This past holiday weekend was a sad one for a lot of us: some of our friends lost their homes in the tornados in the U.S. In what may or may not become a regular feature, I dedicate this week’s photos to them:
Donations to the relief effort can be sent to the American Red Cross.
Update – May 30, 2011: Another post of Amy’s can be found here.
Herding Cats in Hammond River 
I’m so sorry to hear about your friends’ loss, Wendy.
I like the idea of Foto Friday, and what a fitting tribute/kickoff. These are terrific. I love the leaping and am so impressed that Jim could snap a photo whilst being mauled by livestock. What concentration!
Glad you liked the photos, Hippie! Have a great weekend! Wendy
I love this pictures. They remind me of two of my favourite things: (1) swinging, especially on swings that descend from big trees (barefoot is best), (2) standing in grass (barefoot again) — love the pics of siblings fooling around.
And a nice dedication. Timely.
Thanks, Leanne…I thought we could all use a smile or two! Wendy
I’m sorry to hear about your friends, Wendy. It’s been a rough spring in the South and Midwest. We’ve had one storm after another.
Thanks, Todd…the storms are one thing I don’t miss about living in the States! Wendy
The weather has been so cruel this year. I think that cow is a hussy!
♥
Truthfully, Katybeth, I’m not sure if that calf was male or female…it was only a couple of days old!
Hugs,
Wendy
Nice to see smiles, Wendy. Thanks for the treat! ~ Lenore
Thanks, Lenore! Glad you enjoyed it! Wendy
I love the one of Brianna and Hope running and leaping through the meadow. Such joyous photos! You must be beaming proud of your family. And how nice to dedicate today’s post to the victims of the tornadoes.
Thanks, Monica! I’ve been thinking about them all week… Wendy
Great pics Wendy! 🙂
Thanks, Clay…Anna and Jim get all the credit though…I didn’t take any of them! Wendy
All I do these days is send money to the Red Cross- can they send just send me a card for my key ring? The tornadoes ripped up my home state and left my alma mater in ruins and some of my friends homeless. I know how this feels on many fronts Wendy. Thanks for the link to make the giving easier, drawing attention to the closeness of it all, and then for making us laugh with the pictures!
Thanks, Emily…I’m sorry about your friends too! It’s hard to be so far away, isn’t it? I feel pretty useless… Wendy
Love the photos. I do hope your friends are safe and sound.
Thanks, Renée…they’re okay, but their house and vehicles aren’t…glad you liked the photos! Wendy
Fun fotos, Wendy, especially the one of Jim and the cow. They provide much needed levity during this sad time for your friends. I’m sorry to hear about their loss, but glad they are okay.
Thanks, Jacquelin…glad you liked the pictures! My friends are strong people…they will bounce back! Wendy
What a wonderful idea–thanks for sharing, Wendy. Keep us posted on your dear friends.
Thanks, Reeling…glad you liked the pictures! Wendy
I’m so sorry to hear about your friends! How sad! But the photos are great, Wendy! Really fun!
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy…glad you enjoyed them! Hugs, Wendy
Purple boots and a pink sock! Great pics, I may steal that idea of a photo day.
Yup…my girls are fashion plates, Jeanne! Glad you enjoyed the photos! Wendy
That’s positively heartbreaking to hear about your friends, I hope they aren’t hurt and my heart goes out to them for all they’ve lost 😦 Lovely idea with the photo tribute…
Glad you liked the photos, Emily…my friends are physically okay, but have lost people they know. They have spent the week cleaning up what’s left of their home (roof is gone)…vehicles were also destroyed. Thanks for your concern. Wendy
Hey Wendy – I’m so sorry for your friends and those they have lost. You do them great honor with this post and the happy photos. xo iz
Thanks, Izzie! I’m glad you liked the post! Hugs, Wendy
Just read Amy’s story. How sad that so many have lost so much. Loved the Friday Fotos. Hope you keep them up. Always fun to see. Have a great weekend what’s left of it.
Thanks, Jeanne for reading Amy’s post…she’s an amazing writer! Glad you liked the photos! Wendy
I am sorry about your friends’ loss…I can’t imagine such devastation. It’s been a really trying time, dealing with Nature, lately…
Lovely photos…nice to see smiles.
blessings
jane
Thanks, Jane…I’ve been complaining about all the rain we’re getting here…I should be grateful for the roof over my head! Glad you liked the photos! Hugs, Wendy
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It really seems like Nature is furious with us humans these days doesn’t it. My prayers and best wishes to all those who are going through this tough time. I think your dedication is wonderful and I’m loving the tongue action 😛
Thanks, Harsha…that calf thing was pretty funny! Hugs, Wendy