They have announced the winner of the Country Animals photo contest here. THANK YOU for doing that for me!!!!
The winner receives $500 and a featured article in a future issue of Living the Country Life magazine. (If you go to their website, you can get a free subscription, by the way.)
P.S. You can also find their Facebook page here.
ingrid66 says:
Congratulations!! :sheep:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Urbanite says:
How wonderful! Congratulations!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Pete says:
Congratulations, Suzanne! And the kids. :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Heather N says:
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOUR ANIMALS!!!! I can hear them already..they are making their list and wanting something extra special for their share in the win! LOL
On December 14, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Lynne says:
Wow! Congratulations!!! I’m so excited for you! :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:30 pm
ann says:
Yeah clapping hands Congratulations Susanne You deserve it…
I agree Cookies all around for the next month…
Alas I could not get my FREE subscription as I live outside the USA I will keep my eyes peeled for your copy or maybe you can let us Know when it’s Published.
Ann Happy dancing :dancingmonster: :woof: :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Whaledancer says:
Woo-hoo! :woof: Congratulations!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:30 pm
shirley says:
We didn’t do it for you. You did it for us!We love you and your animals. We weep with you and rejoice with you.We feel like part of your family. :hug: :heart:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Sandra in SC says:
Woo Hoo!!!! Congratulations Suzanne and Critters!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Blessings says:
MERRY CHRISTMAS Suzanne! Hopefully, you can purchase yourself a lil something, besides paying bills! Not that paying our bills is bad…but Congrats!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm
shirley says:
Oh, and you make us laugh! 😀
On December 14, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Melissa Marsh says:
Yay, Suzanne! A Christmas blessing!!! :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Penny says:
Congratulations!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Ramona says:
Congrats to you!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Tori Lennox says:
Congratulations!!! :snoopy: Very well deserved!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Bev in CA says:
Congratulatiions! All the love that flows about your home shows in all those special faces. Even when you don’t have a cookie they know they are loved. What a nice surprise to have in this year’s Christmas stocking. Blessings to you and your family. Merry Christmas!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Joy says:
OMG Suzanne!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this!!!!! I’m the one who initially told you about this contest (I sometimes sign-in under “Jo” from my other email addy).
I can hardly wait to see you in their magazine! You know they have a tv show too, right? :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
Thank you, Joy!!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm
trish c says:
Glad all the voting lead to you. You did have the BEST pics, hands down!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Joy says:
Sorry, but I just needed to add one more thing:
I KNEW YOU WOULD WIN IT!!!!!! :shimmy: :shimmy: :shimmy:
On December 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm
texwisgirl says:
Fantastic!!! I am so glad for you and yours! I hope the magazine article brings in tons more followers for you too! We all love your posts, so the more the merrier!!! 🙂 Definitely need to feed those goats and donkeys some cookies tonight! They earned it!
On December 14, 2010 at 4:51 pm
CindyP says:
YAY!!! Congratulations!!!! The little mini animals are starting to pay for their keep 😉
On December 14, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Joy says:
On “Living the Country Life” facebook page, they announced the winners.
Everyone should “friend” them and make a comment about Suzanne winning! :snoopy: :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Wendy B. says:
I’m so happy and proud of you!! Congratulations!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Margaret Rusnak says:
Woohoo!! Congrats!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Eve Davis says:
So does that mean more COOKIES !
On December 14, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Rose H says:
What fabulous news Suzanne! Well deserved winner. 8) :shimmy: :shimmy:
On December 14, 2010 at 5:04 pm
jan~n~tn says:
He who blesses, is blessed! :hug:
You give us so much each and every day. :snoopy:
It was our/my pleasure to do just one simple thing to try and spread the word of how nice a person you are. :heart: This may lead to a lot more readers for you- we hope. :woof:
On December 14, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Nancy in Iowa says:
Major congratulations! At least there’s no one questioning your ownership of the photo this time!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Jessica says:
Yay! I knew you’d win! Congrats!!
Signed up for a free subscription, thanks for mentioning about that. 🙂
On December 14, 2010 at 5:10 pm
CasieD says:
Merry Christmas!!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:16 pm
maryann says:
Congratulations!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Jane says:
Congratulations!! Very well deserved as your pix are just amazing!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Cathy J. says:
I am so very happy for you!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Barbee' says:
Never a dull moment around your house! This is terrific! Celebration.. :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 5:26 pm
patrice says:
Congratulations, Suzanne! One with such photogenic animals should be the winner!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Grammie Earth says:
YAYYY! I’m so glad for you…doesn’t come close to what YOU give to US!
