The Woodland tree house picnic began. Steaming bowls of cream of mushroom soup were served, followed by winter chard and cheese quiche. The dessert, chocolate cheese cake, baked by pastry frog chef, Staffie, was a delight for all. 

When the sumptuous meal was over, dishes were washed,…

Before Rudi's question was out of his mouth, Brill was flighted and out of earshot, flying southward toward The Woodlands. The Orchid twins looked at each other, nodded, dressed warmly, and roused the three Pillow Whimbles. Soon afterward, with Trolliver pulling both Devon and Dillon in a…

"Tap, tap, tap."

Rudi's nose twitched.Sasha's toes curled. They both stirred in the twin guest beds.

"Tap, tap, tap."

Covers flew up in the air. Rudi was awake. The Orchid Whimble ran to the window, mumbling, "What a meddlesome creature, that woodpecker. I'd like…

A knock sounded at the kitchen door. Devon ran to open it. A blast of cold air rushed in just ahead of two half frozen Orchid Whimbles.

Dillon and Delaney helped the twins out of their winter wraps. Soon they were in comfy armchairs by the Studio fireplace…

Delaney, Devon and Dillon gathered in front of the open hearth. A crackling fire soon warmed the three Pillow Whimbles. Outside, the early morning sun disappeared and snowflakes swirled about fiercely.

Devon passed steaming cups of…