Baby Zoo Animals Website

Baby Reindeer Boris, Weaned in time for Christmas

I found this website http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/ and it's full of photos and info on baby animals of all kinds. I happen to think kids of ALL ages will love it. And don't you agree that the photo of Boris is very appropriate for this time of year, isn't he adorable?!

I have to admit that this little foal pictured below is my favorite....she is an Somali Wild Ass, which are a critically endangered subspecies of the African Wild Ass. This species is believed to be the ancestor of the domestic donkey.

She was born November 16th and her name is Hakaba, if you'd like to see more photo of her, just go their website.

No Room at the Inn

Image from etsy shop all4fiberarts

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62948654/keepsake-needle-felted-wool-nativity?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=Baby+Jesus&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=15&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

I found an article by Melissa of theinspiredroom writing for the incourage website here http://www.incourage.me
To read the entire article go here
http://www.incourage.me/2010/12/more-room-for-jesu.html
The article is about how busy we get this time of year, and it spoke volumes to me...here's an excerpt
"...it struck me how the more cluttered I allow my life to be, not just the physical stuff but with things I do with my time and invite into my life that create a more frenzied schedule and pace, the more I sense Jesus being far away or even lost in the shuffle."

If the article speaks to you too, leave a comment about how...

Old Favorite

When I was a kid and visiting my Grandparents in Huntington, WV, my grandmother always had these cookies for me as they were a favorite. Over the years I've searched and searched for them and thought maybe they were no longer made, but alas, here they are. Walking through Wal-mart, the cookie aisle and they magically appeared! (They seemed bigger when I was a kid) They are still just as delicious.

FEATURED on Etsy FRONT PAGE

I was going to post this tomorrow but couldn't wait! My Aqua Dreams Afghan was featured on the FRONT PAGE of etsy!!!! HUGE HONOR...MEGA...STUPENDOUS

Click on the above pic to see it as it was on etsy or you see the front page archive on craft cult at this link...
http://www.craftcult.com/vault_list.php?list=16671&userid=&fm=0&esn=&m=12&d=15&st=1&pagenum=1&ls=0

I would never have known if it wasn't for a great etsy seller, Mila (micerv84). To see her store go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/micerv84

She is a jewelry designer and sells some really unique jewelry, AND she sounds like an amazing woman! Here is a pendant I love.

Tips for a Welcoming Entry

If you haven't finished getting your house ready for guests during the holidays, check out this link from Melissa at The Inspired Room website http://theinspiredroom.net/2010/10/01/31-days-of-autumn-bliss-day-2-12-tips-for-a-welcoming-fall-entry/

It's full of "inspiring" ideas to help you finish up.

Quote

'...take too much time, and time will take you'

Gus Update

Gus is now a little over 5 months old so I figured it was time for an update as he is growing fast (already 30#). His bladder also seems to be growing FINALLY and the house training is going really well now.

The following photos were taken about 6 weeks ago, also included are a few more lessons learned from Gus...

Lesson #11

Any food is fair game until it is actually swallowed by someone else.

Lesson #12

Take a nap whenever you can. (when not napping Gus is almost always at full throttle)
Lesson #13

Don't bark unless it's important

Lesson #14

Chasing one's tail is sometimes unavoidable

Gus is absolutely in LOVE with the gator and believes it is his job to be on it whenever the motor is running, if you try to take off without him, he comes at a dead out run and dives for the passenger seat (Lesson #15: be prepared to slam on brakes when operating heavy equipment with Gus around (he also believes he should be on the farm tractor AND the lawn mower)).

The following pics show Dutchess' new hiding (from Gus) place. It's her only defense as he won't leave her alone. I'd say she's a pretty smart cookie, of course this won't work long as fast as he's growing.


Gus has an appointment thursday for neutering, Larry assures me this will be quite traumatic for him.