You wouldn't know it driving past our house though. Even the neighbors are starting to comment on it. Today's the day! But first, a little holiday cheer from the farm. What are those crazy boys up to this year?!?
There has always been a bit of a rivalry between the older boys (Chocula, Hershey, Daniel and Burrnie) and the the younger boys (Baaxter, Woody, Murphy and Woody). Girls, food, cookies, back scratches...you name it.
Chocula's usually the main enforcer. Baaxter's smart enough to stay out of the way (usually ;-). Woody's mouth runs all the time and somehow cute, innocent little Spud keeps getting caught in the middle. Daniel likes to take advantage of everyone's distraction and come over for extra attention.
I wasn't going to paint a new card this year. Last year's number ten seemed like a nice ending point and really, other than a snowball fight or trying to figure out a way the sheep could make snow angels without looking dead, I couldn't come up with any other winter activities to portray.
When we lost Iris so unexpectedly this fall and quickly realized just how much she'd kept everyone in line, I decided the snowball fight would be a perfect design. Kate's arrival last month tied in well, too. She could be racing in to save the day...with Tilly happy to once again be "back up".
The neighbor kids are back again, as always, sitting on the three white pines from the last few posts. Hank and Maisie are together with Comby by Hank's side while Betsy is with Baaxter. Hickory's (always) eating while T-Bone is watching the events unfold.
Graham pretty much has to be on every card. I'm not sure how he got that negotiated into his contract, but there he is ;-). B. Willard is also a frequent cast member as is Mia. Little Mia is a bittersweet inclusion this year. After years of battling "something liver related" we knew it would not be fair to put her through another winter. She will always be there in spirit though, another Angel Among Us.
Merry Christmas from Equinox Farm!
29 comments:
LOVE the card! You are so talented.
You always manage to incorporate so much in the cards! Love how Woody is trash talking the bigger boys and Baaxter is saying "Yeah, you tell them how 'we' are going to kick their butts!" Great concept! You can't stop the cards!
Too cute as usual, glad to see Kate is working out.
Love it and LOVE the caption.........
lol........................
Agree totally w/ Sheepmom. :-)
Brilliant, as always! The inspiration comes; sometimes it just takes longer than others.
(And I'm really sorry about Mia, Sara.)
Ah Mia...so sorry Sara. I love your card and a snowball fight is just perfect! :)
Love the card!
I haven't started pulling out Christmas decor... Sigh ...
So sorry to hear about Mia. :-( Merry Christmas to your and all of your wool/fur babies!
Lovely card! Merry Christmas Sara!
OH! I didn't know you lost Mia also. It's so hard to lose all our woolly and fur friends/kids. I'm glad you did another card...it tells the story of the year.
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Betsy is painted so pretty!
Another spectacular card Sara. Sorry to read about Mia.
Dang...I had to use the cheat sheet this year for a few. I am slipping.
Merry Christmas Sara.
Like MarmePurl, there are so many new faces in the last year or two that I am not as familiar with the flock as I used to be. (I never knew too many of the Jacobs) So, not only are the cards beautiful, and beautifully painted, it catches me up on the new generation at the farm! Wonderful card. Glad you are keeping up the tradition.
Oh Sara, i am so sorry about Mia. What a beautiful card. I just LOVE it!
I love the card again this year. Of course my #1 boyfriend, Graham has to be on it, but I'm also glad that Mia was included. You know how much I loved that tough little sheep.
Oh, sweet very-little Mia. I know that was a heart breaking decision, but the right one. Yes, this card title may be the best ever. Those wethers ARE frightful! Well done!
Oh no, Mia. You've had a some sad losses this year too. Here's hoping for a merrier christmas.
The title is fantastic!
I love it... but where is Blossom?
Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear about Mia. Thank you so very much for continuing the annual card tradition. It would have been sorely missed. You captured Comby's amazing ginger-orange striations so beautifully! And I love the birds on top of each tree!
OHHHH, glad tidings among the not so glad... PROMISE you will use this as a boxed card set for next year. Yes, I must prove I am not a robot :)
Best wishes for Christmas. Must go bake BIG Christmas Trees!
So sorry about sweet Iris...
I LOVE your card how delightful and fun...gifted you are :)
Love your painting! It's a great concept and well executed, as always :-D So glad you didn't stop - there's always another.
Yes, bittersweet. I am so sorry about Mia, and so glad she's there. )))hugs(((
So sorry about Mia, she was so sweet. Love the card!
So special! a card right from your heart!
Its the best yet! Your just a marvel!
Beautiful card, Sara. Merry Christmas to all at Equinox farm!
(very sorry to hear abotu Mia).
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