Farewell 2009 -Welcome 2010

The old year draws to a close. The new year is waiting with all its promises and hopes to come. We wait to see what it will bring.
The past year was highlighted with laughter and tears. Moments of joy and moments that brought us down to our knees to ask the universe "why?" We welcome new faces to the table and watched as once again chairs were pushed in never to be filled again in this lifetime. We celebrated with family and friends and enjoyed moments of quiet reflections in solitude. Life in all its beauty and torment was played out in 2009.

Daryl and I stand together at the open door at midnight to let the old year ebb out quietly with thanks and let the new year come in with all its bright promises. As we stand on this cusp once again we offer you all the love and laughter we can often. We also hope all bright blessings upon you all! We welcome you all to be a part of our lives and thank you for all you bring into it.

Happy New Year!!!!

Burrowing down to stay warm

BRRRRRR its cold out there. Tucked down warm in their little bed 4 brand new Argent De'Bruns are sleeping with full tummies -too cold to pull back the fluff for pictures. Everyone else is huddling and hiding too -can we guess who this is? Its Neme of course crazy little monkey kitty. He's so much fun!!! I'm so glad he came along and picked up to be his forever family.

Guess what I got for Christmas!!!!!

My dad the crazy man that he is is taking all 19 of us to......... Guess ;) WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Who is the biggest kid of all :) February can't come quick enough -I NEED Mouse Ears!!!!

The bunnies wish you a merry Christmas too :)

On the first day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
A pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the second day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the third day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Seven sweet kisses,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Eight big arm scratches,
Seven sweet kisses,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Nine gnawed on packages,
Eight big arm scratches,
Seven sweet kisses,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Ten nose nudges
Nine gnawed on packages,
Eight big arm scratches,
Seven sweet kisses,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Eleven cordless lights,
Ten nose nudges
Nine gnawed on packages,
Eight big arm scratches,
Seven sweet kisses,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my bunnies gave to me,
Twelve minutes of snuggling,
Eleven cordless lights,
Ten nose nudges
Nine gnawed on packages,
Eight big arm scratches,
Seven sweet kisses,
Six bunny binkies,
Five big THUMPS,
Four vet bills,
Three chin rubs,
Two chewed cords,
& a pile of bunny poop under the tree.

From all the bunnies and their staff "Happy Holidays" and may baby watch commence -we have four does due in the next three days :)

Merry Christmas

Christmas is......

Chirsitmas is a star
some shepherds and sheep
a baby in a manger softly asleep

Christmas is love for those both far and near
and friends we hold to our hearts most dear
of bright shining promises that we try to keep
of hope of laughter and memories that runs deep

It is not of presents or bright shining toys
or gadets and glitter of which we adore
it is a feeling that we should hold near
and keep with us as we move forward this year

Christmas is laughter and memories bright
that we think of so often as we should thats right
Christmas is the hope of a bright new year
so this I wish to all who I hold dear

May your life be full of laughter and light
May the memories you hold always be bright
And if burdens come along your way
remember that hope is never far away!

Bright Blessings to you all
Happy holidays!!!

Love Kim

Countdown .....

Heeheee :)

A poem for Java

A friend sent me this link on Youtube -its a song that a lady wrote and very beautiful at least I think so :) And since its almost Java's birthday -she's turning 3!!! She gets yet another blog post ;)

God and Dog

I lookup and I see God
I look down and see my Dog
Simple Spelling
G-O-D
same word backwards
D-O-G

They would stay with me all day
I'm the one who walks away
But both of them just wait for me
and dance when I return with glee

Both love me no matter what
Divine God
and canine mutt
I take it hard each time I fail
God forgives
Dog wags his tail

God thought up and made the Dog
Dog reflects the love of God
I 've seen love from both sides now
its everywhere
Amen
Bow-wow

I look up and I see God
I look down and see my Dog
And in my human frailty
I can't match their love for me!

An interesting read

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/fashion/17etsy.html?no_interstitial

Interesting article about how some people are making a living doing thier crafts on Etsy.
Hmmm maybe I should try to make a living out of my hobby......oh wait I am. Still need to convince Daryl I need a barn and some sheep though. Wonder if Luna would like to be housebroken??? What do you think Maggie LOL.
Java says "no way" with a sniff "I am an ONLY DOG!"

HUGS all
Kim
off to water the bunnies again -brrrrrrr its cold

Had to share with all my bunny friends :)

Sounds like my bunnies -bad bad bunnies. Naked cold bunnies LOL.

Off to get new bunnies!!!!!

On a short road trip today to get 4 new French angoras from a really great breeder here in Ontario. Coming home are three new does - I know one is chestnut the other two I'm not sure about LOL -she had a list and my answer was surprise me.
the other one is a new herdsire a stunning broken black buck -yummy. Will post pictures when I get the camera charged and get back from the jaunt.
HUGS all
Kim

Walking in a winter wonderland....

It looks so darn pretty but there is more on the way!!! But today the sun is shining and the snow looks pretty as I head out to the bunny barn.

My treat to me from the Plowshare Show

Could not resisit it -saw it wanted it. Walked over and asked the artist if she ever considered trades. Turns out she had been wondering if I would swap some yarn for something of hers :)
And here it is.
Its a beautiful nickel/silver base with copper accents topped with an oxidized rainbow jasper.
Looking up rainbow jasper this is what its properties are:

A strong protection gemstone, red jasper is known to protect against hazards of the night. Jasper is one of the oldest known gemstones. It is mentioned in the Bible several times. Jasper is a strong securing gemstone. It is a stability gemstone. It is a powerful protection against things that are not good for you and it eases emotional stresses, making it a wonderful gemstone to have in your home.

Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence. It also protects from fears in the night. Red jasper is thought to help balance the energy in the body. All jaspers help balance the emotional energy in the body.

Healing properties of Jasper
Jasper comes in many colors. All colors of Jasper will help balance the vibrations of the body. Jasper is slow to show a change to the person, but is such a basic "good" stone that one should always have it on hand. Rainbow jasper is said to ease emotional stress. Carry rainbow jasper and feel relaxed and secure.

Very very cool!
HUGs all
Kim

Back from Maggies Farm

Ohh what a wonderful weekend. I LOVE going to Maggies Farm. It is so wonderful to be there and get to help out in the barn. I got to help feed the crew and bottle feed Luna (who is soooo beautiful). And of course I had to go out and meet and greet Baby Thunder (VIS) and his entourage. Holly had to make sure I was safe LOL.
WE took part in the Plowshare Craft Show in Syracuse -what a fabulous show. So many talented craftpersons there with the best of course being Maggie and her wonderful wares.
Too soon it was time to go back to Canada and the kids. Not that they missed me LOL.
HUGS to all the critters and people on Maggies Farm thanks again for some wonderful memories.

Happy Birthday Daryl!!!

Yep its that time of year again. Still here, still together and still going strong (I hope) LOL.
Daryl still is and always will be the rock of my world. When things are collapsing he's there to help me carry the load. When I need to cry he's there with the kleenex box and bes tof all he knows when to duck and cover when I am in full bitch mode.
Happy Birthday Baby!!! Love you today and always :)

When it's love you give
(You'll be my man of good faith.)
then in love you live.
(I'll make a stand. I won't break.)
I'll be the rock you can build on,
be there when you're old,
to have and to hold.

When there's love inside
(I swear I'll always be strong.)
then there's a reason why.
(I'll prove to you we belong.)
I'll be the wall that protects you
from the wind and the rain,
from the hurt and pain.

Let's make it all for one and all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know
then just let your feelings show
and make it all for one and all for love.