut, it is lovely. You all must be so excited waiting for Emma to arrive. Love her name, was anxious to hear. Princess Ella Mae is certainly a princess. She is really growing and looks as though she will be tall. Her baby sister will be a precious doll to her.
Also, enjoyed(as always) the photos of your garden area. That stone planter is pretty, I can picture it full of blooms. And the area where you have your picnic table is lovely. Many happy times will be shared there.
Hope you are seeing better weather. Have a wonderful day, dear friend.❤
Thank you dear Sandra. We are so excited to meet Emma Kennedy and can’t wait to see how Ella Mae reacts to her. I am thinking on what should go in the planter. Happy Thursday!
What a fun post today! Pam, I love your new haircut and your complexion is beautiful! All the family photos are so sweet, and I love seeing them. Think Ella Mae will put down the mermaid to hold her new baby sister? I love the Sprinkle idea and will be sharing it with my church. How much did that planter weigh and how on earth did Butch move it?!! Can’t wait to see what you plant in it!
Thank you Roxanne. The planter is very heavy and Butch did move it. I am thinking on what should go in it. We love the Sprinkle, it is so easy but helpful for parents. Have a wonderful day❤️
Good morning Pam, I love your spring hairdo! This is my first “this & that” & I enjoyed each photo so much. Princess EM is so cute & her eyelashes are so thick & pretty in the photo where she’s looking down & the profile one makes you want to “give a penny for her thoughts”. The cute little hearts dress with the pink boots is adorable! Love the historical unique planter. It’s wonderful you’re going to honor the tradition with flowers in it & we are certain they will be beautiful just like your gorgeous landscaping. What a blessing to have a healthy Daddy @ 88! The father/son pic tradition is a great idea & memory. The “sprinkle” is such a clever name! Emma Kennedy is such a beautiful name (Emma was my grandma’s name & I have always loved it). Wishing you a great day! Clara ❤️?
Thank you dearest Clara. We are definitely excited and anticipating the arrival of Emma Kennedy. Have a most wonderful Thursday❤️
Wonderful photos of everyone Pam! Ella Mae is going to be a wonderful big sister, exciting times! Your garden will be blooming and abundant in no time, I can’t believe the changes I see in things blooming every day!
Jenna
Thanks Jenna. Have a wonderful Thursday!
I love these kinds of posts and need to do more like these myself. It’s so nice to see what people have been up to. Your photography is always such a treat, and I love being greeted with a scripture verse. Thanks so much for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things.
Thank you so much Pam, my pleasure!
Pam I love your haircut, very becoming!! Ella Mae is so precious, as are all those great-grands / cousins / great nieces, nephews with your dad. You are so blessed to still have him, and for him to be sharp. I’ve always enjoyed the garden in winter, tidy and neat. Hard to believe how much your grasses have already grown. Your work is definitely cut out for you / Butch, especially given your new acreage and plans for garden expansion. I am wondering if you plan to take care of both grands.
Thank you Rita. We have plans, but who knows, they may not happen. Butch has been cleaning up around the old barn, so much to do. I don’t think I can keep two, only if Butch retires and helps me?Ella Mae is getting easier as she gets older. My DIL may take a year off from teaching.
Well I adore your haircut. Awe, your daddy looks so sweet with all those kiddos. I know you all are getting excited about the arrival of the new baby. Fun and exciting times for sure. Ella Mae is growing up so much. Have a good weekend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks so much Cindy! Have a great weekend!
I absolutely love your new haircut and your skin is flawless. You look just beautiful. Loved every single family photo….your precious Dad with the grandchildren, father and son, you and your friends and of course, Princess Ella Mae. Ella and Emma ….like it very much. Can’t wait to see what you do in rock planter…endless possibilities. You and Butch really have some new projects….makes the world go around! I love the kind of projects you are involved in. We all love the haircut!!
Thank you so much sweet friend! It appears that we will have a busy spring. Happy weekend to you and Bob!
Great post Pam!
I love your haircut it has inspired me to go & do mine, I have been procrastinating on the subject for months lol! 😉
Blessings dear friend,
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer! Blessings to you dear friend!
I like your haircut! Ella is turning into a real beauty. I thought those boys were your grandkids, are they your sister’s? Don’t have to answer.
Bare garden… mine is still scorched from our hottest recorded Summer EVAH!!!! I will cut it back when no more fear of hot days. Presently the burnt stuff is protecting the plants. Miss my flowers tho!
Hi Cath, thank you! The boys are my brother’s grandchildren. He has one more who lives in Asia! We only have one grandchild and that is Ella Mae until her baby sister arrives. Two of my brother’s grandsons were adopted from Africa. My niece and her hubby are missionaries and they have only one son who is almost two. My Dad has a total of 3 grandchildren, my brother and his wife have a son and a daughter. Butch and I have one son. So we are a small family.
Enjoyed your “this and that”! I had an Aunt named Ella Mae and a grandmother named Emma…have always loved the names! I enjoy your blog posts very much! Enjoy the approaching weekend! Beautiful this week in NC!!
Thank you Linda. Enjoy your weekend!
Isn’t it amazing to think how your bland neutral yard can become filled with color and beauty as I know it will in just a few short weeks! I enjoyed looking at the contrasting photos. God bless all of the family on the upcoming arrival! March 22nd is a good day….that will be my 39th wedding anniversary! God bless, Chloe
Thanks so much Chloe! Happy Weekend!
Princess Ella Mae… the perfect name for a perfect little one!
Love your new haircut! Beautiful my Friend !
Thank you Nancy. Happy Friday!
Those are fabulous photos of both of you and I love your hair. Cute as all get out! And never fear — your Ren-guy will have that garden looking prime time in no time. I do love the photo of your dad with the great grands. How lucky to be surrounded. I don’t think Rick and I will live long enough to have a photo like that. Or at least to be aware if it is taken!
Thank you Jeanie. My Dad is a blessing to all who know him.
Adorable pictures,Pam! My father is 83 and he is suffering memory loss..So sad and difficult…But it is OK, God is good…I love your new hair too!Hugs!
I am so sorry about your father dear Maristella. That is so sad, hugs sweet friend. ❤️
Oh, Congratulations on your upcoming new grandbaby!! I got tickled because her name will be Emma, and it seems that I always think Ella Mae’s name is Emma! So, now there really will be an Emma!! So sweet. I know you must be super excited for her to get here. It won’t be long now! God bless you and your precious family, my friend. OH, and your haircut is just adorable. You are beautiful inside and out and the love of Jesus shines so sweetly through you!
Cheryl, you are the sweetest. We are so excited as we await Emma’s arrival! Have a joy-filled week my friend!
Happy Weekend Pam! I popped over and read your post on my phone earlier in the week but didn’t have time to leave a comment. I love your haircut! ♥ Ella Mae is so adorable in her rain boots and what fun to anticipate a new baby sister and grand arriving soon! Thank goodness the garden sleeps…as much as I look forward to spring and gardening season, I need the time off! 🙂 Look forward to seeing you Monday!
Thanks so much Mary! A sleeping garden is not a bad thing!
I like your ‘this and that’ posts, Pam. It is the details that make a life.
Amalia
xo
Thank you Amalia!
I adore your pics sweet friend. Your garden is awakening and announcing Spring and sweet sweet Ella Mae is going to make a great big sister, I just know it by her pretty nature. Thanks for linking up to our Celebrate Your Story…and I like your hair cut. God’s beauty shines through you. Hugs and Blessings Always.
It is a pleasure to share and thank you Kari!