So here's a favorite photo

for this Friday after Thanksgiving.

I'm sure I've shared it before ---

Back in the day we'd always do our best to be together for the after-thanksgiving sales -

[even that time I had to 'sneak' over to Decatur because I was on-call for work - ha]

One of our favorite places to shop was Rhodens - out in Russellville [now closed]...

Mama always gave us a little cash to spend, and it was never about the amount - but instead about how far we could stretch it! 

And stretch it, we did!

I love this photo, 

I love that I happened to have my camera with me 

and asked a complete stranger to snap this shot 

[this was WAY before digital or cell phones...]

I love that it captures an 'every-day' moment that was a tradition in our lives.

I love that we all look so young and healthy - ha.

[I love that I STILL have those wreaths too!]

Happy Shopping y'all!

Doubt I'll be out in the crowds this year 

- I'll be getting ready for our own traditional fun-family-fondue.

Yum.