Winners...and... Woodpeckers?

I wish to thank everyone for all of your wonderful

birthday wishes!

The day which has now come and gone was spent with grandchildren, grown children, and Mr. Whimsy. After I received a bundle of wonderful handmade cards from the grandchildren, the evening was spent feasting on delicious pizza, brownies baked by granddaughter, and board game playing! Truly a fun day!

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Time past, the day finally arrived to pick a winner...and on that day the 3rd snowstorm of the week hit!

Shoveling, snowblowing, shoveling, snowblowing...

...when evening fell and the Whimsy clock struck 9:00 PM, Mr Whimsy was fast asleep!

aaackkkkk...!

We're late! We're late!

But...

the grand plumed hat has now been filled with folded name strips on blue parchment of those that entered...

names were stirred, bounced, and stirred again. As I held the hat well above mine and Mr. Whimsy's head to allow for no peeking, Mr. Whimsy slowly drew a name as I held my breath and closed my eyes. Asking if he should read the name to me, I quietly nodded yes.

The name Mr. Whimsy plucked

for the winner of the 5"x7" Peek A Boo print

is...

.....

Linda from

The Briar Rose Gate !

Congratulations Linda!

But wait!!!

I had a wish that each one that had entered would be a winner!

So, to...

Sonja

Rayna

UUendy

Gail

Tammie Lee

and Gulf Coast Laser Graphics

I would love to send you a mini version of Peek A Boo,

a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" ACEO print (which really is the size of the original it was created from)!

If you would love to find this little print in your mailbox, please email me the address you wish it shipped to at info@delarena.com

Again thank you all!!!

But wait you say?

What about the woodpeckers?

Today the giant 17" Pileated Woodpeckers are calling! A true sign of the beginning of Spring!

~ Pileated Nest ~

These parents were very smart birds! If you look carefully you will notice the nesting hole of last year was created perfectly under the tree growing fungus, providing a natural awning to help shed rain.

~ Pileated Woodpecker Chick Calling for Lunch ~

  Last year these amazing birds decided to nest in a tree at the edge of Whimsy lawn. Such a racket these little fledglings created as they waited for the parents to return again and again with tasty morsels. And what a joy it was for quiet to return to the neighborhood once they flew out in search of their own meals!

Where will the parents create their nest this year? Despite the noise from hungy chicks, these large prehistoric looking birds are a delight to watch! 

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Thank you for popping into the Chronicles of Whimsy!

~ I wish you all an amazing week ahead! ~

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Birthday Giveaway 2012!

Mr. Whimsy has plucked the winner of the Birthday Giveaway 2012 from the grand plumed hat!

and...

The winner...

is...

Linda from

The Briar Rose Gate!

Congratulations Linda!!!

But Wait!!!

For everyone else that had entered, something special awaits you! Please check the next post above!

Thank you so very much everyone!!!

It's that time of year again!

~  Birthday time!!! ~

 Even though I do enjoy receiving, I LOVE to give!

~ Peek A Boo ~

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Soooo.....

...this year I'm giving away a 5"x7" print of "Peek A Boo"!

I would love for you to come celebrate with me!!!

 To participate in my Birthday Giveaway just leave a comment below this post from now through Sunday, March 4th when the Chronicles of Whimsy clock strikes 9 P.M. Please be sure to include your email address or link so that I can contact you should you be my Birthday Giveaway 2012 winner!

This giveaway is open to all young or old, near or far!

The winner will be drawn from the plumed hat Sunday evening by Mr. Whimsy, and announced on the Chronicles of Whimsy blog Monday, March 5th.

~ Good luck everyone, I wish you all a most wonderful, whimsical week ahead! ~ 

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That's Some Hairdo!

~ Baby Bold ~

~ Little Buckling, Bold Logic ~

Last year on a sunny, warm March afternoon this little French Alpine goatling was born. From the beginning I knew he was different from the rest of the kids.

Even though he was born the second of twins, he was large. While his jet black brother, born minutes before him, lay in the fresh hay exercising his young lungs to take in the fresh country air that was new to him, Bold shook his little head, wiggled onto his baby knees, and within three short minutes of having entered the world, was wobbling about on stout hooves still wet and soft.

I sat watching in amazement as he wobbled this way and weaved that, touching with his soft whisker covered nose each wall of his mother's stall. In just a few short minutes he had found his mother's side, and eagerly began to suckle for his first meal of warm milk. With tummy satisfied and not wishing to lay for a rest, Bold stood quite still, eyes half closed as if in light slumber. Every now and then his little pink tongue would pop out as if he were savoring the flavor of that delicious milk.

His first nap didn't last long, for just when his older brother decided it was finally time to test out his new wobbling legs to explore the world and find some milk, Bold sprang with renewed energy, bouncing about as if on springs. First quite unsure, but within minutes, to his brother's exasperation Bold's leaps became bounds, bumping into and off of his brother and mother in the pure joy of movement.

Yes, Bold was different. And who knew that the smooth headed baby buckling would within 6 months grow such a crown of hair on his young head! With such a zest for life and his amazing hairdo, what will this young buck mature to. 

~ Wishing you all a wonderful day! ~

~ Happy Valentine's Day ~

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~ Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day

and a fabulous week ahead! ~

Winter Sunbathing

~ The Winter Sunbath ~

Tigger loves basking in any bit of sunshine she can find through out the house. This is the pose I found her in during one of her sunbathing sessions, and just couldn't resist capturing it with the camera!

February equals Valentines

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I couldn't resist the temptation to create some Valentines this year!

~ Wishing everyone a very lovely February! ~

Nordic Forest in Frost

~ Nordic Forest in Frost ~

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With the addition of a few twinkling stars, a frosted winter window can become a whole new world!

~ Wishing you an amazingly wonderful day, and the happiest and healthiest of New Years! ~
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