While the Cats Away the Mice Will Play!

This time my post isn't about sneaky Smidgen...despite the 'cat' reference in the title. PS The turkey leg was found - he he

This past weekend Mr. Whimzie went away on his annual retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House...which would have meant I would be all alone in this big old house for two nights and three days...sooo...I conned the kids into coming on over, and picked up my nephew, Jake as well.   Now some of you may recall my previous posts about Jake, and how he loves to make something creative when he comes here.  This time he wanted to learn how to do a simply stitchery...so we went through my patterns and he chose one.  I had him trace the design onto muslin, then showed him just a couple stitches and he was off!  Lookie what he completed all my himself....and he free-handed his name below the kitty.  We ran out of time, but he's planning make this into a pillow for his bed.

Once our boys were all here by Saturday morning, we took off on a day long adventure in 'pickin'.  I found some wonderful goodies that I would like to share with you.  What a fun day we had.  After antiquing, we went to Mass, then out to dinner.  We came home and played games and headed to bed around 1 am.  Sunday morning I made them all my yummy Apple Cinnamon Waffles (recipe can be found on our food blog, The Crow's Crusty Loaf). 

Vintage sled - it has nice graphics on it that are hard to see in this picture...and an adorable wooden Santa..not vintage but I thought he would look good on the front porch.

The treasure I am most excited about - this wonderful vintage baby carriage - it also has a nice stenciled design on the side which the picture doesn't pick up well.  I put a couple items in it, but can't wait to fill it with Santas & Snowmen.

Simple Folk Art sign I got for $4

I added another rolling pin to my collection-the red one in the front.

Hope you all have a wonderful week.  I have to get busy now with orders and finishing up a couple swaps I am in. 
Blessings!