Bon Voyage!

It's time for a little yellow bug who has been here for just over a month, to set sail, and go on to his next destination. 

      

You have met him before, his name is Milo, and he is on a grand adventure to visit a long list of loving people.  He is quite an amazing little bug, I tell ya.  His love for life is palpable!

        

He even has a sort of  life soundtrack he has claimed as his own, including  this song that he has been playing non-stop since he arrived.  Yep, he is a HUGE Celine Dion fan.  He thinks it is stinky that people make fun of her.  He always says, in his bugaliscious accent, "I love that gal, she's got real charisma!"

      

You might remember, we had a wonderful time with Milo during the holidays.  However, we did so many fun things that we have forgotten to share most of them.  So before time slips away and Milo is gone on the next dream-ship, we decided to chronicle his visit with a proper Bon Voyage Post...

Milo spent a huge amount of time visiting the "A Fanciful Twist" carnivale grounds.  He even made friends with...

   

And rode the carousel so many times, we stopped counting...

   

He even went to visit the Bertazzon Carnival ride makers.  I think we need one here at the country pad, don't you?

Can you spot him there?

 

We did so many fun things that at the end of the day, he would arrive at his room in the 4 story Doll house Manor attic, and fall right to sleep.  His antennas glowed with happiness ;)

   

Oh and, did I mention, he doll house hopped?  Sometimes he stayed in the house above, but other times, he stayed in the Big Yellow Doll house with all the little children and Nana.

      

There are several doll houses on the premises, so Milo had a blast house hopping!  I just adore doll houses don't you?

I tell ya, Milo and the places he went, and faces he visited with were so exciting.  He certainly visited with a wide range of folks. 

There were saints...

 

And famous gals...

       

"Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, bugs have loved you...." 

Oh, and he adored Mister Magician, and even learned a couple tricks to try on his voyages...

  

Did you know that Milo adores antiques and vintage treats?  He had a heart to heart chat with this fellow about times long past...

        

I have to say though, I think the absolute highlight of Milo's' visit was going to the top of the mountain for some hearty skiing.  He didn't say so, but I could tell he loved the fast downhill snow laden festivities!

   

As you can see from these few snippets, it was a jolly good time!

So, it was over many tears shed...

        

And Banana Cream pudding, to make it all better...

        

That we bid sweet Milo adieu, and entrust the Mice Loves to sail him through the skies, to his next destination point...

        

And, on the waves of moonbeam glow, Milo's adventure's continue... 

   

Lots of love, and super special thanks to one of the most incredible gals on the planet, Miss Deborah, for letting Milo out of the closet (literally).  Thank you for sharing him with us!!
 

So, whattaya think about that?  You want to come visit and do some of the things Milo did?  I'll put you in a swing carousel all day if you want ;)

♥ ,V

See you sooon ;)

ps:  Thank you for all your well wishes about my fall.  Just a little ache here and there, but I am feeling almost perfect.  In fact, I am going to ride my bike around the yard, right now! And today is the first day my tooth hasn't felt a little strange, YAY, knock on wood!

pss:   The following photos were borrowed from the following places.  Carousel ride - Seattle Observer.  Mona lisa - Wikipedia.  Carousel Swing - Bertazzon-America Carnival Ride Makers.  Ski photo - My News Letter Builder dot com.

Comments

[Lisa Oceandreamer]

I keep saying to you "when I eventually get to visit....." now I know just how fun it will be. I mean I know it will be fun but carousel rides and carousel swings included? I'm there! tee hee
Milo was one lucky bug but then look who his hosts were...one being "zee leetle girl who lives there". wink wink
XOXOXOXO
Lisa

[ittybittyandpretty]

what a blast, great post!
each time my hubby rolls his eyes when he sees me reading the blogs i follow i remind him that one day i will visit each and everyone of the gorgeous gals that i have 'met' and he will be very thankful that i had made such special friendships ;)
i could do a tour of the world with all the blogs i follow!
glad to see that you are on the mend
xxrosey

[Tina Gates]

Oh Vanessa, you are so funny...and I thought I should comment, seeing as my brand new blog is called CaRouSeL DrEAmS, and all....glad you are feeling better after your fall x Bon Voyage, little guy x

[Tricia McWhorter]

Well Milo certainly looks like he had fun. Where's he off to next?

