The sale was pretty good. I had the goal of paying for the cost of my booth and making enough money for Christmas gifts for the kids. I met my goal, so I guess it all worked out. The most rewarding thing, however, was to see the looks on people's faces when they saw my wares. Many of the older people smiled and commented on how they used to own sock monkeys. One woman even said that seeing my booth took her back to her childhood. The children's faces were equally delightful, eyes lighting up at all the colorful things.
Also at the craft sale was a room where the church was selling used toys. Very much like a big garage sale, you can usually pick up some really great things, gently used, for a great price. Troy took Orry through and came out with the game, Trouble. Yeah. You know the one. With the clear bubble popper that holds the die and all the colorful pieces that made the best pretend fingernails.
When I saw the box, I remembered the game, but only when I saw them playing with the pieces did I remember playing the game. And oh, my poor, poor parents. Orry also received the game Guess Who from my parents. That sure brought back memories. The faces have changed. (And what is it with there only being 5 girl characters?! If you pick a girl you are sure to lose...just saying.) And they added animal characters for an added challenge. Guess Who was a favorite game of mine from summer day camp since we didn't actually own the game.
So, to sum it all up, having kids is one great way to relive your childhood. And I know everyone is aware of this, but I have come full circle. And I'm sure that will continue and possibly freak me out as time goes on. Ever on.
And I'm sure that I have still left you wondering what we did all October. So here it is in 5 pictures or less...
Pecan picking |
Father and Child(ren) Retreat |
Our own personal mouse trap |
Annie has embraced the ponytail...for now |
There was more done this month. Much more. I just forgot my camera for many of the things. If memory serves me right we built a sandcastle, Troy got poison ivy/oak, we planted lettuce and chard, we finally identified an unknown bird, we started watching the Marvel comic movies (The Avengers, Captain American, Thor...), we saw Brave, we made costumes for Halloween, and the list goes on.
I've missed you too! Glad the sale went so well! We recently watched all the marvel comic movies too. Trent is pretty sure The Avengers is like the greatest action movie ever, and I thought it was pretty great as well. We saw it at the drive in with Jon and Telcia this summer. The drive-in takes me back to my child hood. Those were some good ol' days! Thanks for sharing, and I hope the poison oak is healed up!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry the poison oak has revisited. Reminds me of our last trip to Texas when the boys were both broken out. Thanks for the blog! It was great! lylyly
ReplyDeleteand i'm sorry it took me 'till mid-november to read this! but, on the other hand i'm not sorry, it was a great read. we somehow accumulated the game that has pieces that make great fingernails and the plastic bubble. i was unfamiliar with it. and honestly, i still am. but i'm not unfamiliar with the fake fingernail-pieces. and the bubble. i just don't think we've ever played the GAME. just played WITH THE GAME. and stepped on the pieces... and pulled them out of babies (yes, more than one baby) mouths... and pushed the bubble a few times.
ReplyDeleteah how i love memories. and reliving childhood. and coming full circle. ah yes. i do.
in october we (the hubs and i) went to a sales propoganda in order to win 2 free round-trip air tickets. we sat and listened and didn't buy anything and was the given the flyer for the free tickets. we got home and realized the free tickets cost $100 each. we were hoping to hop a plane to some see you guys. but, we won't now. as it is worth $200... we weren't sure how much more hidden fees were involved and weren't ready to throw $200 away in case there were another $800 hidden. ya know? so... just so you know... there were thoughts of flying to come see you. thoughts that are now a memory. (i had to tie that in somehow!)
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