Saturday, November 10, 2012

Animal Crackers - From the other side of the fence...

Howdy -

     One day this week I went out to see all the "children" and while out there I snapped a few photos. I started off with the dogs... You see I had gone out of the yard to head off to the donkeys when I turned back and realized that they all four were just sitting there looking at me. Now if I had been in the yard, they would have been running and jumping and would never sit still for photos... but since on the other side of the fence they were just all calm and sitting there watching me to see where I was headed. Of course Autie... he was bored as usual.

My Lover Boy - Slow, Calm, Sweet and yes Lazy Autie... Hard to tell in these photos but all the Doggies had baths the night before these photos... already had run and rolled in the yard I am sure.

Tuco was panting and tired - that little guy goes out the back door 110 miles per hour and has to see everyone, every corner and keep up with all the other dogs, the goats in the next yard, the donkeys next to the yard, the outside dogs running somewhere around and of course where we are headed. He wears himself out in minutes.. LOL


My little baby is pretty much all grown up... can you believe he is 10 months old!!!

Chica, she has gotten the nick name "licker" recently. This girl has gotten to where you can't bend down or reach for anything near her with out receiving kisses or a bath I guess from this little girl. It is like she is constantly wanted to tell us she loves us maybe? She is a happy little doggy and always right up front for attention, you can't get mad at her... well...


Unless she gets you in the face right across the mouth.. yea I know eeewww yuck. But she has gotten Hubby and I more than once recently while working on things for the antique show this weekend. But really... look at that smile on that happy face, you gotta love her :0)

Miss Libbie - Hubby has been working on a new Patio Walkway in the back yard. From the porch to the gate mainly. Miss Libbie, well as much as the other dogs love getting dirty and rolling in the dirt or grass. Libbie hates it. She gets her baths just like the others, but she is never "dirty". She is a Lady you know...

And she is loving the walkway... now she can head out, go down the steps and all the way to the fence to see the rest of the world and not have to get her feet in that nasty dirt or wet grass in the morning.  A real Lady I tell ya!

I then went by to say hello to the kitties in their house. A very rare sighting!!!!

I got all the way up to the fence and Fraidy Cat was still in view! 99 times out of a 100... before you are   anywhere near the cat house Fraidy, Scaredy and Momma Cat are all in hiding waiting until the coast in all clear before they emerge back out to their sunning. But on this day I guess the moon and stars were aligned and Fraidy just stayed in place... well until I snapped a few photos through the fence, once I went to undo the latch and go in... like the speed of light she was gone.

Tiny Sonia was grazing through the fence... Grass is greener on that side I have heard.



She is so pretty... and dainty. Such gorgeous coloring. We love this girl. Hubby has a real soft spot these tiny girls... what am I saying, he has soft spots for all of them, but especially the tiny girls.

This is when I noticed that all my photos were through the fence so far... so I just went with it and started to see who was coming to the fences to see me...

Sonia's older brother Jorge is awful cute too...


Yes, Jorge is Sonia's full brother. Sonia was Macie's 2011 baby... Jorge 2010. This guy does not have a shy bone in his body. Total attention hog for sure!  Jorge will some day make a great stud for someone one day... he is small, has that wonderful black nose and is a totally sweetie.


Then I smelled around to Frankie's pen. I totally love this guy - he has the funniest personality. Just wish you didn't smell him long before you ever get to his pen. Hold you nose though... it is so worth the smell for that face!


Comical with just a look ain't he? Yes... he only has one horn, and it will get knocked off at some point soon as it is loose. He rubs those horns on everything until they get knocked loose, and then he forget and knocks it off... but if you look close that one is already growing a new one. I always tell Hubby if I could get one wish I think it would be to have them talk... we love to guess what kind of voice or accent they would have... We have the most laughs guessing Frankies some days.

Sun was setting by this time.... Got a great shot of Coffee... Can you guess why he has the nick name Ears?



We are still baby sitting Coffee for the neighbors that bought him. He and Toffee actually. They were just fine next door on their property, but when we opened up the gate and let all the Ladies go back and forth to eat all that long lush green grass growing over there, it just seemed mean to keep Coffee and Toffee penned up and not have anyone to hang out with now that that the horses are living in their new home. So since they are no longer a danger as breeding Jacks, and are gelded calm boys now... they might as well get to boost their ego's and hang with all the hot Ladies right?  Seriously they do have bragging rights and love to show off to the other guys... just like all other boys.

Ok... on the fly now - Second Antique Show for us this weekend! We have a little bigger booth, and have taken more than twice the stuff! LOL yes... we have a very full booth for this show! I am going to try and get some photos before the show opens up this morning. OH ... and Hubby bought a "Little" something this last week... I have it at the show, and I am going to be just happy fine if it doesn't sell and I can bring it home... Sunday I'll show you, you are gonna love it, I know I DO!

