. . .
Sheep: What’s up, movita?
movita: Not much, Sheep.
Sheep: What’s that box for?
movita: You.
Sheep: Whatiddy what?
movita: It’s for you. You’re going to get into that box, and then I’m going to send you to live with my friend, Shannon.
Sheep: I don’t think so! That box looks pretty small…
movita: You won’t be in there for long – before you know it, you’ll be living in the best place ever.
Sheep: But I like it here – are you sure you want me to leave?
movita: Trust me, you want to go. Shannon lives in America – the streets are paved with gold there. Americans invented Crocs and the Ford Pinto, so that’s… something. Also, Shannon likes to bake and cook, and I’m betting she’ll let you sleep in her bed.
Sheep: I dunno. I guess it sounds alright.
movita: Oh, you’re gunna love it, Sheep. And you’ll really like Shannon. It’s her birthday, you know. That’s why I’m sending you to her.
Sheep: Me? I’m her gift?
movita: Yup.
Sheep: Well, that sounds about right. Look at my body. I’ve been working out.
movita: Good. It’s settled.
Sheep: Yes, it’s settled.
movita: Will you tell Shannon that I love her? That she’s one of the best blogging buddies a gal could have?
Sheep: Sure, I’ll tell her that stuff.
movita: And tell her that I wish her the happiest of birthdays, okay?
Sheep: Okay, I’ll try to remember.
movita: Safe journey, Sheep.
Sheep: Thanks, movita. Try not to eat any more moths, okay?
movita: Very funny, Sheep.
That sheep is ADORABLE!!! Shannon is a lucky gal!
<3 you
Love.
I love you sheep (I’m from NZ, nuff said there!). But mostly, thanks for remembering the moths, as I feared it was only me thinking about that often (well, that and my own fly eating experience!). AND, Happy Birthday Shannon!! mwah Movita, you always rock awesome xox
Happy birthday Shannon! Happy travels adorable sheep who reminds me of Le Petit Prince!
Dessine-moi un mouton… et puis, de me l’envoyer:)
dudes, i’m SO GONNA CRY RIGHT NOW.
with happiness.
because The Sheep got here safe and sound and it is the BEST. GIFT. EVER.
i’m beside myself. give me a minute. this Sheep has such a beautiful felted body i can’t even come to grips with my own overwhelming happiness. this will not be my only comment, i’m just in the throes of joy right now.
That’s my SHEEP, ya’ll.
My daughter still loves her sheep that you sent her. It sits proudly on her bedside table.
that sheep is so cute. if you don’t mind my asking did you make him/her? & if so can you share pattern or where you got it? please
I made it myself – no real pattern – but you can find lots of books out there on felting which will help you make loads of furry, felted friends!!
If I was the kind of person who “squeals with delight”, I totally would have done so when I signed into WordPress and that sweet little sheep face was the first thing I saw.
SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP! Sheep.
Adore.
Neat sheep. I could totally picture it talking to you. Hope it speaks to Shannon too. I can’t quite get the character of sheep when I felt. I shall have to try harder, and look at yours for inspiration.
OMG adorable!!!!!
IT WAS SO NICE OF YOU TO SEND SHANNON A MOCK-UP OF THE SHEEP YOU’RE MAKING ME.
Just kidding.
I love it, and you ladies.
katherine, you’re like the first person i thought of when i opened the box. because it’s a SHEEP.
omg, that sheep is SO CUTE!!! You made it??? Happy bday, Shannon!
And if you DID indeed make that so-adorable-i-can’t-stand-it sheep…I’m thinking you should try making a lil elephant next
Just sayin.
Or a pig, The Neighbour loves pigs
A wonderful touching way to say Happy Birthday!
Hahaha.. I love “sheep”!! Shannon better write stories with sheep.. I’ll miss her (him?) !! xx Happy Birthday to Shannon!!
barbara, i imagine that my new sheep will maintain a constant presence on the blog/in stories. she’s like my new mascot/assistant.
That sheep is — I was going to say “adorable” but someone beat me to it, so I’ll just say “too cool for school.” And it’s got a mouth on it so that we know it came from Ms. Movita Beaucoup. You could sell those if you ever get tired of baking school, Ms. B.
that is sooooo adorable
Rachel – I can not thank you enough for your part in this wonderful birthday surprise for my Shannon. The post was the icing on the cake (see i can make baking references also
What a special way for her to celebrate this year in her life. Thanks again.Jan Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:00:31 +0000 To: jen_3591@hotmail.com
Your wool sheep are absolutely adorable!! I would say Shannon is a lucky gal!
Crocs and Ford Pintos?
LOVE the sheep. He has a plaintive, take-me-home air about him. And I’m partial to that look.
How wonderful! I hope Shannon LOVES SHEEP, that ovine has a wry sense of humour.
Happy Birthday Shannon…you one very very lucky sheepstress! And Movita, you the most thoughtful gifter in the blogosphere! And Sheep, you going be So happy and maybe Movita will come visit you when you feeling sad for missing her…which you for surely will some days.
Love this post, Movita!
Adorable. You are some bundle of talent.
You might check out these guys from my little island. Insanely creative,inspiring and damn cute.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BossysFeltworks
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How come this post doesn’t say “a sheep for Lunie”? Or “a unicorn for Lunie”? I don’t get it. Do you like this Shannon better than me? Pft, it’s just a birthday for cripes sake.
Okay seriously Happy Birthday Shannon. Enjoy your mofo-ing sheep.
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