“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:11
Hello to all as we post our final Sunday post for April. Where are the days going? Spring is well underway and we are finally setting out plants and sowing seeds, being confident (at least hopeful) that we are beyond frost at this point!
I made a day trip over to northwest Georgia last week and happened by this farm on a country back road. There’s something appealing about old red barns.
Speaking of frost…I featured our sad Lady Banks rose a couple of weeks back and how barren it looked when it is normally loaded with yellow in early April. We settled in our minds that there would be no blooms this year as a late frost likely took care of that. But to our surprise, blooms started popping out as of late last week. While it is not likely to be as showy as prior years, I must take back all the mean stuff I said about it!
We have 2 fringe trees nearby and they are finally putting on their awesome show. When they are in full bloom it is no trouble to spot one from a distance!
Our Easter lilies were not actual flowers this year but we love these so much more! And Wyatt is all smiles because he is being escorted by his pretty sisters!
This pine warbler has an expression somewhat like I do at times…what was I about to do, or why did I come in here?
And then it dawns on you as it did this particular bird…she’s about to “feather her own nest”!
I zoomed in so I could get a close look at this group and only captured 9 of the 12 that were in this herd in the pic. Pam is thrilled when deer are this close to her garden and they have hungry looks! I’m sure you believe that!
I thought about transplanting some of this to use someplace in the garden as a border. It is called blue-eyed grass and grows wild along one of my trails. It is not really a true grass but before I start transplanting I think it wise to check its status as an invasive. If it propagates by seed it might be ok, but I don’t need anything else that puts out underground stems (rhizomes)!
A section of a new highway near us is almost complete but not yet open. Last year during construction, a crew planted crimson clover along several miles of roadside to prevent erosion. I have never seen clover as tall and thick. I struggled to walk through it and in places it is close to 4 feet high. There are acres of it. It is quite pretty and if pollinators like it they should have plenty to keep them busy!
A lot of it is still not completely filled out and it is still growing. When it does mature I imagine we will have a sea of brown!
Built in 1840, this cabin was one of the earliest pioneer homes in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was restored to this site in Summerville, GA. The home is a good representation of the craftsmanship of that time period.
Along the same trail where the blue-eyed grass grows, is a really nice patch of lance-leaved coreopsis. Easy to see where it gets the name!
One of our country roads is a nice drive anytime, but right now there are quite a few areas of large-leaf phlox along the roadside. Have to enjoy before it fades or the mowers come!
A close inspection reveals why the wild phlox is a welcome addition to a country road!
I put up a new feeder and the first day this grosbeak dropped by. This is not a bird we see very often, and as a matter of fact, this one sighting has been it so far!
The tulip poplars are blooming now but often get overlooked because the blooms do blend in with the large leaves. Not really a poplar, it’s a member of the Magnolia family!
It is hard to get a look into the bloom from the top to see just how pretty this flower is…so PJ pulled a limb down and held it as still as possible to get this view. A limb in one hand and a camera in the other!
Fly me to the moon…on second thought, I’d rather enjoy it from a distance.
Hoping you have a wonderful week to close out the month of April!
”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,Life and Linda
Thanks for sharing so much pretty, like the close up of the poplar blossom.
Here in central Va, I see a grosbeak for just a few days until it leaves for its next home. Yesterday, I saw my first hummingbird
Thank you, Gail. The sighting of the first hummingbird of spring is always exciting!
Beautiful photos, Butch. I’m doing a bird count today to finish off the migration counts I can do for April. It’s called Feeder Watch, and you report what you see over a two day period.
I will share that info with him. Thank you, Carole!
This post is proof that you don’t have to go far to be thrilled with the splendor and joy of this earth. What a Merciful and Generous Hod we serve!
Amen, Deb!
Oops… of course I meant…Merciful and Generous GOD! 😆
Of course!
Your photography is amazing 🙂 Sunday BLESSINGS to U !
Thanks so much, Terry!
Love your photos of all the beauty of Mother Nature in the spring. Thanks for sharing. By the way ,your grandchildren are adorable.
Thanks so much, Della. Have a joy-filled Sunday!
Amen to the beauty and truth of scripture oozing through this post and words! There’s so much beauty! The children of course! The blooms and the barn (I love old barns, too). Spring is such a sign of hope. You are an incredible photographer and the words accompany them like a song. Pam, sending love and hugs! Prayers to Butch and the whole family! 💛❤️🌸💐🎶 thank you for being such a bright spot for all of us!
Sweet friend, your encouraging words are always appreciated! Wishing you a wonderful Sunday ♥️🙏🏻
I’m so glad! Thank you, too! 💛💕
Good morning, what a beautiful sunny Sunday here! I can’t believe Wyatt is toddling along with the girls…time indeed is moving fast. Thank you Butch for identifying the tulip poplars; we have lots of them in our woods but I never knew what they were called. That last freeze came just as our azaleas were about to burst forth. All ended well as we are having a spectacular show, so many blooms the leaves barely show!
Good morning, Roxanne. I know you are excited to have the azaleas in full bloom. Have a beautiful Sunday. dear one!
Beautiful photos, Butch. All of the photos are wonderful, but my favorite (again!) is the one of the children. They are growing so fast! Love to all.
Thank you dear friend! Love to you and Mike.
Oh Pam what lovely pics. I am so jealous of all the color you are seeing. We are not there yet up here in the midwest. Soon hopefully. Love the girls with Wyatt all dressed pretty and handsome for Easter. You are so blessed. Such cuties. Happy Sunday. Have a good start to the new week. xoxo Kris
Thanks so much, Kris. Hope you see spring color soon. Have a wonderful week!