HUGS and -



Tuesday, November 6, 2012

High Hopes Challenge - Snowflakes and Buttons

Howdy -

Today it is time for the High Hopes Challenge. This week it is Snowflakes and Buttons. I was running late this week, and couldn't even get to my card until last night. Wasn't too stressful, as I knew the perfect paper... knew which image I wanted to use and I really needed some peaceful quiet time, so it all was good.. even if late. LOL

Here is my card -


My papers - that is where I got the snowflakes for the challenge. All the pattern papers are from Tina Wenke's new papers! Have you visited her website and seen the gorgeous card maker papers yet? www.TinaWenke.com. Promise you will love them. And perfect for the snowflake part of the challenge. I then pulled out the new image "Getting Spruced Up" Loving all the penguins :0) I colored with my Copics, and then used the very last drop of my Marvy Snow Marker for the hat and the snow. A little Gold Stickles on the stars as well. I stacked up the papers and sewed them all together. I then found two ribbons stacked them and tied them around the card. I used my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl pen and added some pearl dots around the edge of the image. Three blue buttons to complete the challenge this week.

The inside -


More of the great Snowflake Tina Wenke papers :0) And I stamped the high hopes sentiment, "Snow all Day" 

A great challenge this week at High Hopes.  I hope you will pop on over to the challenge blog and see all the DT projects, and then join us! You could win some High Hopes for yourself!

So what are you up to today? Well first up for Hubby and I.... voting! I am hoping the lines won't be long, we are in the country so usually even if there is a line, it is neighbors so we at least can chat about the weather, farms, animals and such and the lines seem to move quicker. LOL Then home for chores and getting things ready and priced for our second Antique Show this coming weekend! Whoo Hoo!

I am on baby watch too... I have a couple of goats that are acting odd... and as busy as we are this week, and with the weather changing, I am thinking that they are getting close. But they do have their own timing so I'll just be on guard until they say it is time.

Have a wonderful day!
HUGS and


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Whimsy November Release Day 4! & Me and My Space

Hello! It is the last day of the Whimsy Release-  so I will post that up first and then at the end of the post I will share something special in my house for Me and My Space alrighty?


Welcome to Day 4 of our November Digital Stamp Release Showcase! 
On Thursday (1st November) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th November the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th November







I just had to use another one from Crissy's Digis! 

This is Star of Bethlehem


I kept this one simple, focusing on the image - I found some star paper from October Afternoon that I thought was perfect. The image I colored with my Copics, using my Marvy Snow marker on the little lambs again :0) and Stickles on the star.

Here is a close up so you can see how fluffy the lambs turned out! I am about out of my Snow Marker so I will have to put that on my hunt list!!



Here is the inside - I used a sentiment from Crissy as well - 
Crissy's Love Sentiments 

 Make sure to visit all the DT showcasing the new releases today - 



 Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by!

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Ok, now for a just a little bit of Me and My Space as my normal Sunday post - 
Today I thought I would show you something that I do not collect. I only have one... 


This is belonged to my Grandma - It sat in her bathroom as long as I can remember. She kept her cotton balls in it. It was just a part of the room. I have no idea of where she got it, how long she had it or even how special it was to her... now it sits on the shelf in my bathroom just like it did in Grandma's. I don't keep anything really in it. Oh what, I think I have a couple of hair scrunchy things in it. It really isn't my "style" of collectibles, but I love it. Every time I look at her, I smile and think of my Grandma, and her bathroom. Pink shaggy rugs, a quirky pink tissue holder, and the smell of her perfumed powder that she always let me poof on while at her house as a little girl. Isn't it odd how a memory can smell? It does... I can smell that perfume every time I think about my Grandma and this Pretty lady head vase from her - 

Take a minute to see what memory's you can smell ... and enjoy something from a loved one. Those are the really special things around your house right? 

Ok today we are going to breakfast with the locals, then home. Yes... home. No running around planned. We both need some time to catch up on things around the house, love on fur babies, and just chill on a Sunday at home. What are you doing today? 

thanks for visiting - HUGS and




Saturday, November 3, 2012

Animal Crackers - Around the pens

Howdy -

Yesterday evening we got home from setting up the Antique Mall Booth just before the sun started to set, so I went straight out to say hello to everyone and snap a few photos while making my way around the pens.

First up... As soon as we got out of the truck, the goats let us know that they thought it was very close to dinner time. They are very vocal... here they are gathered to make sure we see that they are hungry.


Now as wide as some of these girls are, they shouldn't be hungry ever. (guess they could say the same about me, LOL) Some of the young girls are fat from eating so well... some of the older Ladies are very wide cuz they are VERY close to having their babies!

Hmmmm. Annie seems to be a bit one sided with her babies.

Funny some days they look HUGE, then the next everyone rolls over and they don't even look pregnant. Seems yesterday Annie was a little of both.

Speaking of rolling over... Raffie decided a little evening Dirt Bath was in order -

They do like their dirt baths... must feel good. Makes me itch all over, but they way they roll, shake and grunt they love it.

Handome man  - even if he is a dirty mess now.


Next I turn to the left and see Mr. Cleatus relaxing on the top of his hut. I know he would hate it me bringing it up to you, but I just adore the little curls around his face!!



