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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 52

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

 “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord’”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭9:23-24‬ ‭ “Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels, descending, bring from above, Echoes of mercy, whispers of love”
 Fanny J. Crosby
“As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭42:1‬ ‭ Autumn is trying really hard to make a showing at Cheaha State Park!  Northeast Alabama is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.  Our highest point is Mount Cheaha at 2407 feet! Breathtaking views on a beautiful autumn afternoon in the park! Pulpit rock is not for the those who are fearful of heights!
 Adorable Virginia and Minnie are out for an afternoon ride!
 It is fun chasing butterflies in order to get a picture!
  Chocolate Peanut Butter S’more – graham cracker crust, chocolate torte, peanut butter ganache, homemade marshmallows, and toasted marshmallow ice cream at a.lure in Savannah.  Since we have now completed 52 editions of Simple + Southern Sunday, we are looking back on a few photos from a year ago – this waterfall was taken in the mountains of North Carolina near Highlands. This old barn really resonates simple and Southern! Autumn in the North Carolina mountains! “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!'”
Psalm 122:1  final-closer-both-1 Linking with Pieced Pastimes, Silver Pennies, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Mod Vintage Life, Coastal Charm, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, The Dedicated House, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch To Yours, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Cornerstone Confessions, A Delightsome Life, Imparting Grace, Posed Perfection, Katherines Corner, My Romantic Home, Rooted In Thyme, Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, Alabama Women Bloggers, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, The Turquoise Home, My Flagstaff Home, In The New House, Natasha in Oz, Vintage Refined, Karens Up On The Hill, Grammie Time

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 51

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24:35‬ ‭ “I will dwell in the shelter of the Most High God, I will rest in the beauty of his presence.  Your faithfulness is a shield and my great reward.  I will not be afraid, I will trust in the Lord” 
Aaron Keyes

 St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah is striking a beautiful pose against a bright blue sky! Butterflies are in abundance during this most glorious of seasons! I was sneaking a little peak  through this lacy wrought iron gate in Savannah! Our cute great-nephews, Nico and Benji, exchanging a little brotherly love! So ferry cross the Savannah! Delicious low country dish of shrimp and grits at a.lure in Savannah! The sunrise was changing ever so quickly over our pasture last Monday morning! This amazing sunset, over the Coosa River, was captured by our friend, Holly! The famous Forsyth Fountain in Savannah! The goldenrod, the original state flower of Alabama (now camellia), is prolific during autumn as it heralds the season!  I loved being greeted at the elevator by this beautiful vessel filled with floating blooms…at the Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah! Shannon snapped this photo while camping in the North Georgia mountains…seems as though you can see God’s beauty for miles!
 One of our favorite places – Blackberry Farm!

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!'”
Psalm 122:1  final-closer-both-1 Linking with Pieced Pastimes, Silver Pennies, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Mod Vintage Life, Coastal Charm, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, The Dedicated House, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch To Yours, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Cornerstone Confessions, A Delightsome Life, Imparting Grace, Posed Perfection, Katherines Corner, My Romantic Home, Rooted In Thyme, Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, Alabama Women Bloggers, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, The Turquoise Home, My Flagstaff Home, In The New House, Natasha in Oz, Vintage Refined, Karens Up On The Hill, Grammie Time

 

 

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 50

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

 “And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:2‬ ‭sss241“Come in, come in, the door is open
Spirit come and fill this place.  Come in, come in,
our hearts are open.  We’re inviting You to stay
Stay here with us”
Micah Massey & Aaron KeyesWe had the opportunity to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland recently and this picture doesn’t do it justice!  
 Autumn is beginning to show its beauty at Desoto Falls! Fall displays are popping up everywhere!
 Our friends, Terry and Brenda, shared their photo of the picturesque Portland Head Lighthouse on their recent trip to Maine! Darling little Sarah…love that face! With a river running through our city, photo opportunities are limitless! We never turn down a pasta dish…bucatini with field peas at Frank Stitt’s Bottega Cafe!A volunteer vine popped up under our peach trees this spring obviously sprouting from last years discarded pumpkins. The vine was prolific, winding itself around one tree and producing over 30 little pumpkins. Who says an ornamental peach tree can’t produce mini pumpkins?

 Only in the South can Krispy Creme open and people camp out for days and then line-up before dawn for a years’ worth of free doughnuts.  This happened in our city last Wednesday! Such a cute photo idea! 

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!'”
Psalm 122:1  final-closer-both-1 Linking with Pieced Pastimes, Silver Pennies, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Mod Vintage Life, Coastal Charm, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, The Dedicated House, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch To Yours, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Cornerstone Confessions, A Delightsome Life, Imparting Grace, Posed Perfection, Katherines Corner, My Romantic Home, Rooted In Thyme, Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, Alabama Women Bloggers, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, The Turquoise Home, My Flagstaff Home, In The New House, Natasha in Oz, Vintage Refined, Karens Up On The Hill, Grammie Time