Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The Times They Are a Changin'

Around our yard...




In the Garden...


(Picking our pumpkins a few weeks ago.)

Change is happening around our neighborhood too...







In this ever-changing world, I am so thankful for my constants



(This very may well be the only picture we have had of just the 2 of us in the last few years and probably will be the only one for the next few years to come. At least it proves that we did go out on a date for our Anniversary!)




And most of all, I am thankful for a God who is the only True Constant in my life!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17

Blessings to you today from this
Southern Girl at Heart,
Vanessa


Joining Chatting at the Sky

37 comments:

Ann said...

You're fall pictures are gorgeous. The orange in the trees are beautiful. Home grown pumpkins, now that would be fun.
Ann

Anonymous said...

You all are a beautiful family.
The fall colors in your garden/yard are so pretty.
Thanks for sharing,BTW,the picture of you and hubby is great,happy anniversary.
-Jo
-lazyonloblolly

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful fall pictures!

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

How beautiful!

Mary said...

Beautiful family! Love the photo of your little girl peeking out behind the tree :-)

Sue said...

Vanessa- what pretty pictures of your trees and yard! That red tree is gorgeous. And how cute you look with the hubs on your anniversary. The family pic is adorable, too.
Isn't this just the prettiest time of the year? It is to me!
hugs, Sue

Anonymous said...

Your fall photos are gorgeous, Vanessa.

I love your family photos. Absolutely beautiful!

Jane said...

Beautiful fall photos...and a BEAUTIFUL family.
Jane (artfully graced)

NanaDiana said...

What a beautiful family you have...handsome husband and cute kids...well...and you're pretty darned cute yourself! I can see Fall has found you! Hugs- Diana

eileeninmd said...

You have abeautiful family. Great family photos. Love the pretty fall foilage.

michelle said...

What beautiful pictures Vanessa! You have a gorgeous family and you and your hubby are so cute together!! You look beautiful, I am so glad that you got to go out!!

Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~ said...

Vanessa ~ Lovely photos ... all of them!

Debbie said...

What wonderful pictures, Vanessa!
My favorite of all is the one of your husband with his arms wrapped around and guiding your son. That one is a whole lesson in relationship in one shot, isn't it?

I just love it.

And of course, Miss Peekaboo around the tree steals the heart!

And what a wonderful message, too. So true. I'm so grateful for that which is constant in my life, too.

~Kristin~ said...

Love this post! And a big AMEN to God, Fall and "constants" in our lives!

Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...

What a sweet post! You are a beautiful lady inside and out! Thanks for this lovely reminder of what is constant in our lives!

Maria@BubblegumandDuctTape said...

What a beautiful family, there's so much to be thankful for.
You are so pretty and you all look so happy. Thanks so much for posting these beautiful pictures of your family.

LOVE your outfits, by the way, very cute. You look nice in everything.

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

I love the changing seasons, especially in spring and autumn.

But I also love the constants in my life.

This is a great reminder of both.

Sarahx

Lori said...

Our pumpkin vine never produced anything, just kept growing around the yard. Fun fall pics.

Erica (Irene) said...

....very beautiful family.....and love your pictures of the fall foliage, very pretty colours.

Traci said...

The fall pictures are so pretty! We don't get a lot of leaves changing colors in Louisiana! I really love both of the outfits you have on in the pictures!

Unknown said...

Ahhh thanks so much for posting...I do not get to see the fall colors of the midwest that I grew up with out here...Your photos are beautiful as well as your family.

Kim said...

SUCH a beauitful family! So much to be thankful for Vanessa. I'm so glad we found eachother here. Your blog is wonderul! I've been browsing your lovely home and we have so much in common (I read your profile too!). Have a great day.
xoxo,
Kim

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hey there Vanessa~
What a beautiful family you have! Love the pics of your kids and you and hubby going out on your date- so cute!! Enjoyed the pictures of your fall yard too- just beautiful!

Becca Bertotti said...

Your Fall pictures are beautiful, but your family is even more beautiful! You guys are clearly an amazing family, and I'm so glad that I've gotten to know you! Happy Anniversary, too! Your kiddos are absolutely precious. And, yes, I do envy the gorgeous foliage you get to enjoy out West. Have a great day ... hugs, *Becca*

Donnie said...

Your outdoors pictures are so beautiful. Especially your lovely family.

Ashley said...

You have such a beautiful family! And you are beautiful too. I love the all the pics. My favorite is the last one!

Christie said...

Vanessa! Happy Anniversary! YOU are so beautiful, your family is beautiful and the pictures are just wonderful! I LOVE the quote from James and can't say that I remember it! Of course, I am always finding new treasures and nuggets of truth in the Bible! I am learning right along with my kids,so that is no surprise! Thank you for sharing it...I am going to mark it in my Bible! I have scrolled down your blog to catch up with my friend! Thanks for reminding me of the 'constants' in my life, that I so often, take for granted! Take care sweet friend! Lovely, lovely post and pictures!

Unknown said...

SWEET family picture!!! Thanks for sharing!
xo
lynn

Val said...

What a beautiful area you live at and what a gorgeous family!

Sheri @ www.careergirlinterrupted.com said...

you have a gorgeous family!! :) love the pics.

Gypsy Heart said...

Beautiful family and gorgeous photos!

Blondie's Journal said...

Your pictures are beautiful, Vanessa, and so is your family!! Love that you grew your own pumpkins!

XO,
Janie

DIYbyDesign said...

Thanks for your input. Wait until you see what I got at the Ethan Allen sale. It's a big start to my daughter's room.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The fall colors of the foliage is stunning. Sure do miss that here in the desert. Cactus doesn't change much. lol You and DH are beautiful together and your children are so cute and precious. Love the family photo. Perfect. Hugs, Marty

All That Glitters said...

Vanessa you and your family are just gorgeous!!!!

emily freeman said...

Alright. Y'all are too cute for words. And that photo of the sky from the road at sunset (?) took my breath away. These are perfect, thanks so much for linking!

Southern Gal said...

Love your fall pictures. (And your family is adorable.) The leaves haven't really started changing here yet. Your pictures have me ready to see some fall color!