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The monkeys' sing for Corwin's birthday

Getting ready for Corwin's birthday

Another new monkey

Here is the newest monkey. He was made since nannykim had to do something while the floor installers were working (and they still are working!)  Notice--2 versions on the eyes, The first bothered me, so I changed it.....today I am not so sure.....perhaps I should have left it like the first one!?? Eyes make a huge difference at time on the monkeys!

I decided to do a few extra scarfs and an extra hat...


He is a bit anxious about where he is going but he puts on a good front! I may work on those eyes a bit more today!
I ended up with the first picture---Hmm just don't know

Minkey finally returned Annabelle's apron to Annabelle!! She had worn it for quite some time!



NOW Minkey has her own outfit......I do think Annabelle needs to fix her hair--I see a bit of glue stain on her forehead!

Sock Monkey game

This is a very fun game I found at Walmart. It has this cute little sock monkey that a child (or adult) has to hide. The game comes with questions you have to answer--Is it in a room with a rug. Is there an oven, etc. When hiding the monkey a bit of it has to be visible. Eventually you pick a card that says go look for the monkey. Hopefully one has enough clues by then to find him. It comes with a very short timer which makes for laughs.

New hat for newest sockmonkey

The monkey on the left is the newest one and he has his new hat as of today. This is for Corwin or as we call him at times, Cor-baby. I need to come up with a name for the monkey, but actually Corwin's siblings are great at this! Right now I am calling him Monk-Monk!

The birth of a new monkey

What are these dolls doing on the monkey blog??? The are awaiting the birth of the newest Monkey!



Zephir (the monkey on the left. is awaiting the birth too. The newest addition is starting his formation on the right.



Here is the machine---which always inspires happiness just because of its color and simplicity and happy kitty features!

Yes and here is the newest Monkey. This one is going to Corwin on his birthday in January. He has a slightly worried look--but he is not as worried as Alden's monkey.....perhaps it is because Corwin seems a tiny bit more sedate.
Here he is with 2 of his buddies. He will remain with them for a month until he comes into Corwin's world.


He is enjoying hanging out with this gang for a while until he goes forth and travels to the new Corwin world which has plenty of monkey playmates too!


Until then he will hang out with this gang.....and et hem the dolls!

Minkey's new outfit (shocking) and awaiting a new additon

This is my new shocking pink outfit (says Minkey!). I have to give my apron back to Anabelle. She loaned me the apron (by force) for quite some time now. I have a hard time finding clothes to fit me. But...........
While at Walmart the other day I saw this outfit for dolls. I bought it and it fits for the most part--I can't close the back at the very top!! (I am not fat , mind you!). As you can see, I now have a purse.
I also have some shocking pink shoes! Well, I look lively now instead of sedate! Some day I will have to find another apron so I can switch to a meeker look. My friend Rhianwen says I look like a princess!! WOW!! I like that!!! I am waiting for the new arrival of a new monkey creation being made for Rhianwen's brother Corwin. I will let you see him when he comes into existence!

Introducing Cuddly Billy on Rednesday

Hi I am Billy. I am so soft--did you know that old monkeys get soft with age?? That is what is so special about adopting us old monkeys. Nannykim adopted me last week or maybe a week and a half ago......time flies when one is monkey-ing around!

Here I am waiting for the laudry to finish washing. I'm just sitting in the laudry room. Notice my ruby red lips and my balsom filled cardinal pillows from Mount Mitchell! When I sit here in the laundry room and I lean on these pillows the scent brings me back to the Mountains!


Well the whites are ready to hang! I know you have seen this RED laundry basket before, but have you seen it filled? With WHITES? This basket is sold in Walmart's 4th of July section. It would be great to haul stuff at the beach too--Nannykim is smiling about it!


I grant Nannykim mucho encouragement by hanging here. She likes hanging laundry before the sun hits the area--it makes her feel she has gotten ahead of the game.-- ALthough she likes the feel of the early morning sunshine too. It is soothing to hear the birds singing and the neighbors out trimming ......