[Christy]

Bon Voyage to Milo! Isn't life a grand adventure! tale care. xx

[Joanne Archer]

Send him over to me for an adventure in England. I'll have him listening to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in no time! lol

[Rhonda Roo]

oooohhh my goodness Veevala, when the Most Gorgeous Deborah sees this post, I will undoubtedly know it, because I'm sure I'll be able to hear her squeal all the way here in Twinklyville FLA! :-) Oh my goodness, i could not stop giggling madly and oohing and aahing-the Mona Lisa song resulted in straight out nose snorts, oh goodness goobledy gee!

You're a bonafide grade A genuine nana puddin' and bread bakin, super blankie crochetin', art creatin, fancy skate skatin gypsy wagon makin magical super fairy chica!

AWESOME, and Milo/aka Milos looks happier than ever!

You two have made my Monday morning!
I *heart* you both to infinity!
XOXOXOXOVIIIXOXOX

[tikjewit]

Milo is a very happy person; travelling that much en taken care of by happy people; makes me turn a bit yellow as well.

[Maggi]

Yay Milo!!!!

[kj]

my. my. my. my!

milo skiing? and galivanting here and then there? you have been a grand hostess.

i have a Big Yellow in my life too so that part made me laugh extra.

ms. v, i don't know how you did all this photography and i am so envious! is this photoshop? please tell, your talent inspires me!

not to mention i can't even conceive what your house actually looks like. it CAN'T be a magical as it seems, can it?

ps glad your ankle is better. that was my least favorite picture hee hee

[Deborah]

**SQUEELS** OMGoodness my Beloved Magical Muse, oh how I adore thee!!! Fabulous, beautiful, FUN FUN photos!!! I fell off my chair laughing at Milo on the carnival ride, and then stayed there on the floor, rolling in laughter over his ski trip! Oh Fanciful One, how Magically Royal you are. **bows from the waist** I do hope that Milo was not leading the dolls on... Oh Ms. V, you are one in a gazillion! Love love love to you! **blows kisses** Deb

[somepinkflowers]

yikees!

i have been at home with this, too
---> a magic spell pill
in the form of 800 mg of Ibuprofen
but for dental surgery
{{ which is no fun, BTW }}
and so
i missed your tumbling down adventure.

:-0

good grief!

were you channeling Dear Alice
in her wOnderLand?

:-)

here in the south
we believe in the restorative power
of the banana pudding
so things should be *stellar* with you
if you had 2 spoonfuls per day.

here
is hoping ♥♥♥

[Tristan Robin]

do I see strawberries in that banana pudding?! yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

You'll put me in a swing carousel????

You better have one heckuva big swing carousel! :D

glad your ankle is better - and Milo had such a good time. Though I have a feeling you had more fun.

[FairRosamund]

I will miss Milo, thank you for sharing his adventures with us! :)

[Krista Komis]

This post was so adorable! You are a silly girl, V. I loved it :)

[waterrose]

If you are making a list of future visitors...sign me up...looks like Milo had so much fun! Now to read backwards...but glad to know in advance that you are ok from your fall.

[Lynn]

Milo makes me want to get out more and have some adventures!!!

Glad to hear you are feeling better =)

[Amada Lebel]

Milo is one lucky bug!
Hugs,
Amada

[Teresa in California]

Bye, bye, Milo! Have fun on your next adventure...
Loved the photos of the carousels and the doll houses...I have a passion for both of those wonderful things...and the Banana Pudding looked scrumptious!
The Mice Loves are so cute! And I loved it that you combined Milo's love of life with Celine Dion's music and Stuart Little...
Thanks for the joy ride!

