I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me... {Mouse tales, Delicious treats & Give-away results}
So, I waited until the wee hours, the actual strike of midnight to do my Valentine post. I loooooove Valentine's Day. It is soooo fun. It is my favorite ME day. Even when I didn't have love on this day, I still had fun, and did wonderful things...
This Valentine's day, I would like to share a touching little story with you. I know you will like it, I just know it. Why do I know? Well, it has to do with Wee Mouse Boy... Remember him? His life has taken the most lovely turn. Funny how things happen when you least expect...
You see, after sailing the Woodland Seas, Wee Mouse boy decided that since the real estate market was sluggish, it might be a great time to buy. He hoped to be able to get a smokin' deal on a little house. You know, nothing toooo huge, but something that was charming, and needed a little tender loving care...
He found the perfect little place, right outside the Fungi Forest. He was having a grand ole time one day, fixing the roof, when he heard a sweet girl voice singing a high pitched tune...
He looked up and what did he see?
But, a lovely little mouse girl, riding her bike down his path, headed straight towards his house. She was carrying a book, perhaps selling encyclopedias?
Oh, she was an adorable creature, she looked like she was glowing. Only, as she turned onto the bend in the road, Mouse Boy noticed, she was in for trouble. She had not seen the giant furry animal, lurking in the midst...
She was just toodling along, humming her tune... Mouse Boy almost fell off the roof, trying to warn her that there was a giant fur creature, about to...
About to decide to plunk down, on the path, right where mouse girl was riding her bike...
The furry creature knocked her over. And, in a fit of fear, she froze, just thrown on the ground, not able to move an inch...
It seemed the furry creature hadn't even noticed her. Mouse Boy hollered, "Don't worry, I'll save you..."
He pounced on the furry mass. The problem was, the creature thought it was a game...
The furry pooch meant no real harm. She just wanted to play... Mouse Boy quickly realized this, but, he wanted to impress the Mouse Girl, peeking up at them... She was dusting herself off while Mouse Boy tried to show off...
Mouse Girl wasn't really interested in Mouse Boy's antics. She just wanted to try to sell him some books, and be on her way... She had gotten back on her bike and was riding away, when Mouse Boy called out, "Come back, what are you selling?"
Hmmm, she was a little leary of Mouse Boy. She was greatful though, he did try to help her, but then the extra Macho Mouse stuff, just made her think he was a silly fool. Still, she had to thank him for being helpful to her, things could have turned out worse, and he did almost fall off of the roof trying to help her...
So she rode her bike up to his house, but as she jumped off, she noticed something was terribly wrong with her bike. It fell over, looking like something had happened to the tire... Mouse Boy exclaimed, "I'll fix it," with a very mischevious grin...
But as he tried to lift up the bike, he fell flat on his face. This led Mouse Girl into a mad giggle...
She liked him so much more, when he was being himself. She thought he was cute when he fell over. He quickly got up and invited her into his house, putting her bike on the porch...
She smiled politely, and said "I would rather not, can we just sit outside." She had been taught in her book selling seminars, that no matter how nice a person was, she should not go into their home if she did not know them. Good advice, even if Mouse Boy is harmless and all...
Mouse Boy thought to himself, and then realized she was just being cautious. So, he dragged his sofa outside, so they could sit and chat. But, you know how the story goes, Mouse Boy was already smitten... The love bug had bitten him. It was too late...
As they chatted, Mouse Girl found herself being fascinated by Mouse Boys tales of adventure. Sailing the Woodland Seas, escaping a witches curse... Mouse girl then noticed, Mouse Boy had lost a perfect white glove in his fight with the dog. So, she scurried around looking for it. She found it, and offered to put it on for him...
When their hands touched, that was it, both of them were feeling the love bugs... They had fallen instantly in mouse love... She realized, he was a full on Duckie. Her sister had told her that to find true love, she would have to close her eyes, and change her idea of what the perfect mouse was. But mostly, she was to be open to the Duckies of the world, many of them held the key to true love (and to treating a girl like a queen).
The sun was going down, and Mouse Boy had a brilliant idea! Why not take Mouse Girl on a sunset sail of the winds in the Woodland Sea? She pondered, and then agreed... After-all, her heart was a flutter for Mouse Boy as well...
It was the most romantic evening ever recorded in Mouse history. I mean, come one, two mice, on a boat, sunset... And then a sliver of the moon peeked out, and the perfect clouds picked up the little boat, and sailed them around the skies in the most breathtaking flight...
So, that is the story of how two mice met, and spent the most lovely unexpected Valentine's day together... You never know, what might be headed right down your path... How do ya like them apples?
