Our Photo Journey

School Is Back In Session

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

 Day twenty-three of our photo journey …

How is it that this child can scrunch up her face at an algebra book while still maintaining the look of a perfect southern belle?
School is back in session. Being the wonderful mother that I am . . .
I have just one thing to say . . .
Yeeeeeeeeeeehaw!

Everything That I Can

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Day twenty-two of our photo journey …

Something about the evening sky always brings me peace.

It is a feeling of closure, or maybe assurance that I have done everything that I can do today, and that I can give it all a rest now.
Tomorrow is a brand-new day.

I Got Her That Time!

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

Day twenty-one of our photo journey …
Narration Provided By: Lady Katherine and Jacko (Chunk)

“She has the camera again. Just don’t look at her. Maybe she’ll go away.”

“Just a minute Katherine. I am trying to steal a kiss from Haley!”

“Jacko! Just turn away from her! Don’t let her see your face!”

“Katherine! I am telling you that [...]

Watermelon Carnival Shuttle Stops

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

Day twenty of our photo journey … 
The sun was coming up for the second day of the Watermelon Carnival before I had even closed my eyes from the day before.

Everything starts out very early with an all you can eat breakfast of pancakes and sausage, along with plenty of hot coffee and orange juice, served up [...]

38th Annual Watermelon Carnival

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Day nineteen of our photo journey … 
With the temperature hovering in the upper nineties all day, it was definitely a sweaty start to our 38th Annual Watermelon Carnival.
You cannot help but spend the entire day smiling and eating!

Can it be? Is it possible? Is Elvis alive at the Watermelon Carnival?

This scene of a man and his [...]

Masses of People and Traffic

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Day eighteen of our photo journey … 
Our tiny town is in the middle of a whirlwind of activities as everyone prepares for the 38th annual Watermelon Carnival this weekend.
I wasn’t real eager to get out in the middle of all the masses people and traffic to escape long enough to take a few pictures.
Okay, I realize [...]

The Dog Days of Summer

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Day seventeen of our photo journey …
We are without a doubt right smack in the middle of the dog days of summer here in Mississippi, with our hottest and most sultry days.

Even though the sky was blue today there was a steamy haze everywhere we looked.

The weeds along the fence caught my attention. The flowers were [...]

Our Town Pavilion

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Day sixteen of our photo journey …

I have always been fascinated by the history behind small towns. When I was walking downtown today, I realized that in my mind, I tend to picture our town in black and white, almost as if I am imagining old time photographs from 100 years ago. 

 
But, when I look up [...]

Our Trip to McDonalds

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Day fifteen of our photo journey …
It was a slow lazy day here in Small Town, USA so we decided to invite you along for our trip to McDonalds.

Trips to McDonald’s are a special treat for us, mostly because we have to drive anywhere from 30 - 45 minutes to get to one.

“I can’t bear to look. [...]

Memories Of My Childhood

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

 Day fourteen of our photo journey …

As I stood on the front porch today, wondering if the weather would ever clear up long enough to take a few pictures, I looked over and noticed my daughter’s bike. It’s a retro style bicycle, and for some reason it brought back memories of my childhood.
 
As a child, I [...]

You Can Make It

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Day thirteen of our photo journey …
There are at least a gazillion ways to get to various hideaways on Enid Lake. Our mission today was to find a new way that we hadn’t tried before. When my kids are involved though, there is always a pretty good chance that means we will embark on an adventure [...]

Will Ya Take My Picture?

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Day twelve of our photo journey …
Goodness! Today was filled with a whirlwind of activities and errands so we didn’t have a ton of free time, but we still made a few stops to make sure to keep our commitment of at least one picture a day.
Our first stop was a cotton field …
The flower blooms [...]

Took My Breath Away

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Day eleven of our photo journey …

It was so grey and dreary outside today that my plan was just to take a picture of my favorite coffee mug and call it good.
BUT . . . I knew that there was no way Haley was going to let me get away with that, so I didn’t [...]

Pure Peace and Tranquility

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Day ten of our photo journey …
Relaxing on the park bench, just enjoying the sunshine on my face, I looked up and saw Haley leaning on the edge of the pavilion.

The look of pure peace and tranquility in her eyes made me begin to understand how far our photo journey has brought us.

Just Another Day

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Day nine of our photo journey …
Have I ever told you that I have a thing about mailboxes? I think maybe they bring back memories of when I was a kid. You know, when people used to mail real letters to you. Yeah, I know, that is too far back for most folks to remember, [...]

Beginning to Bloom

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Day eight of our photo journey …
When we moved, it felt at times as if our lives had been uprooted, right down to the flower bulbs we planted early in the Spring. 
 
For weeks after we transplanted them, the leaves of the flowers looked brown and wilted. We were certain that they would die, but we just [...]