Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 277

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Travel

β€œNow all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭

A morning of sunshine and blue sky seems even brighter and bluer after the previous day of clouds and snow!

A pleasant surprise as earlier rain changed to snow with a little altitude as we approached Highlands NC!

This forsythia was possibly also surprised by a late February snowfall.

It was perfect timing to arrive with no travel problems, have a day of snow, and then follow that up with several days of all sunshine! 

Wintry scene near Half Mile Farm in Highlands.

This was beautiful and the colors made us feel β€œChristmasy” at least for a moment!

Neat courtyard areas were plentiful and none were crowded!

Leaves on Mountain Laurel collect a lot of snow!

These early bloomers probably don’t mind the white invader as long as it doesn’t hang around too long!

We were in Highlands at Old Edwards Inn for a few days to celebrate our 47th anniversary. Sitting together and rocking for a while did not seem altogether like a bad idea. But with 3 or more inches of snow to plop down on, we decided to move on to a place by a nice hot fire!

Step inside to a nice reminder that spring is only a month away!

Dessert is permissible when it’s your anniversary!

2-23-1973      ~     2-23-2020

”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

 

Comments

  1. I’m so glad you were able to get away to celebrate your anniversary even though you were previously feeling under the weather and, apparently, even through the traveling! πŸ˜‰

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  5. Happy Anniversary to one amazing and beautiful couple! Happy 47 years!
    Thank you for taking us with you on your Anniversary Get Away!
    And so happy you are feeling better. Happy Sunday!

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  6. I little snow to go along with BEST WISHES on your 47 years of a beautiful God given marriage. I wish you 47 more.

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  8. Happy Anniversary! I hope you enjoyed your getaway!
    We love that area too. We have a condo in Whittier, not far from Highlands. We enjoy it more in the summer.
    Today is our daughter’s birthday also.

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  13. Dear friends, I love to see you so handsome celebrating 47 years of marriage … My God! how time goes by … right? But when you’re happy during that time, it happens very fast, as if it were yesterday …
    Wonderful, original, beautiful photos … Thank you, they are the best gift you give to your friends.
    I wish you eternal happiness. A hug

    Dolores

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  14. Happy Anniversary to you both❣️ Glad you had a wonderful trip. The shots are beautiful and it’s nice to have snow for a day. It made the pictures that much prettier! The bouquet is so colorful and the dessert looks tasty. You both look so happy and relaxed. Glad you are feeling much better Pam. Congratulations to you both on 47 years! May God bless you with many more along with good health and happiness! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Clara β™₯️

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  16. Happy Anniversary! Blessings to you both! We shall be celebrating our 47th in July. We hopefully will have the same big smiles as you both have. You are truly blessed in many ways. Your photos are inspiring as well. Thank you for sharing! 🌺

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  17. Aw, Happy Anniversary!!! You are a beautiful couple – inside and out, and the love of Jesus just shines through you! Your anniversary is my dear Mom’s birthday. She would have been 92 years old today. This is always a special day of memories – for the two of you and for our family, too! May God bless you with many, many more healthy, happy years together full of the goodness of God! So thankful you are spending it in such a beautiful place!

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  18. Why you two look like newlyweds…growing in love together will do that for you…what a perfect retreat at which to celebrate…
    snow cushioned seats and all….Hoping the anniversary experience was mantled by His tender love and that the journey
    home to AL will be smooth and relaxing. Great pictures ~ what’s a little snow when you are warm and cozy?

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  19. The snow is beautiful. It is ALWAYS more beautiful THERE than HERE! But the best photo in the whole bunch is the two of you, looking lovely and loving and so very happy. I send all good wishes for your happiest anniversary!

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  20. Happy Anniversary! I thought about you all day as the weather turned bad and am so glad you made it safely. You two kids look way too young for 47 years of marriage!! My favorite spot at the Old Edwards Inn is the outdoor restaurant, in the summer it is so cool and beautiful. Several times we have seen weddings in full Scottish regalia come out of that Episcopal church. John and I honeymooned in Highlands (too young and broke for anything more exotic!), so it holds a special place in my heart.

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  21. February snow is a gentle reminder that spring has not yet arrived. Though there are signs of spring appearing, the thermometer reminds us not to give up on winter.

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  22. Happy Anniversary Butch and Pam! The joy and love of the Lord and each other shines through you!

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  23. Happy Anniversary!!! It looks like you had a wonderful trip, and saw some pretty snow while you were there. The photographs are beautiful! Enjoy your week, sweet friend!!!

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  25. Your anniversary getaway looks wonderful. Happy Anniversary!🌹 Such a great picture of you two. I am hoping you are feeling 100% very soon. I have heard about this lingering malady.I remember being sick January and February last year so I sympathize.
    Sorry, I am late. Very busy weekend attending a women’s conference.

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