Good Morning!

 

Our snow has melted. We may have some mixed with rain tomorrow but other than that, I don't see anything in our forecast for this week. In my Facebook memories, on this day eleven years ago we had almost 17 inches! I remember it well. Now I'm certainly not saying I would like 17 inches now..but 2-4 would be fine with me. I embrace each season for what they represent. In Winter, it's cold and snow! 

It took quite a while to get all the Christmas packed away even though I had taken it all down and it was piled in our storage space; it still took alot more time to get it all put away. Could it be because I'm getting older and a little slower...oh no! That can't be it LOL  It just seemed like it took longer. I really have so much and yet I still buy...but I am more picky about what I'm purchasing. I have a hard time resisting Gingerbread items from Hobby Lobby. That store is just my happy place.

Below is a small sampkling of my Amish dolls collection. The boy and girl were a gift from a lady that I cought Amish made furniture from. The other AMish girl was made for me by someone very sweet on my Country Decorating page. And that Amish bench was one of the first pieces I ever bought from Lancaster MANY years ago! I don't get tired of things. :)

 These dolls below are just porcelain little dolls I have had for many years. I have several sets in different sizes and colors. I'll have to photograph my Amish dolls from the Bradford Exchange and others. I will soon. 

My husband had a surprise for me last week! This beautiful set of rooster dishes from Cracker Barrel! Now I've been using the same dishes I had  since I got married, "Heartland" stoneware from the 1980's and I still love them, but this was an awesome surprise, and he even bought the matching platter. I love them! Aren't they the cutest?

They didn't come with mugs so I of course I bought bright red ones to go with the set!

Well, that's about it for me. Later I am visiting with my nephew and his wife and their little girl Olivia who are visiting from Delaware, I love my great niece so I'm really looking forward to it! I haven't seen her since the beginning of December! I can't wait. I made stuffed mushrooms and two ham & cheese quiches to bring. It's going to be a nice afternoon.

Have a great day and I'll check in soon!