Happy Thanksgiving 2014

As I was washing dishes last month, I looked out the window and saw this guy resting in the woods. I went out onto the deck with my camera.
 

He stood up, but then posed for me, just like this. He stayed very still for quite a while, then wandered off. I thanked him by tossing two pumpkins back there on November 1st.

 
These are a few bridesmaid's bouquets and corsages from the wedding in October. I didn't have the heart to throw any of them away, so they are hanging upside down in my closet now, drying.  I love their fall colors. We have one apple left from the many pounds Middle Child picked last month. My husband is going to put the last one in our turkey. Wishing all of my American bloggers a Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones.

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  1. AnonymousNovember 24, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Great capture! I know a lot of people view deer as a nuisance, but I love them. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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    1. BijouxNovember 24, 2014 at 5:21 PM

      They actually are a huge nuisance here. I've gotten over not being able to have most flowers and shrubs, but they are a danger to drivers. I know two people who were hit by deer (truly, the deer just jump right into your car, you do not hit them!) last week. Fall is the worst.

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    2. BijouxNovember 24, 2014 at 5:28 PM

      But they are majestic animals when they are still! Enjoy your turkey day, Mark!

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  2. Danielle L ZecherNovember 24, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I love the flowers! So pretty!

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    1. BijouxNovember 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM

      Thanks Danielle! I thought they were some of the most beautiful bouquets ever.

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  3. Rob KNovember 24, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Great photo, beautiful flowers! Happy Thanksgiving, Bijoux!

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    1. BijouxNovember 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM

      Thank you, Rob. Enjoy your time off as well.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 24, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I honestly thought that was a fake deer! Nice picture. The flowers are gorgeous too.

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  5. CraigNovember 24, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Wow. . . that's a pretty nice view out your window. Several years back, I worked in an office on a wooded edge of town, and a few times a year, the deer would walk right past our windows while we were working. . .

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    1. CraigNovember 24, 2014 at 5:55 PM

      A deer nearly ran into my car on my way into work last week. I think the line between beautiful and nuisance is determined by whether they eat the crops you're hoping to sell, or trashing your car, or not. . .

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    2. BijouxNovember 25, 2014 at 6:51 AM

      Sounds as though you are familiar with the deer hit and runs! I've been hit twice, but was very lucky that they did no damage to my mini van. That tank had a great rear bumper!

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  6. RonNovember 24, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Faaaaaaaabulous photographs of the deer! Brava! I love that second shot of him standing!

    Gorgeous flowers too! The colors you captured in both the flowers and apples are amazing!

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY to you and your family, my friend!

    (((((((((( You ))))))))))

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    1. BijouxNovember 25, 2014 at 6:53 AM

      Thanks, Ron. I thought it was amazing how the colors of the apples and flowers matched up so well. Enjoy your holiday!

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  7. bettyNovember 24, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    That would be cool to see a deer like that from your kitchen window :) Such pretty corsages too; beautiful assortment of flowers :)

    I too hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving for you and your family :)

    betty

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    1. BijouxNovember 25, 2014 at 6:53 AM

      Thanks, Betty! Hope you have a peaceful holiday.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 25, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    do you live in a cabin up in the mountains??

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    1. BijouxNovember 25, 2014 at 6:55 AM

      Nope, it's a suburban development with woods in between houses. It's actually rare for me to not see multiple deer back there everyday.

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  9. KatNovember 25, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Oooo. He is beauty! Great catch with the camera!
    And those bouquets and fruit look GORGEOUS sitting together. The colors are fantastic!
    Hope you and your family have a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. Stephanie FarisNovember 25, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    What beautiful flowers...and we get deer behind our house sometimes, too. We're in a suburban area near The Opry--so it's not a rural thing, for sure. It's SO hard to get a great shot like that, though! Good job!!!

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    1. BijouxNovember 26, 2014 at 1:01 AM

      It's funny that I don't associate deer with rural areas either. They are our suburban backyard pets.

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  11. nickNovember 26, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    Happy thanksgiving, Bijoux!

    And what a gorgeous deer....

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  12. Secret Agent WomanNovember 27, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    What a gorgeous creature! And the flowers and apples together are very cheerful colors.

    Happy Thanksgiving ot you and yours!

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    1. BijouxNovember 28, 2014 at 7:13 AM

      Thanks, Agent. Hope you are having a good weekend.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 1, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Gorgeous up close photos of that deer! Amazing! And Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 1, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! Where was that big fella when I was out in the woods looking for he?

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    1. BijouxDecember 2, 2014 at 8:50 PM

      He's enjoying the expensive landscaping of the suburbs!

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