My New Love

Some friends of ours, the Bollenbachs, invited us to go to an auction with them today. It was at Ramstein Air Force Base, which is half way between where each of us live. We decided to give it a try, and it was great! Brad and I took all the kids and had a quick, I mean quick, look around. We talked about a few pieces, and then my wonderful husband took the kids to the park for the afternoon while I stayed at the auction. He told me to get what I wanted, and before I knew it, I was on my own.

If you have not been to a live auction, you are missing out! It is really fun and super addicting! I decided beforehand what I was interested in and how high I was willing to go. I saw a few small tables that I liked, and there was a 1930's pewter coffee set that I liked, also. The tables that I was interested in, the Bollenbachs liked also. I guess we both have good taste. I let them bid on the first one that we both liked, and they let me bid on the second one that we both liked. I ended up getting a small Danish table that is from the 1830's. The next one that I was interested in, I was not sure about because it was bigger than I thought I wanted. I completely forgot that the tabletop folded in half to make a smaller table. It is a really pretty table! I will take some pictures of it. I ended up being the only one that bid on it, so I got it for the reserve! Finally, I bought the pewter coffee set. I decided that my limit was $50. Well, I got a little caught up in the excitement of it all, and I went a little over. The person who was bidding against me sounded a little hesitant, so I thought that I could outbid them. In the end, I only went up to $56, but I can see how a person can get caught up in the moment. It is really fun!

Here are some pictures of the purchases:

Danish 1830's table:


Game table from around 1900; view from the top:


Game table open:


Game table closed:


1930's coffee set:


All in all, I think that it was a very successful day. I think that I have found my new love. If you have not tried it, go out and give it a try.

Picture Frames

This Christmas, the girls both got picture frames. Here are some pictures of the finished project.

Hoops

As previously mentioned, here are some pictures of Clayton playing basketball. Not to be biased, but Clayton was awesome this year! He is a great little defender, shooter, dribbler and passer. I am pretty impressed! Now, we just need him to grow (good thing he has such tall parents!).