We selected a few of our favorite pics from various Simple Southern Sunday’s of 2020.
“Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years…”
(From Fiddler on the Roof – 1964)
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.”
Psalm 67:1-2
Many of today’s 2020 reflections are flowers and scenes from warm sunny days, but first…
…a snowy North Carolina day and a picturesque church! We love taking pics of churches but we found it a bit more difficult to do in 2020 as our travel was very limited compared to most years. And we all know why that was the case!
Now, how ’bout something to warm us up and bring on dreams of days to come!
Wisteria is an early bloomer in our area. This was last March.
A reminder of God’s handiwork and His promises!
This field was left unplanted and rested last spring and many beautiful cover varieties popped up. We noticed this same field last week had been cultivated and planted and new growth has appeared. We are guessing winter wheat!
The Japanese quince was a surprise when we found it growing along an old fence row last March. These plants sometimes produce a few blooms in February. We can now say February is “next month”!
If you have followed simple southern Sunday you are aware that most Sundays had Princess (now self-proclaimed Queen) Ella Mae…
…and Princess Emma Kennedy somewhere in the post. I have considered starting a support group to help those of you who don’t have grandchildren, and call it, Indulge Grandparents Anonymous!
Princess EK turned 1 in 2020!
Not the “last supper” but I do think this was the last breakfast we ate out in 2020… and this was February!
Limelights speak loudly of summer!
Zinnias are one of our favorites. Easy to grow and give so many months of continual color.
One of our more unusual visitors in 2020!
I will personally be “glad” when summer arrives again. Yes, I know what you are thinking; let’s don’t rush things. And you are correct. There is beauty in all seasons!
Our riverfront at Coosa Landing provides some nice scenes and pleasant walks (or jogs) in all seasons.
The sunflowers giving it up…
…making way for the soon to come color of autumn.
A nice sunset over calm water can bring some peaceful thoughts and hopeful moments which have been much needed in 2020!
The Sunshine Cottage, seen in the background, was a new addition to the garden this past year.
A winter sunset. Sunrises and sunsets are favorites for Sunday posts!
We are very grateful for each of you, your support, and your encouragement to us in our everyday living!
Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed 2021
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Beautiful images and thoughts. Very enjoyable.
Have a great week, Butch and Pam!
Thank you and wishing you and Mike a wonderful first week of a new year!
Happy New Year, Pam and Butch! What a lovely recap of the year. I’ve always loved that church in Highlands, especially when a kilted wedding party is spotted! Praying for a peaceful, healthy 2021.
Thank you Roxanne. I would love to see a kilted wedding party. Wishing you a lovely Sunday!
What a joyful way to start the year, Pam. Your pictures brightened my morning. Of course the prettiest of them are the Queen and Princesses. ❣️ beginning with the snowy church to the rainbow, and beautiful flowers~thank you for the pics that represent the beauty of God. You are such a blessing!
Thank you Karla for your sweet and encouraging comments! Happy Sunday…
You’re welcome! Happy day to you. 💚
May I be the first to joint the indulge grandparents anonymous ? And to pray that you will have a blessed and protected New year. Loved the beautiful pictures.
Alice, you are the first member. Thank you for your friendship!
Beautiful images that brightened my morning. The queen and princess are so precious. It is so wonderful to have these photos from the past to remind us of how beautiful life really is. Blessings in this new year.
Thank you Dianne. Wishing you and Bob blessings for this new year!
This post is such a beautiful calendar of the seasons! Gorgeous photos, especially the queen and the princess! The upside of 2020 was appreciating the things around us and celebrating our blessings!
Jenna
Yes, Jenna learning to appreciate the simple pleasures was an upside for me in 2020!
Your photos are stunning, wonderful eye candy for a dreary winter day. I’m one of those without grandkids, so I spoil my friend’s child, The Munchkin, as much as I can.
Thank you Carole. Spoil away The Munchkin!
The pictures are amazing evidence of God’s handiwork. How can we not praise him! Your grandbabies are precious! I’ll be joining your support group👶!
Yes, He is worthy of praise. Thank you Linda…wishing you a joy-filled Sunday!
Love the lookbacks, and am especially looking forward to seeing the first harbingers of spring in your neck of the woods. Your journal is inspiring!
Thank you Rita. Wishing you a lovely first week of the new year!
Good morning, Pam. Lovely post this morning. You are surrounded by beauty. Most of us are in some form, all we need to do is pay attention. Have a wonderful day and week ahead. Lots of hugs for the ‘little ones.’
Sandra, you are so correct! Beauty is all around if we pay attention! I will share your hugs ♥️
Happy New Year, Butch and Pam! These images are all so beautiful, and a perfect way to start this first Sunday of the New Year!
Thank you Shannon. Wishing you a blessed New Year!
Magnificent pictures! I love my Sundays with you! Thank you and Happy New Year!
