“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV
We are blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate 9 years of blogging. After talking about it and thinking about it for quite a long time, we finally stepped out with our first post in early August, 2014.
Today’s post has a central theme and purpose…to say Thank You to our readers for your continued support and encouragement. We are humbled and grateful when considering the time you take from your busy everyday living to view our posts each week!
A throwback from 2014. Our posts have changed a lot during these 9 years, but of course, we look the same. Don’t we? (Please tell us we do!)
An anniversary post from a year ago shared a bit of the history of Everyday Living. You can see that post by clicking here!
Speaking of change, the garden and the Sunshine Cottage did not exist 9 years ago! We enjoy the garden (in spite of the work) and the Sunshine Cottage has provided many relaxing hours and special moments, especially with the grands and friends. The cottage is also a great place for quiet time, and garden work can be therapeutic!
The grands are such a joy and they are growing like weeds! Everyday living moves along much too fast. EM is quickly becoming a young lady…
…and EK is not far behind! The girls are competitive at times for attention, but are very close. And, both EK and EM are super protective of little brother!
WL may appear to his sisters that he needs their protection, but he is a tough “baby” brother and can hold his own. The girls sure love this little guy! And we love them all!
We pray you are having a great week and a wonderful summer. And again, thanks to all of you for joining us in our Everyday Living. Hope you can stop by Sunday!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Congratulations!
Thank you, Carole!
You have a beautiful family, gorgeous gardens, an enviable Sunshine Cottage, and my most looked forward to blog. Congrats on the blogging anniversary!
Cindie, thank you always for your heartwarming comments!
Happy Anniversary!! EM, EK, WL…the cottage..look at what has been “born” out of love from your beautiful family and place! Although I’ve only “known” you around 3 years, you two haven’t changed at all, I’m sure! I want you both to know how much I’ve grown in my love and appreciation for you~you’re like family to me. You remind me of all the good in the world there still is if we reach out. You always choose such beautiful verses and quotes to accompany your writing. I consider you to be wonderful examples of what I hope to accomplish in 9 years! I love you! 💛💛💛🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻✍🏻✍🏻✍🏻
Karla, your comments are so encouraging. We are so thankful for your love and friendship. ♥️🙏🏻💛🎶
I’m so glad they are of encouragement! I’m so thankful for you both! ❤️💛🎶
Hello sweet friends, and congratulations on 14 years of beautiful blogging. I always look forward to each lovely post. Your gardens, family photos, tablescapes, the Sunshine Cottage, and the Sunday Morning Strolls! Thank you so much for being such wonderful friends!
Thank you, Nancy. I love our friendship and one day we shall meet!
I look forward to the day!
Everyday Living has been a joy for me to open and find peace beauty and love. And Information too as Butch takes walks or hides in the shrubbery to get the most beautiful pictures of Gods beauty. One of my favorites is the post of your 50th anniversary and both of you look the same as when you started this very big delightful blog. And watching the grands grow and the beautiful garden you’ve managed even with animals that love to taste all that beauty. Can’t forget hearing Butch sing and his humor too. Thank both of you for being a picture of how God wants us to live our everyday life.
Alice, you have been with us for most of these years. Your comments are a blessing. We treasure your love and friendship ♥️
Happy Anniversary Pam! I remember how excited I was when I discovered your blog!!! Here’s to more beautiful posts!!!
Thank you dear Shirley. You have been so sweet in my blogging journey. I treasure your love and friendship!
Happy Blogaversary Pam and Butch! It has been a pleasure to enjoy your everyday living these past 9 years as your garden and family grew! It is hard to imagine life without blogging isn’t it! I always know that when I come by for a visit I will be treated to wonderful photos, love, faith and will leave uplifted~ Thank you!
💕 Jenna
Jenna, you have been a wonderful friend and a true blessing. I think it is time we meet each other over lunch one day!
Pam, I had no idea the first time I clicked on your blog what a blessing you would be in my life. I am so glad to have you as a friend. You have prayed for me and encouraged me in all things. Thank you for sharing your life with all us. I love the stories of your dear mother and father, watching the grands growing up, seeing Sunshine Cottage come to fruition, and of course all the knowledge Butch has shared with us. The scriptures in every post are always uplifting. And I can attest to the fact that you two lovebirds look exactly the same!! Love you dearly, my sweet friend.
Roxanne, you have followed for a long time. I treasure your friendship and prayers and I am so glad we had the privilege of sharing lunch in Highlands, a place we both love! Hopefully we will do it again. We are thankful for your love and friendship!
Congrats on your blogging anniversary. The time really does fly by. I have been blogging for 12 years. It is amazing and a blessing to have meet so many wonderful people through blogging. People we probably would never have met in our lives. I have some wonderful friendships that have developed from blogging land as I know you have too. The Sunshine cottage and your beautiful family are always a joy to see. Your gardens are like Heaven. Have a great. Thursday. Hugs. Kris
Thank you, Kris. I appreciate all of your sweet comments. The blogging community is filled with the loveliest people! Hugs, Pam
So happy for your nine year journey! Your commitment to write and post beatuiful, Godly content is inspiring to many who probably never even comment. You never know what reach and influence you have. Thanks for all the beauty and encouragement over the years!
Leslie Anne, blogging has been a blessing. I have been so excited over the years to meet bloggers from Alabama. and you are one of the sweetest. Hopefully, we can meet one day!
