HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR
Ready or not 2022 has arrived! The exact origin of the quote “time and tide waits for no man” is disputed but the fact that time is unstoppable is clearly settled! We have chosen some of our favorites from 2021 to highlight a few memories from last year’s Simple Southern Sunday posts. We hope you enjoy. Have a blessed “first week” of the new year!
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:34
In January we had a couple of opportunities to observe rime ice and learn what conditions bring it about.
Our first occasion to view white pelicans on a nearby lake!
February gave us special daffodils that emerged from near the foundation of a historic home place that once stood here. These have likely been making a late winter showing for many years!
As the days warm, the snowball viburnum provide the perfect backdrop for our wonderful flag!
Our first ever peony, a Sarah Bernhardt.
Gibbs Gardens, a treat in all seasons.
Makes me long for summer days…but no need to rush things!
A little drone practice.
Crepe myrtles were heavier with blooms than we could ever remember!
Our favorite flowers. We also like zinnias and sunflowers.
Mr. blue eyes joined us officially on April 29, after he had been hiding out for about 9 months!
First time riders on the golf cart with P J as driver had everyone a little nervous. Fast forward a few months and these two are always asking for a ride!
Possibly our favorite from 2021!
The John Deere was a hit and is still being put to good use. With an entire week of daytime temps in the 70’s, the girls were out riding a lot. Finally cooling down today. Coldest of the season predicted! We had a very mild December in Alabama with a few record highs, including low 80’s in spots just a few days ago.
Very fortunate to catch these two together enjoying the same zinnia. It had to be an accident because I know very little about photography…but this turned out nice.
When the weather cooperates, eating alfresco is something we enjoy!
I am constantly spotting wildflowers while roaming the fields or woods and we feature a lot of them during the year. A member of the sunflower family…the beggartick. I would have named it something different but no one sought my opinion!
We bought a variety of pumpkins from a local farm in mid-September and they lasted throughout the fall season. In fact, I placed them in the pumpkin cemetery (which I shared on a post) and some of them are still looking good!
Noccalula Falls after a few days of heavy rain!
Morning dew on a newly opened cotton boll! Observing local growers, it seems that most cotton in our area is harvested in October and November.
In the autumn, I revisited the lotus flower village I had discovered back in the summer. A very beautiful and intriguing plant.
The sugar maples of early November are simply magnificent!
Sunrise, sunset, swiftly flow the days.
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Happy New Year Pam and Butch! What a great recap of the past year! I still marvel over that drone shot and the perfection of your garden. I am looking forward to the cold temps headed our way; this constant rain and warm temperatures are just yucky! Also looking forward to Pam’s beautiful tablescapes, Butch’s walk-abouts, and the grandkids!!!
Thank you Roxanne for following all these years. Happy Sunday!
It was lovely revisiting your photos from this year. I always enjoy seeing pictures of your precious grandchildren.
Thank you Nancy for your sweet comments. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
Butch, you say you know nothing about photography, but your photos are stunning. Wishing you and Pam and your beautiful family a healthy and joy filled New Year!
Thanks so much, Ellen. Happy first Sunday of a new year!
Happy Blessed New Year to you and your family. I really enjoyed all the photos. Stunning. Also enjoy seeing your precious grandchildren.
Thank you, Judy. Enjoy the first week of 2022!
I really enjoyed seeing 2021 in your beautiful photos Pam and Butch, and your Sunday photos are always a treat! Here’s to a happy and healthy 2022!
Jenna
Thanks so much, Jenna! Happy first week of 2022!
A beautiful, peaceful post. So relaxing…
Thanks so much, so happy you enjoyed!
Happy New Year Pam and Butch! The 2021 recap is marvelous! Love the children’s pics. It’s a treat we always enjoy. The capture of the hummingbird and bee on the colorful flower was indeed unique and a magnificent shot! Always love the Falls! Looking forward to 2022. Hoping 2022 will bring you and your family much health and happiness! Give your sweet Daddy a hug from us. My Daddy’s been long gone for many years but today is his birthday (91). We had a 79 degree record breaking yesterday and it’s in the low 30s now with snow flurries predicted. Have a wonderful Sunday! Clara ❤️
Thank you so much, Clara. Your dad and mine were close in age. I know you will always miss him.