Thank you so much Maristella and Happy New Year!
Love the compilation of beauty. The church is beautiful. I must admit that the dreary winter weather is not a favorite season but is necessary for us to appreciate the other 3 seasons. We will join the IGA group! Those precious baby girls make Sundays better! The rainbow is gorgeous. Always enjoy the sunrises and sunsets and all the beautiful pictures in between. Happy 2021! May God richly bless you and your family in the new year. Clara ❤️
Thank you Clara, glad to have y’all as members 😂 You are always a blessing sweet lady, Happy New Year!
I love this way of looking back — and ahead. I hope your 2021 will bring you the travel that you seek, but I see many great spots of beauty right in your very own world.
We do enjoy a beautiful area in which to live. Thank you Jeanie, hopefully we will travel again!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy New Year, Nancy!
Reflections of the past give us glimpses of the future. Hope this new year is filled with love, joy, peace, prosperity and good health for the Richardson family. Look forward to each new post and joining IGA.
Bobbie, wishing the same for you. Welcome to IGA 😂
Oh His wonders to behold, especially Queen Ella and Princess Emma on Sundays. May we see
a brighter, more gentle year in 2021 and be transformed by the overcoming of trials and the
strengthening of trust and faith in 2020. Bless you Pam and Butch for your pronounced sensitivity in discerning verses and images that speak to and comfort one’s soul. That rainbow of promise is a profound reminder. A blessed New Year to all.
Thank you Mary. God is so faithful and His promises are true!
I love your beautiful pictures. I must tell you that I think “Queen Ella” is the most beautiful child I have ever seen. Every time you post her picture it just takes my breath away…..and I had 4 babies and 5 grands and 1 great! But she is just stunning. Have they ever thought of her modeling? She would be perfect for so many commercials. Just had to tell you that! love your blog. I lived in north AL for a year near there and these pics give me happy memories for sure. Thanks for sharing them.
Helen, you are so sweet and kind with your comments. EM has a sweet little personality and a big heart. She loves her little sister and is excited about a baby brother coming in May. She is definitely enjoying 4K and loves learning.
I so appreciate you following the blog. I must ask where did you live in AL?
Wishing you a wonderful and blessed New Year!
Pam we lived near Collinsville which is near Fort Payne for a year on our daughter’s farm. My husband had retired and worked there with them for a while. I loved it there! so beautiful. I had a good friend in Gadsden that I learned how to quilt with. We still keep in touch. We kept our house in the southwest corner of Georgia and decided after a year to move back here as our roots were so deep here and it kept calling us back. I love that area and always love to see what you post from there. Your pictures are great and your family posts are always interesting. Thanks for sharing your life, faith and family with us. Regards, Helen
Collinsville, is about twenty five minutes from our house. Some of our best friends own Collinsville Trade Day. NE AL has some beautiful scenery. I love sharing and feel like readers are family ♥️
Happy New Year Friends!
Such lovely captures of God’s goodness!
Praying that 2021 brings us peace around the world.
Happy Sunday Butch and Pam!
Thank you Nancy. Wishing you a wonderful first week of the new year!
You have so many “bests” from which to choose. It’s been fun seeing how the girls have changed this year.
Thank you Linda. Children do change quickly.
Happy New Year from here in Australia, Pam and Butch
Love Cath
Happy New Year from Alabama, Cath!
Happy NewYear to you Pam and your family. I always look forward to seeing your posts and pictures. I do not have grandchildren, but enjoy seeing yours. Would be proud to be a member of Indulge Grandparents Anonymous.
Thank you Brenda, wishing you a blessed new year!
My dear friend, with a little delay I am writing these comments for your beautiful publication.
As always I do not stop commenting on the beauty of your photos. They are wonderful…
The rainbow is showing off as my computer’s wallpaper … that photo is super beautiful !!
And what about the beautiful girls who are really beautiful …
Everything you show is really beautiful.
I hope you had a happy and loving Christmas season. We still have the Three Kings Day … The gifts … the emotion … The madness !!!
I keep improving, I already write with both hands on the PC … I’m improving little by little. Today I begin the recovery of my movements with the Physiotherapist. As you can see … everything comes and everything goes … That’s life.
With love
Dolores
What a lovely, colorful visit on a dreary January afternoon. So refreshing and comforting, dear Pam …
Thank you Linda, so glad you enjoyed!
Delightful Pam! I love all the colors! ♥
Blessings sweet friend,
Jennifer
Blessings and thank you Jennifer!
Such beautiful scenes of God’s handiwork all around you! He is ever faithful in all seasons. Even the troubled one we are in right now. In the video I sent out last night to our subscribers, I was talking about how I want to be faithful to HIM. Can you imagine if we were as faithful to God as He is to us? Great is His faithfulness, and His compassions fall not – no matter what is going on in this evil world.
Thank you dear friend. I trust in God and His sovereignty!