Congratulations to you both. You always share wonderful uplifting pictures and a great narrative. We really enjoy your blog. We’re so happy for you both. Your everyday living is so encouraging. Your garden and the Sunshine Cottage provides so many beautiful posts. I always love the Bible verses and other quotes. You’re a cute couple and have such a sweet family. The grands are all adorable. Thanks for sharing your everyday life with us. Happy ninth blog anniversary. Clara❤️
Clara, you have been a faithful follower for a long, long time. We are grateful for your friendship and love ♥️
Congratulations you two- that’s a big milestone, and I’ve so enjoyed reading your posts and sharing in your beautiful family and beautiful gardens! Thanks for all the inspiration all these years, and here’s to many more!
Thank you, Barbara. I am so glad we share a blogging friendship♥️
Congratulations, Pam, On your ninth blogging anniversary. I love reading all your subjects, from the garden to the sunshine cottage to the simple southern sundays and all your family everyday living events!
Thank you dearest Rita. We appreciate your love, prayers, and friendship ♥️
Congratulations on 9 years Pam and Butch! Love seeing how your landscape, garden and grands have grown! The three of them are adorable. Happy Thursday ♥
Thanks so much, Mary. Our three grands make life fun and interesting♥️
OK – you both look the same….actually like wine, even better. Congratulations on nine years of
loving and sharing the purity of your souls and talents and making our lives more beautiful
visiting with your Family, your home/cottage, magnificent gardens, while experiencing your everyday living in the Lord. Deep gratitude for these spiritual gifts.
Thank you, dear one. I am so glad that you somehow found us. Thank you for your love and friendship!
Congratulations on reaching Milestone #9 on the blogging road, Butch and Pam. I hope there are many more since I love visiting here, drinking in the beauty of your garden and the peace of Sunshine Cottage. Those grands are adorable–I always love to see photos of them. (We Grandmas DO enjoy watching each other’s little ones grow.) Anniversary blessings to you two– youngsters who ARE winning the contest against time! (‘Maybe it’s all the time you spend outdoors that keeps you young!)
Nancy, your comments warm my heart. Thank you for your friendship!
So glad I could warm your heart, Pam. I, too, am grateful for YOUR friendship through our blogs!
Congratulations
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Thank you Marilyn, Joan, and Marion for your friendship. Sending hugs!
Wow, nine years of blogging! What a blessing to have you two online, thank you for all those faithful years, you both are a joy & yes you look the same! 💝
Blessings sweet friends, Jennifer
Jennifer, what a blessing to meet your through blogging. Blessings and hugs ♥️
Congratulations and thank you for such wonderful uplifting blogs! I look forward to, and learn so much from the special talents found in your blogs. I’ve grown so fond of you and your sweet family. Thank you for all of your hard work and thoughtfulness. Here’s to many more years!
Sue, your comments are so sweet. We are so thankful for your love and friendship♥️
Congratulations on your 9th Anniversary of Everyday Living. What a blessing this has been to me. I’ve watched the birth of your grands, the dream and building of the Sunshine Cottage, your beautiful gardens, tablescapes, and celebrations of birthdays, anniversaries and special trips. Your encouragement to me with my little blog has meant more than I can ever say. You are such an extraordinary person and blessing to so many of us.
Dianne, you are a blessing sweet friend. I always enjoy reading your blog. We have much in common. Thank you for following and keep on blogging!
Pam, I’ve tried three times and not sure if I’m posted or not. So let me say (shorter, this time!) thank you for nine years of beauty (I think I’ve been here for most of them) and for sharing your lovely garden, world and family with us. Now, don’t stop!
Jeanie, I am so sorry you are having trouble. I received your sweet comments. You are a dear blogging friend!
I am so glad I found your blog. You have brought me so much beauty and hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful world.
Thank you, Nonie. Blessings sweet lady ♥️
Happy Bloggiversary! Thank you for sharing beauty, faith and joy. Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration. You are blessings. God bless you and yours.
Thanks so much, Maristella. Blessings dear one!
Happy Blogiversary! Now you’ve inspired me to go back and see exactly when it all started for Love My Little Cottage!
Thanks so much, Kristie!
Happy Anniversary. Your grandchildren are so precious. And yes, you look exactly the same. I so love your blog. Here’s to many more years.
Thanks so much, Lisa. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
Congratulations on your 9 year blogging anniversary! I like Shirley was so excited to find your blog. We have so much in common and you have been a great blessing in my life. Your blog is a sweet oasis of beauty, encouragement, and uplifting life lessons. You and Butch are great examples of faith and living out your faith.
Congratulations on your milestone – 9 years is quite an achievement. I have so enjoyed your blog with the beautiful photos of the grands, the gardens, and Butch’s walkabouts. And of course, all the gorgeous tables you have set! It has been an absolute pleasure to follow you along your journey and thank you for sharing all the beauty and inspiration that you do. I look forward to many more to come!
Kim, you are so sweet. Thank you for all of your visits and lovely comments!
Happy Blog Anniversary! That is a long time and something to be so proud of. I was trying to remember how I came across your blog or “met” you, but for the life of me, I can’t remember. I am so very thankful God allowed me to find you. So many times, you have brought comfort and solace to me and it is always like a breath of fresh air to come here. You are a blessing, and I pray God gives the two of you many more happy, healthy years blogging together.
Thank you and your comments warm my heart. I am so glad to discover your blogs and writings. They always encourage me!