He is a stunning goat, and even though we have more Bucks than we need, I am so glad that no one bought him last Spring when I ran ads. He is just too gorgeous, with his striking coloring, ice blue eyes and of course those rings of curls around his face! Peso is in the back ground reminding me that he is handsome too...

Next I make my way to the Adult Donkey pen, most everyone was busy chowing down on the rare November Green Grass. Flavio was curious about what I was doing. He came all the way to the fence to me, let me touch the end of his nose, she sniffed my hand and then trotted back to the grass line to his Mom. He better enjoy his Mommy Bella... this boy is just about to be moved over to the Fraternity Pen with the other young gentlemen.


And that is where I went to next... the Frat Pen. 


Found all the young guys but Sergio, standing and watching me. I think all of my animals know they are suppose to stand still when I point a camera at them - LOL  Good looking group of young dudes aren't they?

I then made my way to the Sorority pen to say hello to all the young girls. Some were too busy eating, then a few were to interested in nose scratches and sniffing the camera. Took about 10 photos and realized that they were just not into modeling yesterday.

Next up the Cat House - Yes, the CAT HOUSE. I had someone ask a week or so ago if they were still in the "chicken coop". And honestly, we did let them out a few weeks back to roam the farm, and "be free" but it didn't go so well. These are city cats if you remember, a bit sheltered spoiled kitties. They do not know much about wild animals and Big Dogs and coyotes that are around here. After one night... everyone but one was at the Cat House the next morning and wanted back in.

It seems that they love their House, they are completely safe, have shelter with big cozy beds inside. They have a covered porch and outdoor area to enjoy the good weather and stretch out in the sun when they would like. We left the door open to the house to see if they would come and go, but no, they felt secure inside their area, and when Teddy our standard Donkey decided that he would like to see what the inside of their house looked like and totally freaked them all out by trying to go in, we decided for their safey as well and keeping Teddy and the outside Dogs out of trouble we would close it. And they are perfectly content to live there - as long as we promise to visit them every day for some ear scratches and plenty of food and water of course.  So it is officially their house, the Cat House now. Hubby has promised to build me a new Chicken Coop as soon as we are all caught up around here.

Big Moe is the biggest love of the group. I would move him in the house in a minute if he didn't hate dogs so much and I didn't think he would climb and tear the house apart running from my rug rats.


Next up I went to say hi to the young men in the goat pen. But they were all at the other end of the pen... I did take time to stand and look at one of their huts... Don't ever think that goats are not destructive, especially Male goats!!  BAD GOATS!


 That is all I have for today, and yes I know... I know... I don't have any photos of the doggies this week. You are due a few I know. I took about 75 photos of the dogs, they were insane running from fence to fence and wouldn't pay attention to me at all. NONE of the photos of them were remotely in focus or even slightly worth trying to show off. I will keep trying - all the Goats screaming and Hee Haws were just too much for them I guess.


See you tomorrow!
HUGS and

Friday, November 2, 2012

Whimsy Stamps Release Day 2 !


Hello and welcome to Day 2 of our November Digital Stamp Release Showcase! 
On Thursday (1st November) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th November the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th November


 To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...









Here is my card for today's release -  I fell totally in love with the Christmas Cardinal from Stamp Art Designs by Kathryn!!



First again I need to give a huge shout out to Tina Wenke - Her new papers are so beautiful and they are perfect for this image are they not? Make sure to visit her new site and see them ok? (www.tinawenke.com)  Now back to this beautiful image. I will be honest here... I colored on this for over an hour. I kept going back and adding more shading, adding more snow, adding more stickles to the berries. Then after all of that I decided to pop the bird... so I printed me a second one and colored the bird all over again cut it out and pop dotted it over the first bird. 

You can see the popping here - 


I also die cut out a little wooden fence and added a little snow to it as well. Then I added the very last piece of my favorite ribbon. I need to find more of that ribbon.... 

Here is the inside with matching piece of the Tina Wenke Papers -  



From now until 4th November the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th November




Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the
 Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!



Hope you are making the rounds to see all the new images - another great month of released images from Whimsy! The wonderful thing about Digitals... you can afford to get more of them and you can get them really fast and size them to any project. 

See you tomorrow - 
HUGS and-

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Whimsy Stamps Release



Hello and welcome to Day 1 of our November Digital Stamp Release Showcase!

On Thursday (1stNovember) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new Digital designs from 







From now until 4th November the Whimsy Stamps Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th November


And my card for Today's Release - 


I am Totally in LOVE with the new image from Crissy Armstrong!!! Nativity Scene is just one of the cutest Christmas stamps ever don't you think?



I had so much fun coloring this one! And loved adding the Marvy Snow Marker to the bunny tails and adorable little Lamb :0)

The inside I added a sentiment from Crissy as well - I love how PERFECT it goes with this stamp!



To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...




Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the
 Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations!



See you tomorrow :0)   Hubby and I are doing a few quick errands then coming home to load up the trailer for the booth in the Antique Mall. Quick stop at the Doctor for my weekly weigh in... I sure hope it is a good week for that, I feel like I haven't stopped moving all week that should count for something right? I might cry if I don't show a loss... LOL 

Have a great day - HUGS and