I love Sunday morning nature walks with you Butch and Pam, always a treat…love the beautiful phlox and at first I thought the field of clover was a field of tulips! Your grands look so grown up in their spring outfits, such a delightful photo! Have a great week enjoying this beautiful weather!
Jenna
Thank you, Jenna. You know how quickly grands grow up, wish we could slow it down. Have a beautiful Sunday!
What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing with us. Your grandchildren are sooooooo sweet.
Thanks so much, Lisa. Wishing you a lovely week!
Pam and Butch, The pic of the grands is delightful! I’m so glad your Lady Banks roses bloomed! Yay! We have a yellow bush rose blooming which I discovered yesterday. I love tulip poplar trees! I’m glad to know they’re part of the magnolia family. We’ll be planting seeds this week. Love all the colorful Spring shots. Our state uses red clover too along the highways. I love red barns too! Have a wonderful day! Clara❤️
Good morning, Clara. I am so glad your yellow rose bush is blooming. Enjoy your day ♥️
Wonderful pictures and adorable Grands! Made me smile!
Thank you dear one!
Your fringe tree is lovely. We always call them “old man’s beard.” Looks like it is a male version, as I see no fruit.
Thanks so much, Mary. Have a lovely Sunday!
It is always a delight to read and observe such beautiful images…The children are truly beautiful. I am very happy that they are the little people who make life happy. With love
Dolores
¡Hola Dolores! Siempre espero tu visita amigo. Los nietos traen tanta alegría a nuestras vidas. Espero que lo estás haciendo bien. Te mando abrazos Pam
Wow, you are seeing different birds this spring and that is exciting! I’ve not seen a grosbeak or a Indigo Bunting.
Love the children’s picture.
Have a great Sunday. It is a gorgeous day!
Thank you, Bonnie. Lots of bird sighting and we are enjoying watching!
Pam and Butch, your Sabbath photos are a treasured gift through you from the Lord….so inspired and inspiring. What
was thought to be lost is now found blooming in vibrant hues. The swath of crimson clover is such a great way to “pretty up” the roadside while doing the practical work of soil erosion… to be able to create beauty while taking care
of the practicalities of life… what an accomplishment… The youngster are a joy to behold – Wyatt is a heart opener
with his exuberance (makes one want to giggle) and the girls grow more lady-like each time. I visit Paradiso and
its inhabitants and return assured that “all is still aright with our world”… thanks to your beautiful corner. A blessed
Sabbath, dear ones.
Mary, thank you always for your encouraging comments. Sending love and wishes for a beautiful week!
Such a lovely post, Pam and Butch. We see many log homes quite similar to the one in your photo all among our hills. They always speak to me and I wish they could talk with me about their life.
Those little ones are more precious with every photo. Ella looks as though she may have her hands full and Wyatt is always full of smiles.
We are finally seeing spring and it is a welcome sight. My peonies are still in tight bud, but I know beauty is on the way. Enjoy a lovely day and week, sweet friend.
Thank you, Sandra. I know you are excited about peony season, so am I. Happy week to you my friend!
Wonderful garden and surrounding countryside updates. The kids are so adorable! I have a friend in town who posted this morning that an entire flock of red breasted grosbeaks landed in his yard to feed. So how long did it take them to migrate up from AL? ☺️ Have a great new week.
Thanks so much, Rita. We have become bird watchers. Wishing you a great week!
I love starting my Sunday mornings with your always delightful simple Sunday posts.
Thank you dear Linda!
You answered some of my questions and you did not know it.😄 I saw some crimson clover and blue-eyed grasslast week on our travels and wondered what it was. And that cabin! Wow! So interesting. Have a good week.
Hi Nancy. So glad questions were answered for you. Wishing you a wonderful week!
What a lovely and interesting red barn! And that photo of Wyatt and the girls… his smile would light a whole room or house or maybe even the whole town! If only would could get our energy quota through the eyes and smile of a child like that1
Thanks so much, Jeanie. Our little guy smiles all the time,he is a happy little boy!
Well, I have to say I have the same feelings as Pam does when the deer appear. Lately, they have been brazen enough to enter my patio and help themselves to my potted plants. It can be very frustrating when you have worked so hard. Your “Easter Lillies” are absolutely precious! I’m sure they had a big time hunting Easter eggs. I hope you both have a wonderful week ahead!
Shannon, the pesky deer, rabbits, squirrels, and armadillos, what’s a gardener to do? How horrible the deer are eating your potted plants on the patio. Enjoy your week sweet friend!
Gorgeous photos. Makes me (only sometimes) wish we were further south. Winter today here (light snow in the 20s) spring tomorrow? still sea-sawing.
Thanks so much for your visit! Hopefully spring will come and stay where you live.
Pam your grand children are beautiful. Thank You for sharing all the lovely photos of nature.
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Thanks so much sweet ladies!
I loved all of the Beauties in this post !
So precious ❤️
Bless you both,
Jennifer
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
I love all the pics in this post you two! Butch, you are right in that there is nothing like old red barns – so nostalgic. It looks like spring is fully underway in your neck of the woods and you’ve captured it beautifully! Must look up rhizomes lol. Here, our cherry trees are about to leaf – I’m predicting in the next week to 10 days if we don’t get any more snow (fingers crossed). I hope you have a lovely week!
Thank you, Kim. I hope spring comes soon to your neck of the woods!
So beautiful!
Your grans are adorable! And the girls are so sweet in their matching spring dresses. I enjoyed all the photos.
Amalia
xo
Thanks so much, Amalia!
Springtime is such a blessed time of year – when everything that was so dormant suddenly wakes up and comes back to life. I am so thankful to God for sparing my life to see another spring. His faithfulness is so precious to me. May He continue to bless you and your family.
Thank you dear one. Spring is a gift from our Creator!