Jasper my Autumnal Boy.

I have been wanting to add a red head Course boy to the family here at Rose Cottage for a few years now and finally found THE boy!  He didn't take very long to arrive and was all I imagined and more. To say I am absolutely delighted with him is an understatement.  Sometimes the wait is worth it! Sadly I missed out on his sister, and was rather gutted...but good things come to those who wait, so hopefully we will find him a sister in the future.

Introducing Jasper

My Autumnal boy - he just loves the changing leaves from our Maple tree.  He tried to play 'snow angel' but with leaves.

In the end Jasper decided there weren't enough yet so sat up and played with them instead.

Just loving his face and his fabulous clothes.  He came shoeless so I made him a brown and a black pair of shoes.

Loving my boy Jasper.

He makes me smile.

Down Under where the Dinosaurs Roam - Part Two

Instalment two of 'Down Under where the Dinosaurs Roam' can be found by clicking here.

Henry's Shoes for Gregor.

Henry has finally launched his own footwear range...

'Henry's Shoes for Gregor'

Shoes for the discerning Gregor will be available to order.

Current colours: Dark Brown or Black

Lace ups: £10 a pair plus postage.  

Blue pair sold.

Reaching out....

Seeing the ladder against the tree was an opportunity too good to miss...

Gosh quite a gap between rungs...but I think I can do it...

Now if I lean forward just a little....

I might be able to reach the apple.

Just a little bit more....

...getting closer 

Got it!  

Shall I eat it now or see if Mum will use it to make an apple crumble?

Pondering decisions....

Introducing Barbara

My first Sasha doll arrival for the year is the lovely Barbara. She came with Lena (the Sailor baby) the week before last. When I first saw one of these girls at the Sasha Doll Festival this year I thought I would quite like to have her one day, never suspecting that wish would come true only a few months later. 

I always take 'arrival' photos of my dolls and here is Barbara's.

She is wearing her denim skirt so I believe she is the first year these were produced, so around 1997.

She has a cute splattering of freckles, although they don't show up especially well in this photo.

Fortunately the day was nice when she arrived so she got to go for a wander in the garden.

Love how the sun is reflecting in her hair.

I am really pleased with this girl and absolutely love her.

I haven't had a Sasha doll arrive since I think it was late October or November last year and I'd almost forgotten how exciting it was to get a Sasha package in the post!  I have of course had other dolls arrive (and some depart) in that time, but there is nothing quite like a Sasha (or Gregor) doll arrival!

Thank you to the lovely person who made this dream a reality for me.

The Sailor Family Grows.

We have a new arrival and are absolutely delighted with her.

A new little sailor girl to add to our Sailor family.

This little one is Lena

She has fitted right in!

'W'

Watching

Waiting

Wondering

Why

The tadpoles haven't turned into frogs!

Jemima & Jacob