Jackpot

A few weeks ago my daughter and I spent sometime checking out a few 2nd hand shops in a near by town and I came away as one happy camper ( a expression my hubby uses ). First of all I came across a small mountain of  the cream and sugar yarn. Look I got 13 balls for a bargain of $4.00 that is 13 cents a piece.  :) :) All brand new full skeins.. :)

My second find made me so happy. When we were stationed overseas, I started to collect nesting dolls, some people call them stacking dolls. I have ones from Poland and Russia, some I am not sure probably China doesn't matter to me I just love them. I found a very pretty set in my favorite color for only $1.00 I couldn't be more lucky. Here she is.






Here is a couple pictures of the rest of my collection, I took them all out of the cabinet and tried to get them in groups pictures aren't the best but you will get a general idea.

I wish my camera took better pictures, the lighting doesn't always turn out the best. Hum, maybe that will be my next investment.
Our March in Minnesota has been so nice that I haven't made much progress on my wool-eater blanket, just been outside to much.
Well hope you all have a wonderful weekend if I am not back before then with another post. I did have one more fine on my hunt for goodies but I am going to save that for another time.. Till next time Happy Crocheting.

Wool-eater progress

Hello friends just thought I would share some pictures of my progress on the wool-eater. I should be further but my Fibromyalgia  has been acting up lately. Hope everyone is well. Oh, and I finally get to meet my new great niece today. I'm so excited.

Front and back view. I Love it.

WIP Wenseday

Earlier this week I came along this new pattern. The wool-eater, so I decided to join the Wool-eater 2012 CAL
http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/wool-eater-cal-2012/. I  wanted to do the oblong one originally but for some reason it wasn't working for me so I switched to the square, and it's coming along just fine. It's never to late to join.  Have a wonderful day.

Project finished

Well I finished my latest baby blanket. Just in time also, my little great niece Mykenna arrived early on February 17th. She weighed in at a whopping 4lb. 9.5oz. I did say little. I haven't been able to go see her yet. I am hoping this weekend.
I can't wait to meet her..

What a surprise!

I was away for a couple days and when I get back I find a big surprise. Not 1 but 2 awards. I'm a little tickled because I am so new to this blogging thing. But Thank You  to  Dorothy from Hooks 'n Grannies and to Little Orphan Skein for the Award.

Now here are the rules, and what I have to do.
1.Add the award to your blog.
2.Thank the blogger(s) who gave it to you.
3.Mention 7 random things about yourself.
4.List the rules.
5.Award to 15 bloggers.
6.Inform each of the 15 by leaving a comment on their blog.

7 Things about me...

1. I am almost 5 foot tall.. being short is not one of my favorite things.

2.I live in SW Minnesota, and we have had very little snow this year. Yeah

3.I Love thrift shops  and garage sales.

4.I like to go play bingo on Thursday nights.

5.I want to learn to make the little crochet critters. Amigurumi,  think my grandchildren would love them.

6.One of my favorite web sites is www.crochetpatterncentral.com  If you haven't been there check it out lots of good things.

7.I love to read and I got a Nook tablet for Christmas.

My biggest  challenge will be the finding 15 people to pass the award to so if I give to someone who has already been selected sorry and I don't know if you would have to pass this on or not.

1. http://go-crochet.blogspot.com
2. http://amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com
3. http://annemarieshaakblog.blogspot.com
4 .http://craftyvalley.blogspot.com
5 .http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com
6 .http://crochetingthedayaway.blogspot.com
7 .http://freeamigurumipatterns.blogspot.com
8. http://greendotsandrainbowstripes.blogspot.com
9. http://knutsel-mam.blogspot.com
10.http://mwlbyangelique.blogspot.com
11.http://scottys-place.blogspot.com
12.http://www.tangledhappy.com
13.http://tio5.blogspot.com
14.http://thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com
15.http://yarnroundhook.blogspot.com

Sorry guys I wish I knew how to create links the other way. Like I said I am very new and slowly catching on  how to do things.
Oh, and Happy Valentines Day.

Another one of my Hobbies.

Besides crocheting I also love to take pictures, especially of our Grandchildren. I like to dabble and do different things with them, Here is just a sample.

Levi enjoying a cool splash in the pool on a hot summer day.

  

Tatum this was taken when she had just turned 2. I entered this photo in the county fair and got a 1st. place ribbon. This has to be one of my favorites.

  

This is just a little walk.

Keagan this child is the hardest kid ever to get a picture of.

  

This is Gage he is the youngest of the bunch. I had alot of fun doing this one. I may have to enter this one in the fair, who knows.

So now you have a little taste of my passions. I

I am so thankful for our 4 healthy grandchildren, 3 wonderful children  

and for a great husband that I have. We are celebrating our 32nd  Anniversary

today. I keep teasing him, I think I deserve a diamond  for every ten yrs. lol

I'll keep ya posted but I am sure that won't happen. :)

Another round ripple

Hello everyone, wow I feel like I have missed so much. I have been busy trying to catch up on all the little things I keep putting off. This little round ripple was made for my great niece Abby. She's a yr old already wow the time flies. I wanted to put up a  picture of the other  baby blanket but of course my batteries are dead, so I decided to show you Abby's. Also finished my giant granny blanket.
I am having troubles deciding what to make next. I have so many things I want to do.
Congrats to Debi. on your award way to go.