I love the way everyone is stretching / climbing for a cookie!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Rosemeri B. says:
Great Job!! None of the other entries came anywhere close to being as good as yours. Please, please, please consider my suggestion that you use your creative talents to write children’s books about your wonderful animals using your fabulous photos.
On December 14, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Grammie Earth says:
OOPS!
They know they are Internet Stars!!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:43 pm
MMHONEY says:
How Wonderful !!!!!!!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Michelle says:
Congrats, Suzanne! I can’t wait to read the article! :woof:
On December 14, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Yvonne says:
I knew you would win – your pix were the best. I viewed a lot of the other entries and none compared to yours! Merry Christmas!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 6:06 pm
lizzie says:
Congratulations!!!!!! Suznne! you deserve to win!!!! I love all of the animals! now go and feed them a cookie! :woof: :woof: :woof:
On December 14, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Mary says:
Congratulations on your well deserved win. Yaaaaah!
On December 14, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Denise :) says:
There was never a doubt — glad they made it official! Congratulations; even if you weren’t one of my favorite blogs out there, I’d have chosen your pics!! 🙂
On December 14, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Carrie Johnston says:
It was fun voting for you, congratulations!
On December 14, 2010 at 6:41 pm
drucillajoy says:
Congratulations!!!!…you deserve it & so do those beautiful animals…Merry Christmas 😀
On December 14, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Helen says:
Congratulations, although I can’t imagine anyone else’s photo ever came close 🙂 Who in the world could beat the gang?!?!?
‘Lucy’
On December 14, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Mz E says:
Congrats Suzanne!!! I’m sure Clover is shopping for her new tiara as we celebrate her/your victory!
On December 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Debby says:
That is GREAT! Congratulations, your photo was awesome! :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Sheila Z says:
LOL, your photos are more valuable than you told Dave at Countryside Mag! Congratulations, you deserve it!
On December 14, 2010 at 7:11 pm
bonita says:
Hat…Horn…Confetti!!!! er Cookies!
You need new business cards: Suzanne McMinn, farm life potographer
On December 14, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Sundownr / Bev says:
:shimmy: YAY :shimmy: !! Congrats!!
Coooookies!!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 7:41 pm
farmershae says:
YAY! I can’t wait to see you and the farm animals in a featured article!!!! I’ll tell everyone, “I know that gal!!”
On December 14, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Deb says:
I said it before CONGRATS! And Merry Christmas!! I knew you would do it :sun:
:snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
On December 14, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Beth Caudill says:
Congrats on the win! :sheep:
On December 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Mother of a ROCKSTAR says:
We all have know just how cute they all are…now everyone knows!! Congratulations, Cookies all around please for the gang.
On December 14, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Darlene says:
Congrats Suzannne! It’s been a joy to do somthing for your and yours….you do so much for us every day. Love your entire gang!
Darlene in Ks
On December 14, 2010 at 8:20 pm
rileighsmom1 says:
Congratulations, Suzanne!!! :woof:
On December 14, 2010 at 8:30 pm
AnnieB says:
Yaaaayyy Suzanne! You and your loving animals have done it!!!! It’s all about the love you have for your animals and the love they have for you. SO GREAT!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Leann says:
yay for you AND the animals Suzanne. Congratulations!
On December 14, 2010 at 8:35 pm
mary kellogg says:
Congratulations, Suzanne! You are loved by your readers! Yay!
On December 14, 2010 at 8:36 pm
windspiritwhimsies says:
Yay! Congratulations!Glad we were able to help. Can’t wait to see you featured in the magazine! :woof:
On December 14, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Leah says:
Yipee :shimmy: I am happy for you Suzanne!
On December 14, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Julia says:
AWESOME! :sun: an early present for Christmas. :shimmy:
On December 14, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Becky says:
Yay!!!
You SO deserve this.
Congratulations!!!