[Papillon Bleu]

The dolls here are crying and asking if we can have him in vacation...I guess I will have to sign in ...
So pleased he had so much fun!!! now I want to go on the Carroussel too!!! Woohooooooooooo!!!!

PS: the tooth thing...is it a trick to meet the Tooth Fairy again?
Glad to hear you're fine.
xo

[Cori. G]

Yes! Yes! Put me in a swing all day long...as if I'm not dizzy headed enough without the continual swinging circle going round and round and round. I'm getting dizzy just thinking about it, tee hee!!

Oh how lucky was Milo to see all the magical adventures he'd share with beloved V. Now if your heart is breaking because he left so soon try to dance a giggly dance while singing at the moon. Or just eat lots of pie to help relieve the gloom.
Milo swishing down the slopes at Mount Lemon is too darling for words and I must say you have out done yourself and helped Milo overcome many fears at the same time...YEAH!!!
xoxo

[Shell]

Milo is the sweetest. I know wherever he is going next, he will bring his sunshine with him. I love to go on the carousel with him. Looks like fun.

[Candace]

I have had a blast -- vicariously speaking -- with Milo!
Oh V, feel better and better sooner and sooner! Tumbles down stairs are no fun (and I've done it three times in a row now so I feckin' KNOW!).
Banana puddin' should make EVERYTHING right for everyone for every reason under the sun.
Love to Milo and a hearty hi ho lovebug.
Candace in Athens

[Stephanie]

Oh I'm so sorry that you had a fall....at first I thought maybe it happened on the slopes with Milo...

man o man that Milo had a full stay at the Fanciful estate, you must be sorry to see him go.

Well if you are going to hop on your bike you must be feeling better...hurray!

x..x

[Godeliva from Ariadone]

Great and a lot adventures too. I loved MILO the moment the doorbell rang and he was presented to us from Australia. This was his second stay since The Netherlands and great too.
There is this little yellow bug that connect all of us. Hope he has a good trip and wonderful februari days to you.
Love
Godeliva van Ariadone

[sadira]

It looks as if Milo has had the most enchanting time at your humble abode!!

[rebecca]

aw, he's so cute! it must be nice to be able to live in such beautiful dollhouses...and i hope he had fun!

[Mo'a]

Lucky, lucky Milo. His visit is no to bring out the "Green Eyed Monster"...then again you did invite me. I will be there in approximately 6 hours. If I were you I would lock up Mr. Loveee...I have seriously fallen for him :)
See you soon xoxo

[Gauge]

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[kayellen]

Aaaaah so sweet Vanessa, reminds me when my bunnies came to visit you:)

xoxo
Have a great day!

Kay Ellen

[Pat]

My computer has been out so I've missed a lot and have to catch up. So sorry about your fall and a tooth problem is never good. Where is Milo off to now? You should send him to Texas! He could get some boots and a western hat and oh, the stories he could tell ~ :-)

Take good care of yourself!
xoxo

[Johanna]

I'm definitely in need of some of Milo's adventures! Or at the very least his spirit of adventure :) It's always so much fun over here!

[amy faldet]

Cutie patootie world, that world of Milo!!! Extra fun! Thanks. Blessings and feel well.

[rochambeau]

So long and Bye Bye Little Milo~
What an exciting adventure you've had, through key hole at THe Lovee's ~ Dovee's !! How could a bug top that, tell me?

xox
Constance

[FrenchBlue]

You are made of such pure magic! Thank you for visiting me and I hope you got your box! I wish I had known that she were you! I would have added some fairydust to sprinkle on your wings tips to keep you feeling loved and appreciated. Thank you for the photo you did for me! I love it but my daughter made mine. I will keep yours on file~~
Sweet dreams my friend...see you leaping on the stars or maybe sliding on rose petals~~
XO's
Janet

[SueAnn]

Farewell Milo!! Take good care of yourself. It has been ever so much fun getting to know you!
Hugging you Vanessa
SueAnn

[Oxy]

I love these toy travellers projects! Very nice photos and images, and the whole story. Take care Milo!