“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:5-6
Have a Blessed Easter!
Of all the dogwoods blooming nearby, one particular tree I’ve discovered has the largest and most unique blooms. To me, these really do appear “cross-like”!
Our only azalea is probably at least 35 years old. It had become so overgrown and out of sorts that I decided to cut it back to the ground a few years ago. Thinking it would not return, we were prepared to plant a new one or replace it with something else. To our surprise, not only has it returned, but has grown to be very large again and is blooming beautifully this season!
This was a rare treat for us last week as we do not see the indigo bunting very often. This male dropped by for a visit. They are in the cardinal family.
We were honestly concerned that the only kwanzan cherry on our place would not bloom at all this season. It seemed that nothing was happening and then in a matter of 2 or 3 days, the tree burst forth with life…perfect for Easter weekend!
The girls were anxious to get this “photo thing” done and move on to the egg hunt. The weather was great on Good Friday and we all enjoyed hiding and hunting eggs in the garden. Little brother, a couple of weeks shy of his first birthday, was laid back concerning the entire event.
Our hosta looks its best in the spring, especially in the early going. I need to relocate because it doesn’t do well when the weather heats up. I think it gets too much sun at this spot since I trimmed the nearby birch that provides some shade.
Christmas colors on Easter? I couldn’t pass this up as the cardinal was hanging out under the new growth of the coral bark maple!
We have a favorite “wisteria” spot that allows us to get really close as long as we are willing to climb an embankment! Like many other plants, it’s been a little behind schedule this spring.
When the cherry came forth it didn’t mess around… making quite a statement!
My grandmother would’ve called this a brown thrasher. I suppose the correct name is thrush. I like thrasher because they thrash around with their feet, displacing bark, mulch or whatever is on the ground… just doing what it takes to get a decent meal! This one was guilty of spreading bark all over the sidewalk.
Wishing everyone a peaceful, pleasant, and safe week!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Bonnie Morgan says
Beautiful pictures of birds and flowers and the girls. I especially love the indigo bunting. I keep hoping to see one in person.
Have a wonderful Easter. I envision your special day today at church and a wonderful meal in your home with your family today.
We are with our Huntsville family and it is special to all be together.
He is Risen!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Enjoy this most special day with family. He is risen indeed ✝️
lulu says
You were in all the right places with your camera. Surrounded by all this beauty and loving family I know this will be a happy day for you.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Linda!
Roxanne Bernard says
Alleluia, Christ is risen! Beautiful choice of pictures for Easter morning. Hope your Easter with the family is wonderful.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Amen! Thank you, Roxanne.
Alice Genzlinger says
HE IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN I DEED🙏🏽
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Amen and Amen ✝️
Clara says
Beautiful pics! Your cherry tree is gorgeous. The girls are adorable in their dresses with their Easter baskets. They’re anxious to get to the hunt, how precious! Easter egg hunts will have to be inside today as it’s storming. He is Risen! Happy Easter! Clara❤️✝️
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Clara. It is pouring rain as we are driving to church! ✝️💜
Patti Fralix says
Beautiful photos, Pam. The photo of the girls is precious. And I do see a cross in the dogwood blooms; amazing. Love and Happy Easter to all.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, my friend!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
Such fabulous photos, I love that wisteria!! My azaleas are starting their annual show too. I have lots of hostas, and yes they need mostly shade all day. Maybe you can relocate it to a shady spot, they are great for filling in where nothing else will grow. Spring is such a beautiful time of year. Happy Easter!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Carole! Azaleas are alway so pretty!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Happy Easter to you and your family. I hope it is as beautiful as your surroundings.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you for your kind words, Karen!
Kris@Junkchiccottage says
Happy Easter Pam. May you enjoy the blessings of your family and the beauty around you today. xoxo Kris
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Kris!
ellen clairmont says
I wish you and your family a very Happy and Blessed Easter. Beautiful photos!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you Ellen ✝️
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Ellen. Wishing you a joy-filled week!
dolores says
Dear friends, today I realized the reality of the moment. It’s been a long time since I had my arm accident…How could it have been so long!!! And I realized when I saw the photo of the girls… My God!!! they are so old!!!!
