“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.”
Micah 5:2
The dawning of a fresh day. It’s always more interesting with clouds and no two sunrises are ever exactly the same!
We spent time this past week at home and around the area just noticing the natural colors we typically associate with Christmas, particularly the reds and greens!
The “dueling” trees have taken on a winter appearance as the season is less than 2 weeks away!
Wishing everyone a Berry Christmas!
Emma is making the most of a beautiful and mild December day having fun in the park!
The sweet nativity ornament is new and was a special gift that came from Thailand.
Just outside a front window, this beauty gives a colorful winter show every year. We are told it is a type of cotoneaster but we’ve never been sure! Maybe there is an expert out there who can confirm?
We think of grass as being a warm season plant but it still has something interesting to offer!
We have a few wreaths hanging in various places.
You never know what is hiding under the leaves protected from the cold and frost! Looks like wild ginger, sometimes called little brown jug?
This wreath has found a home out on the workshop door.
Christmas bark??
An evening last week offered one of the prettiest sunsets we’ve seen. Of course all of God’s handiwork is beautiful!
”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Beautiful photos! 🙂
Thanks so much!
I see God in all of this beauty. Little Emma is growing so quickly. Beautiful photos. Have a blessed Sunday.
Thank you and Happy Sunday, Dianne!
Lovely photos! I haven’t read Micah in quite a while. Gods promises are true!
I was wondering what area you live in?
Happy Sunday ☀️
Good morning and thank you Lorrie. We live in NE Alabama in the Appalachian Foothills.
Beautiful Photos!
Thank you and Happy Sunday!
Happy Sunday Pam, the red tree is beautiful! Mother Nature is a master decorator!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna and Happy Sunday!
Good morning, dear Pam. I will gaze again and again at your beautiful photos today. Oh, the sunrise and sunset are glorious. God truly is the most magnificent artist. Dear little Emma is growing by leaps and bounds, she appears to be most curious. Many blessings to you and your lovely family. I know having them close to enjoy at this most wonderful season is a treasure for you and Butch.
Thank you Sandra. Wishing you and Michael a “joy”-filled day!
Oh there is such beauty at dawn’s first light. May His light carry us through this Advent Sabbath day. Thank you, dear Pam for leading the way!
Bless you …
Bless you dear Linda!
Beautiful photos Pam ❣️ Sunrises, sunsets, & moon photos are favorites as my Mom always commented on how God is so good when admiring those. The berry shrub is loaded down with a food source for the birds this winter. Nature shots remind us of all the beauty God provides with dual purposes (food/shelter )for wild animals.
Emma is a beautiful little doll. My how’s she grown! After seeing the pine boughs last week I made a couple of small pine wreaths for our front porch banisters. It took a little longer but was an enjoyable project. Merry Christmas sweet friend! Clara 🎄♥️
Thanks so much Clara. I know your wreaths are beautiful! Wishing you a most joyous day my friend!
Beautiful post, my friend! The sunrises and sunsets this time of year are just stunning! Miss Emma is growing so fast….such a pretty little girl! I know you enjoy your time with your sweet grandbabies! Happy Sunday, dear friend!!!
Thank you so much Shannon, have a wonderful day!
That Christmas bark is spectacular.. wonder if it is that color year round or a Christmas gift from the Creator. Little Emma is such a bundle of joy. I would imagine it was an act of heroics
detaching her from that playground. Well, the Williamsburg wreath and apple fan are up at our front door and the lights throughout are timer-synchronized and working. Cannot wait to view your grand production, Pam and Butch. Thank you for this Sabbath feast of photos.
Mary, it is a coral bark Japanese maple, the bark turns more coral in the winter. Thank you dear Mary. I know your Williamsburg fan and wreath are gorgeous. We have our fan up, and I have completed a pared down version of decor! I am liking it!
P.S. Indeed, I do believe that is a cotoneaster….
Butch thought so, thanks Mary!
Dear friend, you delight us with wonderful winter images. Winter also has its charm …
You always have to see with interest the beauty that Nature brings us in each season because it is the work of the Creator that is always present, and you who have the opportunity to be surrounded by this beauty that is not so appreciated in the city. , you are generous and you show it to us. Thanks friends …
Emma thrives day by day, she is already very old and beautiful.
A big hug
Dolores
Querido amigo, gracias! Estoy de acuerdo en que el invierno tiene una belleza propia, ¡parece que los árboles desnudos adquieren una belleza arquitectónica! Tuvimos un hermoso sábado que Butch y yo pudimos tomar una taza de chocolate caliente en el jardín al final de la tarde. Tengo la casa decorada para la temporada y. ¡Ahora debo comenzar mis vacaciones horneando! ¡Envío de amor y abrazos a través del océano, amigo mío! con amor Pam
God’s creation is beautiful and you capture it so well!! I always look forward to your posts. The beauty of the photos and the perfect words of scripture center me and I become so very thankful and grateful for all God has given to each of us. Hope you have a wonderful CHristmas with your family and especially those 2 darling girls!
Thanks Jeannie, we always want to honor God through our blog posts. Wishing you and you family a most joyous Christmas season!
Your Sunday posts are very uplifting. Thank you for your faithfulness.
Have an especially nice week.
Thank you Bonnie, and you too!
Beautiful pictures! Emma is so cute!!! Blessings!
Thank you Maristella!
I love the scripture and the “theme” of this week’s photos. You find beauty and color everywhere. Little Miss Emma is growing so fast! Hope you and Butch have a blessed week.
Thank you dear Roxanne. Wishing you a most joyous week!
All of God’s handiwork surely is beautiful! And your camera captures so much of it so well! So thankful for you and your beautiful blog, sweet friend!
Thank you dear friend. You are a blessing!
I always enjoy sharing what catches your eye. There is beauty everywhere if one just pays attention.
Beautiful photos which, as always, make a Sunday (or, in this case, a Monday) all the more lovely!
Oh Pam I have arrived late.
Such glorious pictures of God’s winter season approaching you. The tree with the red bark is amazing!
Emma is getting so big and is such a darling little one.
Happy Monday evening to you my friend!
Hello Nancy, did all of your guests leave? I know you enjoyed them. I always appreciate and enjoy your visits. I look forward to Tuesday’s Tidbits!
Yes, all gone. We still have our son hanging out with us still. And that fabulous! See you over at my place. 😊
God made a beautiful world for us to enjoy, didn’t He!
Yes, He did and it is all amazing and beautiful! Thank you Donna!