Alfred and his chicken!
Now, there’s a blog post title you don’t see everyday – but more of thay later.
First thing first – no your eyes do not deceive you – I do now have 2 CT blinkies to show off. Still can’t quite believe it, but yes – the amazing girls at Weeds and Wildflowers have let me join! Thanks to all those who helped me get those blinkies there – you know who you are!
Secondly, it is even harder to believe, and a lot more significant, but as of today Northern Ireland has got a power-sharing devolved government. It is a day we thought we would never see. There is a long way to go but there is a lot of optimism for a peaceful future.
So – what about that chicken?
This layout is for my dh, who wondered when I would get around to making a layout from his side of the family. I did my best with a poor copy of the picture, but I hope you can see the detail. As part of a challenge I had to use one photo twice, so I chose to enlarge my dh’s grandfather, Alfred, and yes – he is holding a chicken/hen.
Here is the journalling:
Thomas Mayes and some of his family in 1910, outsidethe family cottage in Knocknamuckley, County Armagh. The family were chicken farmers and also had an orchard.
Thomas had 9 children with his first wife, and on her death, married Letitia,and went on to have a further 9.
Alfred was the youngest, and appears to be holding a chicken in the photograph.
Kit used Cookery Corner by Lara Payton at Dusty Bear
https://www.dustybear.com/shoppe/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_id=259
Fonts – Journal, James Fajardo and Al Sandra
If you have got to the end of this post, please leave a comment. Thanks so much.
So sweet and he was a good looking lad. Love those old pics.
HUGS
Oh, what a great photo. Love that he’s holding a chicken. You did a super job on this layout!!
outstanding LO JanMary! I love this and you have done a brilliant job with the photos, they look great!
Chrystina 🙂
this is lovely, JanMary! you have done so many different things with this kit & they’re all so fitting for the great heritage photos you have. love the photo of Alfred holding the chicken LOL! how many 7 year old boys these days would do the same? not my 7 year old boy hehehe 🙂 how wonderful that there is hope for more peace in your country ~ what a blessing. glad you got your blinkies blinking!
I love how you did the ribbon JanMary!! Wonderful layout, and that photo is great, even if you don’t think its as good quality. I’m glad you got your blinkie’s working.
congrat’s on the CT’s and love your lo and title!
~marie