Now, this year, I give special Valentines, to all the Duckies of the world! I have to say, I adore Duckie boys. I am one girl, who realized that the so called "cool guys," just weren't for me. I actually have a Duckie in my life, who happened to look just like Duckie, when he was much younger!! Extra hugs for all the Duckies out there!! Gotta Love em!! (FYI, the actual cool guys are the Duckies, if only girls would realize this sooner)
Today my sister said, I wish Pretty in Pink had a different ending, where Andy ends up with Duckie. Me toooo!! Then again, it's just a movie, no need for me to get all weird over it... Hee hee, moving right along....
Before I announce the winner of the OWOH give-away, I want to share, another giveaway. Yes, another one. I am going to draw one name from this blog post to send a super duper fun Valentiney gift to. It is going to be a surprise menagerie of treats.. Including some of these edibles (plus the recipe)... WE might be noticing several give-aways here after all the treasures I found in my move, that need new homes. What do you think about that idea?
I am going to stay up all night making hundreds of these treats. People in my world wait all year just to get their hands on a couple!! They are yummmmmyyy!!!
And, now, the results of One World - One Heart... What an amazing experience this was!! Miss Lisa is an incredible soul, and she created a magical thing, she did she did... She will leave the links to everyone who participated up for a long time. So, I intend to make lots of vists to everyone I couldn't get to in time for the drawing!! FUN!!
I used the random number generator. I did go back and count one by one, as some comments were posted twice. I wanted the perfect accurate numbers. And the winner of all those lovley prizes :) is, Suzy Q!!! Suzy Q!! You Won!!!! This is my first time meeting Miss Suzy, and by the looks of her icy photos, she could use some pink yummy treasures!!
Thank you to all of the lovely visitors to A Fanciful Twist, who participated in the OWOH giveaway!! I hope to visit all of you over the next few months!! I wish everyone could have won a treasure, alas, it is not possible... But, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your stopping in, truly I do!!!!
Now, if you are reading this, try to take a moment to stand up, shake all about, and do a little dance!! Happy Happy Valentine's day!!! Off to bake I go... xoxo
Happy Valentines day!!!!Dearie!!!!love your story.You are a one of a kind sweetpeas,this was such a treat for me to read at work!love Dees
Posted by: Dees | February 14, 2008 at 04:39 AM
Oh, what a faaaabulous post! I love, love love it!!!
Oh, Suzy Q is so lucky! Yippee!!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Martha
Posted by: Martha | February 14, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Good morning Vanessa...what a delightful story..and your dog is so patient!!!! Those cookies look wonderful -- I can taste them through the screen...much more enticing than my fibre cereal!!! LOL!! Congrats to your lucky winner -- but then we were all winners in this wonderful OWOH experience -- meeting new people, spending time with our old friends...Lisa did an AMAZING job of connecting us all together.
Have a simply wonderful Hearts Day -- same to Mr. Lovee!!!
Posted by: sherry | February 14, 2008 at 05:40 AM
This is a fabulous story - you should make it into a children's book. Congrats to the lucky winner! And a very happy Valentine's Day to you and Mr. Lovee! Enjoy those cookies, which look absolutely scrumptious (my biggest weakness, cookies and of course, cupcakes)! Happy happy, joy, joy! (remember Ren and Stimpy?) xoxox
Posted by: Paris Parfait | February 14, 2008 at 05:44 AM
P.S. The hearts on your banner are wonderful! xoxox
Posted by: Paris Parfait | February 14, 2008 at 05:47 AM
Funny but..I'm in the moood for love (who's got a funny but?) hee hooo Girl ...PLEASE publish a Children's book!
Posted by: Pam Aries | February 14, 2008 at 05:53 AM
ohohooh,
you have GOT to turn these little stories
into books for kids,
i mean really...
you know,
do one
of those self*publish blurb book thingys.
:-)
you could sell them & everything!
your photos are top notch,
the stories divine.
anyway, think about it.
way to go Suzy Q!
you are One Lucky Girl.
sorry i did not win, but,
there
is
always
next
time....
[[ oh happy day ]]
at first i wrote ~nest time~
which tells your my heart and head
are both on little birdy things,
i guess...
Posted by: somepinkflowers | February 14, 2008 at 05:59 AM
What a lovely story for a day of love. I hope Mouse Girl realizes what a keeper she has there.
Happy Valentine's Day Vanessa!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | February 14, 2008 at 06:34 AM
those cookies look soooo good to me right now.
Posted by: she | February 14, 2008 at 06:54 AM
What a beautiful story! As other gals have posted, they would make excellent children's books! My little daughter loves loves loves it when I read to her your posts! Thanks!
Happy Valentine's day to you and Mr. Lovee, have fun with your ME day!!!
Posted by: Jennlui | February 14, 2008 at 07:07 AM
You are such a talented story writer and baker!Yum Yum!Happy Valentines Day,I feel like a winner today reading that sweet love story.
Posted by: Denise | February 14, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Yes,yes you must publish a children's book!