The Whites are hanging nicely!

Well my friends, I hope you have enjoyed meeting me. I am so love---able and please let Nannykim know how wonderful you think I am. I am a happy little guy, that loves to play around!



Note:The brim of my hat does turn down to a normal baseball cap, but Nannykim was a bit lazy and didn't feel like taking another picture......save that for another day! I am just a cool dude! Other rednesday folk can be found Wednesday here: http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/ I will post this at my nannykim blog too ;-)

Father's Day monkeying

We monkeys, loved the card that nannykim got for her hubby. It combined the best of both worlds, Monkeys and Spanish! Nannykim had no idea what the card said and her hubby had to translate it. (Days later we discovered a translation written on the back of the card....but it wasn't really very accurate according to hubby! (ps. Soon a new monkey that has joined our family will be posted about.....perhaps for rednesday? )

Monkeys for world cup soccer 2010

Minkey, Zephir and Meeecy are so ready! The World Cup soccer has begun!!!!!

Introcucing our newest sock person: Notice, it isn't a monkey!! It is Meecy. She is an over 60 year old sock person!! Minkey and Zephir had to adopt her into the family (from Ebay) and there will be another new addition soon......but that will be another post.


Since she is trimmed in PINK --we are taking part in Beverly's PINK SATURDAY!




Nannykim has a new Pink skirt tooooo.


AND now we say ......LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

We say BRING IT ON!! NOTE: TURN OFF MUSIC ON SIDEBAR BEFORE PLAYING VIDEO

Tablescape Thursday

It is tablescape Thursday at Susan's. Hi Tablescapers! It is Minkey here! We monkeys love our food and this past week we had a great escape to Charleston , SC which is reeving up for the musical spoletto time. (not sure about the spelling!)
We stopped in at the above place for some lunch and I thought I would cheat and show you our tablescape which we monkeys created.
It started with the usual linen cloths, flowers, water glasses, salt and pepper, roll plates--get the picture?
Then Zephir (in the red hat) and I (Minkey, the adorable one) popped into action!

We ordered espresso....... DON'T YOU THINK THAT WE ARE are THE TABLESCAPE?
We had a romantic time. Pets really weren't allowed so we just poked out our servant's carrier bag. We actually saw a lady that looked like Miss Marple eating here, but it would have been rude to take her picture---she even had the hat!
For dessert we climbed trees......

and watched a pelican in the sunset!

Sock Monkey blues

I, Minkey, am very upset about the monkey shown below!! We saw him in a window at an old pharmacy in the old part of Mount Pleasant on Pitt Street! We came to adopt him and found out he was for window dressing only!! Our hearts are truly broken. I feeeeeel for him.....locked up forever in this window. I believe Nannykim will have to make a similar one for us since Zephir and I are crushed!!!

day 4 of may 2010 vacation in Old Mount Pleasant

Hi. Minkey here again! I am swinging on a zipline on our vacation rental property--ooooops my dark brown pantaloons are showing!!! Must tell Nannykim to be careful in future photos. The evergreen Oaks are so majestic!! We are in Mount Pleasant near shem creek.
There are many lovely homes by the creek and Charleston harbour in Mt. Pleasant.
You can see Charleston city in the background from these docks.
Many historic things in the older part of Mount Pleasant where we walked today!
We liked the confederate jasmine growing on the porch and the picket fence was nice too.
Lots of big old homes with cool windows and gardens.

Love the porch and doorway above.


This is the old Hibben House. It is now for sale and apparently someone from the Navy must have been moving out.
Another house for sale.



Love these old homes and the porches and gates.



We spotted a cousin in one of the shop windows!!
The old post house above--a bed and breakfast right near the water.







When we got back from our walk it was time for some backyard fun.
The zip line was awaiting us.
I live quite dangerously!!

We are married, by the way.

Hanging on a swing together

Near the end of a relaxing day. We are meeting friends for supper!