Yes, it has been a long time and many things. One of them is having been so long without being able to enjoy the wonder of your posts.
Life goes on and provides us with these beautiful flowers that are the miracle of nature that God gives us every year.
A big hug and my affection.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Queridísima Dolores, los niños crecen tan rápido. Nuestro pequeño nieto cumplirá un año a finales de este mes. Ciertamente te extrañé mientras te recuperabas de tu lesión en el hombro. ¡Te deseo una semana bendecida, mi amigo especial!
Abrazos,
Pam
Nancy Sharp says
I thought of ya’ll as we drove through Alabama last week going to a family wedding in Kentucky. Because of your Sunday posts I was much more aware of all the trees and flowers as we traveled.We left Kentucky for North Carolina. It was especially interesting to see how spring was at different stages.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
I hope you enjoyed your trip and it is interesting to see the spring stages in different areas.
Maristella says
Stunning post, perfect for Easter! Made me smile! Happy Easter! Adorable grands!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you my friend!
Judy Biggerstaff says
Beautiful passages from the Bible. He is risen!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Amen, Judy!
Heritage Hall says
Praying we are all renewed, yet transformed by the beauty and miracle of this day. Today ‘s photos are so wonderful to behold….oh the wisteria, the dogwood (the tip of each petal of the cross supposed to replicate
a spot of the Lord’s blood) and the cherry blossoms…Our cherry tree is bursting in all its glory. I glory in the
birds and how beautifully posed you have captured them. The highlight is the beautiful little royals all ready
for the egg hunt, looking demure and festive. He has risen and lives in us, if we but embrace His will for our lives…
therein rests peace and the fulfillment of His promise. Blessings of this wondrous day.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Amen and thanks so much. dear one! Have a wonderful week.
Tea With Jennifer says
Beautiful post Pam & Butch, hope you’re enjoying your Easter 💕
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Jennifer. Easter was wonderful, I hope your was as well!
Tea With Jennifer says
Yes we had a lovely relaxing time Pam 😊
marmeladegypsy says
All so very beautiful. I hope your Easter was as lovely as this post, for then it was surely the best it could be!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Jeanie!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
It was a wonderful Easter…thank you Jeanie!
the Painted Apron says
Happy Easter Pam & Butch! You were smart to have your egg hunt on Good Friday, we had ours inside yesterday, and it wasn’t nearly as exciting! I love seeing all the beautiful Spring blooms and happy birds! Have a great week, looks like no rain for a while!
Jenna
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Jenna. The sun is finally out today! Enjoy your week!
Sandra at Maison De Jardin says
Good morning, Pam and Butch. This post was a perfect spring and Easter visit. The indigo bunting is spectacular. Our rural areas and mountains have them in abundance. They are such a treat to enjoy. I imagine the girls had such a grand time hunting eggs. Your garden would provide many hiding places. We had a lovely day yesterday with gorgeous blue skies and around 52. Today, we have rain and cold with snow showers on tap for tomorrow. The beauty of spring in the mountains.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Sandra. It was our first sighting of an Indigo Bunting. Hopefully, we will have more. Happy Tuesday!
Sarah says
Beautiful Pam and Butch. You are so lucky to have these beautiful blooming trees on your property. Thanks for sharing the beauty. Happy Spring, friends!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Sarah. Have a wonderful week, my friend!
Kim says
This is beautiful Pam and Butch – spring at it finest! Here in Calgary, old man winter is hanging on for all he’s worth; there is snow in the forecast for tonight, so what a treat to see all those beautiful trees flowering. And the indigo bunting – I’ve never seen one before – what a brilliant color (as is the cardinal). I hope you had a wonderful Easter and the girls had fun hunting for eggs!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Kim! It was our first sighting of an Indigo Bunting. I hope you see signs of spring soon.
Cheryl says
The color of the indigo bunting is just stunning! I don’t recall ever seeing one in person. And the wisteria! I miss seeing that. We had so much of it growing in SC, but I don’t recall seeing it since we left there. The color is my absolute favorite. God bless you all!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Cheryl. I also love the color of wisteria!