Your stories are simply wonderful!
Happy Valentine's day to you and Mr.Lovee!
And yes,I love Duckie boys,too :)
Posted by: flyinamber | February 14, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I love your world where your fanciful imagination becomes real. And sucks me in like a kid. I had to know what happend to mouse girl and mouse boy.
Hearts to you!
Posted by: Sharon at Norah'S | February 14, 2008 at 07:59 AM
What a lovely story to read first thing this Valentines morning!
Perfect :o)
Have a memorable and Fun day
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca Anne | February 14, 2008 at 08:04 AM
This has to be my favorite entry so far. Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
Posted by: Marilyn | February 14, 2008 at 08:05 AM
LOVED the story!!! Precious.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Alexa Lett | February 14, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Happy Valentine's day to you & yours!
Best Always,
Chris :)
Posted by: Chris Klingler | February 14, 2008 at 08:08 AM
I love the story...fantastic!!!
And Suzy Q, congratulations.....you are so lucky!
Posted by: Maureen | February 14, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Oh!!!Lovely Mouse Love...Happy Valentines to you dear Vanessa.
Lucky Suzy Q to receive you lovely giveaway.
Have a wonderful day...mmmmmmm!!!!! the smell in your kitchen is delicious. xoxox
Posted by: Mo'a | February 14, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Oh! I love the story and Mouse Girl is so cute!! Suzy Q will love her gift! I know I love mine.
I love Duckies too. I married one!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | February 14, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Your creativity and imagination just knocks me over.....then I stand up.....then it knocks me over again! :-)
Hugs and Happy~Happy Valentine's Day to you Miss V!
Michelle
Posted by: Mosaic Queen | February 14, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Oh, I love the tails of sweet loving mousies ! OOps, I sound like a Cat !!! No offense. The tale was sweet and wise just as you are. Those cookies look oh so tempting. PLease count me in for A valentine surprise !!!!
Posted by: Kathleen | February 14, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Congrats to Suzi! I just have to say that I LOVE this scene from Pretty In Pink and I wish she had ended up with Duckie, too. I have been wanting to show just this scene to my fiance because one of our guilty pleasures, about once a week is to watch Two a half Men. I watch it because I still love the Duck Man. Thanks for this clip. Now I can show him what I'm talking about. LOL
Posted by: Lisa | February 14, 2008 at 09:16 AM
That's so fantastically cute. Great pictures!
Happy Valentines Day!
Posted by: Tizzalicious | February 14, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Oh my duckie!!!! What a story, what a tale!!!!
Happy Happy Valentine's Day to the most amazing weaver of fanciful stuff!!!
Lucky LUCKY Suzy Q, congrats to you!
x...x
p.s.
the little bike shots are priceless....all of it!
Posted by: stephanie | February 14, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I had such a great time reading your post this morning. Wonderful story! Happy Valentines Day and lucky Suzy Q!
Debby
Posted by: debby | February 14, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours.
XO....Kimberlee
Posted by: Edgar and Edgar | February 14, 2008 at 09:35 AM
**Applause!!!** That was a wonderful and hilarious story, love it!!!! Really great, and so well done!!!!! Congrats to your winner and Happy Valentine's Day!!
Posted by: Colleen Gallagher | February 14, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Goodness gracious, I'm all a-twitter!
What a perfectly wonderful Valentine's Day Story. And it's true, you should write children's stories. Seriously. I mean, if you want to :) We'll buy them and read them to our kitties :) But really, you have an exceptional talent for both imagining and putting into words.
Speaking of writing children's stories... look what Trina got me for Valentine's Day!!!
http://spindulys.blogspot.com/2008/02/beautiful-things.html
I've already started my first story on it, which is about two little needle felted creatures that Trina has made :)
I hope you have a perfectly marvelous Valentine's day, Vanessa Valencia. Warmest wishes from Trina and I both. Cheers!
Posted by: poetas | February 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Wow, those cookies look delicious!!! They are so much more attractive than the ones I just made Jeff....He's out pushing his "boards" so I thought I would make him some heart shaped cookies, he'll never suspect it, because I really don't like Valentines Day at all!!! hahaha BUT, I do adore this little love story you have shared today! And yes, The Duckies are so much better!! I totally agree :)
Posted by: Beth | February 14, 2008 at 10:21 AM
LOL, have you ever thought about starting a career as a children's book artist?
I'd start to collect your books right away!
Posted by: Britt-A in Norway | February 14, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Happy Valentines Day!!!!!! Enjoy your day..
Posted by: Lisa-Vet | February 14, 2008 at 10:32 AM
The Mouse chronicle had me in stitches!! You should write children's books if you don't already!! Miss Mouse is the prettiest thang too! ( I live in the South, so you gotta have twang!;)) Loved it!!!
Ah, Duckie what a guy!!
