Babette and Friends

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Babette’s New Friends

We are delighted here at Babette and Friends that the little lambs arrived next door! Trying to draw the little creatures without letting them know of my presence was not an easy task. While hiding behind the bushes I felt like a predator. They are such alert and scared things!

Every spring new "ma ma ba ba ma" sounds trickle from the hill to our delight. Tiny hoofs run in unison to the little pound stop at its edge for a refreshing drink then they munch and munch all day. They are bred for their milk thank goodness and not for their meat, otherwise we would have been too sad. Babette gets most excited here on the other side of the stone wall, she puts her front paws up and wings her tail. But, one look at her, they glide down the hill like pink yarns away from us. Of course I don't let her join them as she would herd them back inside their stable!!! She finally has become a fierce sheepdog!

Above illustration benefits Oxfam, one of our favorite organizations.

You can find the illustration in our store, printed on variety of items such as cards, journals and mugs and perhaps you prefer to take the little lambs home with you? Visit our Shop. Keep in mind: shopping at Babette&friends benefits" Nature and Wild things.