On December 14, 2010 at 9:11 pm
JOJO says:
:woof: :sheep: :sheepjump: :cowsleep: :snoopy: :happypuppy: :pinkbunny: :heart: :help: :butterfly: :moo: :snuggle: :happybu CONGRATULATIONS!
On December 14, 2010 at 10:14 pm
auntbear says:
cookies all around,eh? :happyflower:
On December 14, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Miss Becky says:
This is great news Suzanne!!! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you, but I knew you’d win it! :yes: :yes: :yes:
On December 14, 2010 at 10:45 pm
brookdale says:
Congratulations to you and the animals! :sheepjump:
On December 14, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Sandi says:
Oh, this is just great, Suzanne! Congratulations! I hope everyone in the winning pic will enjoy some of the winnings! :duck:
On December 15, 2010 at 12:20 am
Elizabeth Gastemire says:
:snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
I am so excited for you Suzanne! I have checked the site every day since Dec. 1st. hoping they would choose YOU and THE GANG!
Yesterday it was still not announced! But today was your day!
So great for you to celebrate. What’s the saying?
“All good things come to those who wait!”
Happy Holidays and Healthy Happy New year 2011!
THANK YOU for all the joy and laughter you bring to us every day!
Hugs: Liz in PA
On December 15, 2010 at 12:36 am
Karen B says:
Woohoo – there’s nothing I like better than hearing wonderful news! Congrats to you and to all the animals who posed so prettily (is that a word?) Bring on the cookies! :eating:
On December 15, 2010 at 1:40 am
Brenda says:
Such wonderful news :hug:
You deserve this win — you are the best :woof:
On December 15, 2010 at 1:46 am
CindyS says:
How exciting! Congratulations … you deserve it! :sun:
On December 15, 2010 at 2:00 am
Deborah R says:
Congratulations to you and your models! Well done!
On December 15, 2010 at 4:34 am
Barbie says:
Congratulations to you, Suzanne! You really are the best.
On December 15, 2010 at 4:36 am
gldno1 says:
You deserved the win! I love that begging picture.
On December 15, 2010 at 5:25 am
Jeanne says:
YES! I knew you would win! Congratulations and Merry Christmas :snoopy:
On December 15, 2010 at 8:18 am
IowaCowgirl says:
Wonderful!!! I had no doubt you were the winner!!!!
On December 15, 2010 at 8:40 am
Snapper says:
WOOT! Can’t wait to see the article. 🙂
Congrats to all the winners.
On December 15, 2010 at 8:46 am
Minna says:
:snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: Congratulations! :snoopy: :snoopy:
Cliff Richard – Congratulations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ZG6HJVKuQ
On December 15, 2010 at 8:56 am
leanna says:
A nice Christmas gift! Congrats!
On December 15, 2010 at 9:05 am
M.J. says:
Congratulations! Your photos bring such pleasure each day–you totally deserve the prize!
On December 15, 2010 at 9:10 am
andrea pierce says:
Congratulations! That’s one of my favorite pictures. And I went online and ordered their magazine this morning! Thanks for the info!
On December 15, 2010 at 9:27 am
DarleneS says:
Those creatures deserve to win. They really keep me entertained. Of course I have my favorites. LOL :sheep: :chicken: :sheepjump: :cowsleep: :moo: :duck:
On December 15, 2010 at 10:06 am
Zusiqu says:
w00t!!!
On December 15, 2010 at 10:58 am
Cousin Sheryl says:
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:snoopy: :woof: :sheepjump:
:sun:
:fairy:
On December 15, 2010 at 11:26 am
Cheryl says:
Yay! No one deserves it more than you Suzanne! Have a Merry Christmas!
On December 15, 2010 at 5:01 pm
4jsMOM says:
Suzanne, you are the best. Congratulations on this win. We love you and your stories and your animals.
On December 15, 2010 at 5:43 pm
holstein woman says:
Pretty much sounds like it has been said, but what the heck, I’ll join in, CONGRATULATIONS! :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
Lisabeth Olson
On December 15, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Mary Ellen says:
Congratulations Suzanne, I so wanted you to win. Woohoo!!!! :snoopy: :woof:
On December 15, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Richelle says:
Wonderful! I voted for you every day! Now do yourself a favor, woman, and buy yourself a set of snowchains for your car with this money!
Sunny greetings from Spain
On December 17, 2010 at 6:05 am