Years ago ( 1986) I made many, many little mice to sell and also give as Christmas gifts. I only kept 2 mice that I never fully finished and had forgotten about them until we received the buffet my husband inherited from his parents. There in the buffet were some of the mice I had given them many years ago. I do remember them displaying the little mice around Christmas.
I gathered the mice up and put them into one of the terrariums my husband gave me for Christmas this year.( I am so excited to arrange some miniature plantings in these terrariums.) Look at all the little mice gathered together, a mouse reunion !
The mice shared tea while they got reacquainted , and I overheard them planning a tea-party in the near future. Won't that be interesting ? They will have to be careful about making too much noise because my cats love a good mouse treat, real or stuffed !
As I was putting away Christmas decorations I peeked into the Bear family home. Mrs. Bear and Baby were also sharing tea and Baby was asking mama if they could celebrate New Years' Eve with a big party at the Little's home. Papa Bear was already over at the Little's where he and Mr. Little were sipping tea and having a lively discussion, as they are wont to do. If there is to be a party I suppose it will be up to Mrs. Bear and Mrs. Little to arrange. I think my husband & I should lock up the honey
just in case the Bear family raid the pantry again this year.*
Mrs. Bear finished her tea quickly while Baby ate his apple as he gulped and sloshed his chamomile tea with honey. You can see Mrs. Bear has cake already made for tonight's celebration, she only has to keep Baby from sneaking licks of frosting or taking baby bites out of it.
It just might be a pretty lively New Year's Eve around here after all even though my husband & I are planning a quiet evening together playing a game we received as a gift. We hope your New Year's celebrations are wonderful and the coming new year brings you joy & blessings abundant !
I am joining these ladies for Tea-Time Tuesday this last day of 2013 ~ Enjoy !
Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage *
Artful Affirmations *
Martha's Favorites *
Bernideen's Tea Time Blog *
Antiques & Teacups *
14 comments:
Oh my Kathy! They are the sweetest! What a good surprise.
Happy New Year to you!
Hugs,
Terri
HI KATHY: I LOVE THE WONDERFUL MOUSE HOUSES. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING SO FAITHFUL. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR HUBBY. SENDING LOTS OF LOVE THIS NEW YEAR'S EVE! HUGS, MARTHA
Dear Kathy...What a thoroughly delightful mouse reunion!
I think your hubby's gift of terrarium was also super.
May your new year be very blessed. Susan
Those mice are just adorable Kathy! Recently I got a box of my old crafts back after 10 years in storage, (was forgotten) When i opened it and looked thru all the things I made I must admit that I had a feeling of, "how'd I ever make that?"...lol Happy New Year to you my friend and much love for 2014. :)
Puts me in mind of Tasha Tudor! Hope you have a happy and healthy new year!
June
These mice are so cute!!!
Happy New Year!!
Kathy, Jean is right...Tasha Tudor! This is simply delightful; I love the work of your hands and heart. May God drench you with His blessings and gifts this year; may He keep you in the palm of His right hand of righteousness.
Happy New Year, Kathy! Your little mice are just too cute! I love a fanciful post. We need to play once in a while, don't we? I think there is a little Tasha Tudor in all of us. Thank you for sharing this adorable post with us and I pray this new year brings much joy your way.
Blessings,
Sandi
What a fabulous collection of mice! How cute! And the log cabin is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your furry friends and linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea! Happy New Year to you and yours!
Ruth
Your mouse are so adorable! What a delightful surprise that must have been to find them again. Happy New Year to you and your family, Kathy!
Oh, what fun! I trust the eve was non-too-eventful...this reminds me so much of the Muppet Christmas Carol(our favorite holiday movie). Your mini scenes are so cute!
Happy New Year!
~april
We still have one of those mice at our house...it traveled the world.
So you like miniatures! I love your little mice! They are so sweet! How fun to find them again! You should make more and sell them! Happy New Year!
The mice are sweet, and I'll bet they would be popular again today. I'm glad some of them came back to you.
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