It was eighty yesterday and we are also expecting snow tonight. The cold air is moving in here early this afternoon. Happy Sunday ♥️
Just simply gorgeous. I love Simple Southern Sundays! My favorites here include the aerial view, the girls riding the John Deere on the path, and the hummer and bee, but they were all enjoyed each week! Happy New Year.
Thank you, Rita. I am so happy Butch took over this weekly post. I still take photos and give suggestions. I have teased him about his fan club of ladies. You may remember that the blog was originally supposed to be his.
Happy New Year, Pam and Butch! I so enjoyed revisiting your beautiful photographs from 2021. I look forward to what you will share in 2022. Wishing you both a healthy and blessed New Year!
Thank you, Shannon and Happy first Sunday of 2022!
Your lovely pictures reflect that in 2021 you saw and focused on the beauty that many missed because of the distractions of that year and now, true to form, your 2022 projections continue your tradition of faith and optimism. Thank you for the encouragement you spread among us. The bright faced little trio warms our hopes and our hearts and because you bloom where you are planted, your hard-won gardens fill us with many moments of expectation and joy. Another Sabbath of
peace and assurance that, indeed, He and His creation will remain the same today and and forever.
As always, thank you for your encouraging words. Wishing you a joy-filled New Year dear one!
Happy New Year Pam. So many beautiful moments and pics for 2021. Wishing and hoping and praying for a better 2022 for all of us. Your grandchildren are just adorable. xoxo Kris
Happy New Year, Kris and thank you!
Happy New Year, Pam and Butch! Beautiful photos of a beautiful year. Mr. Blue Eyes sure does look like his sweet Nana. I do love the photo of the girls riding their tractor. It won’t be long until they are after the big one.
Also, love the hummer and the bee enjoying life together.
Wishing all of you a happy and healthy New Year!
Thank you, Sandra. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2022!
What a beautiful look back! I enjoyed each and every photo. Happy New Year.
Thank you, Bonnie!
Happy New Year to you and your family. Thanks for sharing all those lovely photos. Your grandchildren are precious.
Thank you and wishing you a happy and healthy 2022!
A very happy new year to you both — and a wonderful look back at so many treasured moments!
Thanks so much, Jeanie!
What a lovely visit through the year! And I always enjoy seeing the littles.
Happy New Year Butch and Pam… thank you always for your beautiful posts!
Happy New Year dear one and thank you!
Exquisite photos, all of them, but my favorites remain the photos of the grandchildren. Love and Happy New Year to all!
Happy New Year and lots of love dear friend!
Delightful walk through this past year!
Bless you both,
Jennifer 🤗
Thank you, Jennifer 🥰
I enjoyed all your photos, Pam. Hoping 2022 is every bit as wonderful.
Amalia
xo
Wishing you a Happy New Year and thank you Amalia!
Amazing post! How precious! Happy New Year, dear friends.
Thank you dear friend!
The picture of your two grandgirls riding across the field together is just priceless! It looks like a post card. Wouldn’t you just love to know what the two of them were talking about as they rode along? Children are so precious. God bless you and your family!
Thank you, Cheryl. Children are a blessing from God!
It’s hard to choose a favorite from among your photos, but I’m pretty enamored with that photo of the hummingbird and bee with the lovely zinnia. If you had prints of that for sale, I think I would be first in line as a customer. It’s truly special.
Happy New Year, Butch and Pam! God bless you.
How sweet you are. Thank you and Happy New Year, Cindie!
What beautiful post and the photos are amazing. Happy New Year!
Thanks so much for your visit, Tina.
Your photos are amazing. What a beautiful way to remember the year! Looking back helps us cement the memories.
Thanks so much for your visit and sweet comments, Lisa.