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Back when I was in California, my sister Meredith saw a photo of some vintage putz sheep I had seen in a shop and fell in love. One day, I drove back to the shop and bought 4 of them. She gave me one (thank you!) and I sent the other 3 to her. Then I fashioned a hat for my little guy and Mer said she would also like some hats. This morning I made some for her little flock.

We picked out the scrapbook paper yesterday and I brought along the flowers.


Gosh darn it, this little one is a cutie! Making these little hats is very fiddly work and getting them to stay on their heads is a whole other challenge. I’m afraid to move them now. But they can’t stay out here in the kitchen. Their home will be in the glass case with Dinah.

I removed part of yesterday’s post for two reasons. My beloved parents sometimes read this blog and I don’t want to upset them. And…I feel I have been too negative lately. My worries are real, don’t get me wrong, but my blog is predominantly cheerful and I want to keep it that way. Thank you so much for your wonderful, supportive comments. As always, they warm my heart.

Let’s close with a little critter who hangs around my sister’s property.


He was moving fast and hard to capture on film. It was my first encounter with an armadillo – what strange, almost prehistoric creatures they are! This morning he was in the bushes. This little guy gets around.

Well, I have to go. It is almost time for Max to bark at the Pool Monster.

Comments

  1. Good morning Claudia….The sheep are so cute and such a simple pleasure for you and your sister! Speaking of pleasure…Max has got to be one of the highlights of your morning! So cute!~Hugs, Patti

  2. HI CLAUDIA,
    LOVE THE SHEEP, AND THE HATS ARE DARLING.
    WOW!! AN ARMADILLO, I NEVER SAW ONE EXCEPT IN PHOTO’S, THAT MUST OF BEEN EXCITING FOR YOU. ENJOY YOUR TRIP. RIZZI

  3. The sheep are definitely cuter than than that armadillo! Those critters are very common where I live. They can really tear up gardens, and they smell horrible. They are very interesting, though.
    So glad you had some happy crafting time yesterday!

  4. Hi Claudia, I love seeing the photo of the armadillo! I’ve never seen one in real life. What an interesting character.

    The sheep are adorable!

  5. …so loving the happy party hats on your growing flock (are you sure your middle name isn’t, bo peep??!)
    ~ and WHAT IN THE NAME was that creature, I know you said an armadillo but I’ve never actually seen one outside of a museum!!!LOL!
    As far as lifes happenings…it gets messy!!…and I’m not sayin` we should all be complainers or whinning about stuffs all the time ~BUT~ If we are in a place that we have hit that blaring red light, why can we not share that as well??
    There are MANY sides to us women and I would hope that this collective blogging group is just as supportive when we have our crappy days as they are with our happy ones!
    xo, Rosemary

  9. Claudia, I loved the sheep when you first put them on the blog. Love the party hats! Now if you can just get the armadillo to wear one too….Running for cover now.

  10. Loving the sheep – and the armadillo! Such a strange creature! And I know what you mean about problems – it is always difficult to know how much to write. Writing can be so cathartic and fellow bloggers can be so supportive…yet you don’t always want to air everything for fear of hurting others or sounding too negative! But we are only human! xxx

  12. Living in Florida my self, I usually see those cute armadillos upside down by the side of the road. They really do have cute faces, but most people are scared of them.

    Good wishes and I love the baa-baas.

  13. Hi Claudia,

    I understand about removing your posting, but please know that we all will be here and you can “dump” on us anytime.

    Lot’s of love,
    Meri

  14. Hi Claudia ♥ The little sheep are adorable! The armadillo is kinda cute too :) I’m sorry I have not commented much- I’ve been a little under the weather, but I’ve been reading and I just wanted to tell you that part of why your blog is so wonderful is your honesty and your loving heart. I understand about keeping a blog cheery- but sometimes it’s good to have support from friends through rough times too. I wish I could give you a hug in person.

  17. That little armadillo looks like he’s ready to party till the sheep come home!! haha Love the little hats. I sent you an email yesterday – hope it went through.. my computer isn’t working so great lately :)

    Donna

  18. i love those sheep..i have a collection that i usually bring out at christmas..but this year i couldn’t bear to pack them away..so on the bookshelf they went….

    now i need to get busy on some party hats…they are darling

    so good to visit with you today my friend…it’s been too long

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xxx

  19. I grew up in FL so armadillos were common. My sister even had one once as a pet. They are the funniest looking things. Love those little sheep. Perhaps a small piece of double sided tape would keep the tiny party hats on them? ♥

  20. Those cute little party hats put me in a good mood! And the dog barking at the water in the pool? priceless! Thanks for stopping by Claudia. xoRoberta

  22. You are soooo right Claudia…the sheep are too darn cute!!!! I adore the little party hats you made. What a fun thing for you and your sis to create together.
    I think your sister’s friend is darling as well.
    hugs

  23. Hi Claudia,
    I’m so glad that the sheep are having a party. What cute little party hats too!

    Ewwwwwwwwwwwww! That Armadillo has a face that only a Mother could love. LOL!

    hugs
    Sissie

  24. omg! i would have screamed! when seeing that armadillo! eeeee gads!!!

    *goose bumps!*

    your party animals are too cute! i remember when you bought those in san diego! they were priced very well, too!! i think you need more of your own….what do you think?

    xoxo
    becky

  26. Okay, I had no idea that there are armadillos in Florida. He’s an interesting little kritter– I think I’ll hang out with those adorable sheep!
    Hugs,
    Jill

  27. The sheep are just too cute wearing their hats!

    Whoa! The aramdillo took me aback for second. He is really something else isn’t he? I do remember them quite well from Texas when we would visit my Grandparents back in the day.

    Have a blessed weekend Claudia.
    ~Melissa :)

  29. Claudia…you are talented in so many ways! Very sweet! How’s your mom doing? So great that you have your sister in your life and you can both be there for mom. That Max is a riot and an armadillo???? Crazy!!

  30. Oh my! An armadillo! I’ve never seen one in a photo like this before. Great catch with your camera.

    The sheep are great… the hats are a fun addition!

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

  31. Your sheep are sooooo cute.

    Now I can not believe your sister has one of these little guys hanging around…I have never ever seen one in the wild before..I wonder what they eat? Amazing. Thank you for sharing and great photo taking…I am sure he just wizzed by.

    Hugs for a great weekend my special friend.xoxoxo

  32. i want a hat too…those are so funny. very sweet.
    the little guy in the bushes will EAT the bushes. those creatures love to wreak havoc on gardens!!!!! they also the only creature besides humans that carry hansen’s disease (but who knows if they transmit it) (leprosy)…but i’m not a doctor or scientist, so don’t quote me on that one. they have very sharp claws and dig holes everywhere. are they pests, but they certainly are very unique and iteresting. we saw them all the time in georgia and texas. strange little things. didn’t know they moved so fast!!!!!
    glad you had a good visit with your sister. that is worth a summer filled with armadillos…whatever that means…
    lol
    take care claudia
    sue

  33. Those are the perfect hats for those little sweeties.

    You are a very sweet lady and so nice to be so conscious of peoples feelings.

    Have a super duper day.

  34. hi claudia,

    your little partied putzes are perfectly adorable!

    i hope all is going well. let’s look to the fall and all of the possibilities a little cool air brings …

    xo
    elyse

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