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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 3

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

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This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought
-Maltbie D. Badcock

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Sunrise at our house!

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First snowfall of the season in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

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My sweet and creative friend, Diana found “Love” in her garden this week!

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Autumn at Nana’s farm in North Georgia

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You have heard animals sense the coming of cold weather.  It is obviously true.  This cow (several days ago) is wearing ear muffs and a toboggan in preparation for the polar front that is heading south!

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Yes, Chef Frank Stitt’s Chez Fonfon does have the best burger in Alabama!!

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Our Allie, cutest photo bomber ever!

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Rustic church in our hometown!

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Nico, our nephew, was styling wearing his Daddy’s suit at this wedding photographed by Be Light Photography and published by Alabama Weddings Magazine

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Home-made chicken pot pie on a chilly Saturday evening!

“I was glad when they said to me,
‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’”
Psalm 122:1

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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 2

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“I was glad when they said to me,
‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’”
Psalm 122:1

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We really enjoyed putting together last week’s post, Simple Southern Sunday!  It really triggered something in us to take the time to look for the little things in life–the things that bring such joy!  Our Creator is in all parts of our everyday living and it is so evident if we just look with anticipating eyes!  Please take time to enjoy and reflect on his goodness.

These pictures all bring a smile to our faces.  We hope that you find the beauty of everyday living!!  Jesus truly understands.

Scenic Cullasaja River in Macon County, NC wearing its autumn splendor!

We love barns!  This Hayesville, NC barn owner seems to show no partiality!

This picture of Nico, Isaiah, and Benji, our nephews, is off-the-meter-cute!  You can read more about them here: An Unexpected Journey.

Dry Falls near Highlands, NC, not so dry!

This church caught my eye this week!

Katy was at a wedding last weekend and this was the groom’s cake–red velvet armadillo!  Anyone ever seen Steel Magnolias?  This cracked Butch and me up and it really hit home, since we are constantly battling armadillos here at our house!

Our friend that always rides his three-wheel bike near our home. He rides daily and in all weather–except the rain! He always proudly displays our American flag and we could learn so much from the joy he finds in his everyday living.

My sweet Daddy is the most loyal Alabama fan ever!!  RTR!

This unique shop, The Spice & Tea Exchange in Highlands, NC was a foodie’s delight!

Yesterday was very cold and windy in northeast AL–perfect for a breakfast of toasted pecan and pumpkin pie spice pancakes with maple syrup and fresh spiced whipped cream!

Thank you for letting us share our Sunday with y’all!  We always look forward to reading your comments!

Blessings,
Butch and Pam

“For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy!”
Psalm 92:4

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Simple + Southern Sunday

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“I was glad when they said to me,
‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’”
Psalm 122:1

Sunday is my favorite day of the week.  It is a day that my family worships with other believers in community.  It is a day of reflection on God’s good gifts that He has bestowed on us, in spite of our unworthiness. Today, I hope you might think on the simple things in your everyday living.  Whatever it may be, the often overlooked things that we take for granted could be the very things that God uses to show us himself:

A warm handshake or a hug.
A beautiful sunrise or maybe a sunset.
A child’s laughter and the joy on their faces when doing something they love.
A meal and time relaxing with family!

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The sky actually appeared turquoise during the partial solar eclipse on Thursday while our Japanese maple’s color was striking in the sun’s diffused light!

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The stillness of our woods from Seth’s tree stand last Sunday

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Katy and her little friend Ada making “corn angels” at a Pumpkin Patch on Saturday!

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Our precious friends, Charles and Kathy’s 1880’s home-so beautiful on a perfect fall day!

The intricate beauty of this butterfly that only our Father could create captured by Seth’s camera

Katy surprised me with pumpkin, lemon, pistachio, and raspberry macarons from a French bakery!!  Let the birthday celebration begin!!

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Cute shop in Mentone, AL with its funky giraffe!

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The simple serenity of this old church

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Wildflower Cafe’s fall display in Mentone

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New Christmas magazines on my secretary waiting for me to enjoy!

I am so interested in what made you smile this week.  Please share below!

Blessings,
Pam

“But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you
see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it…”
Matthew 13:6-7

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