Foto Friday 11 ~ Oh Deer Me

 

My son Michael sent some critter photos that he has taken recently around his place. 

Outsmarted by a raccoon!

Sometimes in the chaos of life, we overlook the simple things, the store door held open, the thank you, and have a good day from the checkers, the person who lets us cut in line if we only have one item.  A grandbaby's hug, a text from an old friend...there is always something to be thankful for. 

I wish you all a happy holiday and/or a Merry Christmas. 

Just for the week, may we all be able to leave the stresses of our world outside our doors. 

sharing with Michelle for Thankful Thursday, Yogi for Skywatch Friday, Eileen for Saturday's Critters

Sepia Saturday ~ Portraits

 

You are not country if you can't put your rocking chairs out in the field and pose for a family portrait. This is my great grandparents Earnest Luther and Harriet Cox Barrett, (sitting) with three of their children (from left Nona, Mark and Lela)  Lela is my grandmother.  

Carrying it one step further, bring out your dining chairs and pose in front of your barn, with your family cow photo bombing the portrait.  This is my half second great aunt (Emmer Jean Vann Ashley)with her husband (John Ashley) , and  four of her children. 

(Mama looks tired) 

Children: Otto (1903), James (1905), Flora (1908), 

Myrtle (1909), Zula Bea (1914), Lois (1919), & Earl (1922)

Portrait made after all  her children were born and some grown.  You may can tell the book that is being held is a family bible.  Same barn, same field. Notice Emmer's dress and Johns suspenders.  Same..probably her very best dress. 

John & Emma possibly on their anniversary. 

These are my people, and contrary to every belief that there is a king, queen, or Indian princess in every lineage, mine were and are just pure, hard working country folk.  I could not be prouder. 

sharing with Sepia Saturday, click on photo to see other posts

(I'm just a little off topic, instead of double, I did family)