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March 2008

Our Photo Journey

Mom? Where is Calhoun County?

Cattle Pond
The day started out innocent enough as we headed out to one of my favorite places in the country, but then we realized we had wandered further than we had ever been, and we were pretty sure we had taken a few extra turns.

Turn left Mom. Let’s see what’s up this way!

Old Railroad Tracks
When we came across this old train track, we had a pretty good idea that we didn’t have a clue where we were, but we were definitely in the mood to do some exploring.

Well Mom, that country road sign over there says Calhoun county.
Hey Mom? Where is Calhoun county?

I don’t know Haley. I have never heard of it. Why?

Well Mom, that county road sign over there says Calhoun county.

And Mom? I can’t remember the last time we saw a car.

Ruh roh . . .

Old Railroad Bridge
I gotta get a shot of this old railroad bridge.

Old Railroad Bridge in Balck and White
I can already see this old bridge in black and white, so wait a sec.

Umm . . .

Haley? Did you say Calhoun county?

I told ya we should have turned right!
Yeah Mom? I told ya we should have turned right!

Ya say what Haley??

Smile for the camera!
You know dang well if ya don’t smile for the camera it’s gonna be black and white, right?

Hey now Mom! I am the one that found the train tracks!

Yeah, turn left. I remember Haley.

Smile for Mikey!
As soon as I mention we need a new pic for Mikey, you suddenly find a huge smile huh? I’ll remember that girl!

So Haley?

Yeah Mom?

Did we bring the cell phone?

Nope Mom. Ya said we wouldn’t need it.

Haley? Ya happen to have an idea which direction home might be?

Go straight Mom. The road has to end up somewhere eventually.

Not in Alabama though, right Haley?

Haley?

Did we happen to pass a gas station?

Cricket Walker

Cricket's Thoughts

Young Love

Haley and JJ in the Park (full color)
Young love . . .
 
It’s so sweet and innocent. Just seeing them sneak peeks at each other brings back memories of Junior High School.

Do you remember your fist kiss?
 
The problem is, that as I am taking the pictures, my brain panics.

WAIT!

This is my little girl, my baby!

Haley and JJ (Black and White)
Then the scene in front of me changes to this.

Omggggg! Stop looking at my baby like that!

JJ in The Park
And, in my mind’s eye I stop seeing this sweet boy next door look.

JJ in Black and White
And instead, he takes on that bad boy look, as if he has put on a black leather jacket and just pulled up in the driveway on a Harley. 
 
 Lord, I really need to buy a shotgun. 🙂

Cricket Walker