Happy Valentine's day Vanessa!!
Posted by: Eileen Weigand | February 14, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Great pictures of the mice.I especially like the two sailing off under the moon :)How do you find the time to do such amazing posts and pictures?!?
Oh and about Pretty in Pink (brings back High School memories/great soundtrack too). I think Duckie, while he had lots of heart, would've gotten under Andy's skin eventually (he kinda got under mine) Then again Andrew Mcarthy's character was kinda wimpy. So I imagine Andy would've wound up with someone totally different. :P
Happy Valentines!!!
Posted by: Christine | February 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Yeah! Your's was the FIRST OWOH giveaway I entered and the only one I won (guess I could have stopped there).
Thanks SO MUCH Vanessa! I look forward to enjoying your special goodies!!!
Posted by: Suzy :) | February 14, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Happy Valentines day!! I just love reading your posts!! Congratulations to your winners!!
Posted by: Jackie | February 14, 2008 at 11:19 AM
PS: When I send an email to VanessaValencia AT aol DOT com, it gets rejected... will you send me another comment via my blog with a good way to contact you with my shipping info?
Thanks!
Posted by: Suzy :) | February 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Happy Valentines Day sweet Cupid girl...what a beautiful post indeed! I think the girl mousie was very wise in being cautious at first, but I am loving how she was able to open her heart up to this sweet mouse boy (whom I was rooting for all along!) sigh. They are a most handsome couple indeed (and I'm totally with you on the ending to 16 Candles...I loved Duckie!)
Congratulations to the winners as well...And may I say that those are my favorite cookies and I usually always make a batch for Christmas time, but they may actually be more well suited for V-Day, no?
I'm off to dream of my trip this month that was just handed to me as a V-Day gift with the assurance that there will be no worries on my part about anything, and he will be taking care of everything...I am also quite smitten with my mouse boy...and his Land Yacht...
Posted by: sadira | February 14, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Cripes...I meant Pretty In Pink...bad 80's girl, bad 80's girl!!
Posted by: sadira | February 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
OK you've made me want to watch Pretty in Pink now. I hope someone else hasn't snapped it up! And not to influence you in the slightest, but little Mr. C climbed up to the computer while I was on the phone and when I came back only had eyes for your cookies - saying "I love these mom!"
Posted by: Sonya | February 14, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Ha that was a great little tale now wasn't it...
The pictures were perfect I loved it.
Posted by: DENISE | February 14, 2008 at 01:08 PM
It might be "only a movie"..but to this day i feel indignation and horror over Andie's romantic choice! Preppy Guy would not have even blipped on my radar. I'd have snatched me up a Duckie and never let him go! Any cute guy with that much great fashion sense AS WELL as knowing who Otis Redding even IS, much less well enough to lip sync him! OMG! Perfect! :)
(i never tire of Pretty in Pink...it's s sickness, i think. )
I hope you are having a lovely Valentine's Day...so pleased that things are clearing up in your world. You are a darling, as always You mousey love tail (teehee) was too adorable!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Amanda Button | February 14, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Oh!! What a wonderful mouse-love story, indeed!! ;) And those cookies....oh MY!! Miss Vanessa....those look divine!! :)
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU Sweet Girl!! :)
Posted by: Marjorie | February 14, 2008 at 01:50 PM
oh, and how could I forget....I LOVE that dancing film!! Hooray!!
(dances off into the sunset) :)
Posted by: Marjorie | February 14, 2008 at 01:51 PM
OH you do weave a most wondrous tale, I love and adore these mice and now they will even more adventures TOGETHER! It's enchanting and magical the way you make them come to life...I can almost see them move and hear their mousie voices!
You are a dear friend!
I send you love!
XOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | February 14, 2008 at 01:55 PM
The Mouse love story is awesome!
Happy Valentine's Day to you.
<3 Anam
Posted by: Anam | February 14, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Vanessa, you are such a little treasure!! I love your sweet mousey valentine story. Happy Valentine's day to you and to the Lucky winner of your giveaway.
Your heart cookies look tastylicious!!
Posted by: Debbie Egizio | February 14, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Hooray for Mouse Love...and for all the Duckies of the world!!!
Happy Valentine's Day Vanessa!
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: lori | February 14, 2008 at 02:20 PM
I LOVE the mouse couple! And your story telling! You are the best! Happy Valentine's to a Valencina!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | February 14, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Oh, dear, that was the sweetest funniest story ever. EVAH! I'm going to bring my kids up here later to laugh along with me, I can guarantee you they'll laugh as hard as I did. Your pictures were as hilarious as the story. I'm still laughing.
Ok, and you are not old enough to know about Pretty in Pink. That totally takes me back to high school, Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles...good ol' 1980s. You weren't even alive then. Were you?
Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for the fun post.
xoxo
Melissa
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | February 14, 2008 at 03:04 PM