It was still way too cold here today for it to be enjoyable outside, so aside from watering and feeding the animals I spent all day inside working. At least we had power today, so in the house it was nice and warm while it was chilly-chilly-brrrrr outside!
All of the outside animals have their thick winter fur to keep them warm, and shelter to stay out of the wind and rain. ...well, the chickens have lots of feathers, not fur. Ha!! The cows and donkeys are super fuzzy! Dixie's Chick is doing well. She comes out of the barn when we go down to feed and lets us rub her nose before she wobbles back to the barn with Dixie. She's a very sweet little baby. I was able to pick her up on Sunday, and think she weighs about 30 pounds. Certainly no more than that. She's an itty bitty little thing.
Anyway... since it was so cold today I thought I'd post another one of the new Whipper Snapper designs just released! Something flowery to get my mind of the chill! This image (Sunflower Vase) is one of my favorite new designs. Hope you like it too! I can't wait for the spring flowers to bloom here! Hopefully our pastures will be full of Texas Bluebonnets this spring! I can't wait to show you those!
Valentine Box Update:
Some of you have questions about the Valentine box I posted earlier this week. I used Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue (returning to the store soon - I just sold out today!) to adhere all of the paper layers, to glue the top two coasters together, and to glue the cardboard tape center to the bottom coaster. It's the best glue on Earth for paper crafts! But I've found that Fabri-Tac by Beacon is better than the Mono Multi for adhering ribbons and fabric-type embellishments. Someone also wanted to know if the box opened, and if so, how. I'll get a photo taken of the box with the lid off and will upload it tomorrow. Stay tuned!
It's late now, and time for bed! 
So glad you have power, and that Dixie's Chick is doing well! What a cutie she is!
I got my Whipper Snapper stamps today! YIPPEE! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bucket of flowers, and I got the heart bouquet, it's just precious with the little love tag! I won't say how many more I got, but we ARE addicted! Stay warm, and DON'T get on the roads! I've seen the videos of TX mishaps, and it's very sad. HUGS!!!
Posted by: Diane McVey | January 17, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Beautiful sunflower. Thanks for clearing up the fur and feather issue, I appreciate it!
Posted by: Juanita(Toni173) | January 17, 2007 at 09:19 AM
Im glad to hear you have power now and you and Alan are warm and toasty. We have 7 degrees here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Brrrrrrrrrrr....... We are use to cold and snowy winters. In fact we were praying for snow with the warm temps we were having a week ago. The snow finally arrived on Monday. Glad to hear you and family are safe and sound. I love your little icons at the bottom of your notes..:)
Posted by: Rose | January 17, 2007 at 05:04 AM
I heard on the radio this morning coming in to work that Texas was in for more cold weather! It's one thing being in Michigan and getting it but not Texas! Love your sunflower--glad I snagged one before they sell out!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | January 17, 2007 at 03:00 AM