Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thankful for the moment

I went outside with the camera yesterday afternoon, hoping to photograph some of the things for which I am thankful. Deets showed up to help and started clawing his way up my jeans, trying to perch on my shoulder. He can be such a pest sometimes. He kept knocking my arm, ruining every shot I had. I finally gave up, pulled him off my shoulder, and set him down on the handiest spot.



It wasn't an image I had in mind and had nothing to do with Thanksgiving, but who was I to argue?



We all stood there for awhile, wondering who would be the first to move.



George took a few steps, and Deets decided that was enough excitement for one afternoon.



I put the camera away and decided to just think about all the things I am thankful for instead of photographing them. The memory card wouldn't have been big enough anyway.

28 comments:

Pat in east TN said...

Aaaah Deets .. wanting to be the center of attention and it sure back-fired on him this time. Great pictures!

I have many blessings in my life/so much to be thankful for, one of which is having your blog to enjoy every day. Thanks Carson and Happy Thanksgiving!

Victoria Cummings said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Carson! Maybe Deets would like to ride in the cart and drive the boys? I'm thankful for your friendship and great photos and your fabulous four-legged family. Hope you have fun today!

Sandra said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Carson. I am thankful for being invited into your life. Your blog is the best. It makes me smile every day. I am grateful for that. Thank you!
Best always, Sandra

giantspeckledchihuahua said...

Both George and Deets are thankful you had such a great idea! Georges stinkeye, in the first picture, speaks volumes...

Cheryl Ann said...

Happy Thanksgiving! Cute pics! Enjoy your day!

Grey Horse Matters said...

Happy Thanksgiving Carson. Have a wonderful day.

Nuzzling Muzzles said...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Happy Thanksgiving.

Suzanne said...

I'm thankful for your peaceful, critter loving life and for sharing it with me. I love the beautiful views - landscape and critterwise. Thanks, Linda.

slingback said...

Look at the ears! They are both quite ok with it, but still ... on guard. But I love love love Deets! - he's everywhere and his self confidence is sky high, just as my childhood cats - also outdoors and free farmcats. Do the indoor gang know what they're missing? And what happened with Snapper's attempt to explore outdoors? (It was Snapper, right?)

Carolynn said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your entire family furry critters. I'm so very thankful to number you all among my friends.

Laughing Orca Ranch said...

Beautiful way to start a Thanksgiving Day. Looks like you have much to be thankful for, Linda.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day with your four legged loved ones.

~Lisa

Justina said...

OMG, you got Deets on George! Great photos. Happy Thanksgiving Linda.

Breathe said...

I'm impressed they both posed for so long. Shock will do that. Thanks for the smile today!

Sandy ~~~ said...

Quite simply put...I am thankful for having met you this year, Linda. You've taught me all about blogging and filled my days with humor and beauty.

And, darn you, you've made me miss New Mexico more. But I look so forward to moving there and already having my first good friend in place.

Happy T-day to all critters at the 7MSN!

Hugs!

Shirley said...

George is a cool customer! (Looks like Alan was coming to his rescue....) I love the landing shot of Deets.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Laura ~Peach~ said...

if deets had tried scratching Georges back he could have gotten free rides forever!!!
I totally agree if i were to photograph all i am grateful for there are not enough memory cards inthe world :) Happy Thanksgiving

Farmgirl_dk: said...

George - what a patient guy! My guess is that the result would not have been the same had that been Alan! :-)

phaedra96 said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I am thankful that you share your critters with us. They always make me smile(and want a donkey or two. Boss says "NOT"!!!!) oh, well. sigh.

Joanna@BooneDocksWilcox said...

I'm very thankful for your blog, I just love those donkeys, all your animals, New Mexico blue skies, and that Deets is just a nut.

CeeCee said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all the critters you share with us every day! George is such a good sport. :)

Anonymous said...

Love that Deets! Came here for the equids, got hooked by the cat. How did he come into your life? How did he get his name?

Hoping you had a good Thanksgiving.

Beckytwogirls said...

Don't be hating on George now Deets. I can see that look in your eye. Love you Deets!

Spruce Hill said...

Cute pics! Hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving!

deejbrown said...

I see yet another Mark Rashid clinic coming, this time with cat riders~

Bibi said...

You blog brings such joy to so many, including me...................you are a gift to all of us and I thank you on this day after Thanksgiving !

I won't hope that your furkids got special treats..............that happens daily !

Michelle said...

I don't know...it didn't look to me like George was too thankful there! Made for some cute photos though! I hope you had a great day!

turquoise cro said...

Laughter is the BEST medicine and I LOVE clicking onto past posts here!! The donkeys(burros? do YOU have 1 of each, I am confused!)What FUN and SWEETNESS YOU have in your life!! By the way this is the post about Thanksgiving and Thankful Moments! GOD BLESS YOU all on 7MSN Ranch!