Reminiscing...our handmade doll house from a Christmas long ago~

Several years ago I drove out to my parents house while they were away and took several
snapshots of the dollhouse that my parents made for my sister and I one Christmas. I'm guessing
it was made in the 60's. We adored that dollhouse and as I got older I could really appreciate the love
and care that went into making it. It was so special to us!

My mom used a large cardboard box and her attention to detail was amazing! Dad made the wood
items, but she created all the rest of it.

It has seen better days, but I will always love it.  After all it is decades old, but it still stands.  My
daughter played with it when she was small along with several nieces of mine and I am pretty sure
that my granddaughters may have played with it as well. I will have to check that out.

I just love this little wooden candle-holder that my daddy made!

Mom even added a picture above the fireplace that I am guessing was from a
Christmas card. She didn't leave out any details for sure.

Girls just HAVE to have a mirror. (smile) Poor little chest of drawers is showing it's age, but
that's ok. I am too! ha!

My mom  used a round oatmeal container for the chair and even added a ruffle. 

The curtains with rick rack...can you say PRECIOUS? 

My dads attention to detail on these beds was a sign of the wonderful cabinet maker he would
become in the years that followed.

A crocheted rug...or knitted? I'm not sure, but mom sure made it special!

Mom added wallpaper along with "wood" floors and "bricks" on the fireplace with a black marker.

Not just any old pillow, but a lace edged pillow for her girls. 

I am so very thankful for my parents and their love for us all through our lives!! Dad is almost 87
and mom is almost 82 and I am so thankful that they are still with us. They were the most loving
parents a child could have and instilled in us right from wrong and brought us up to
know and love Jesus. What a legacy!!

Merry Christmas to each one of you!!
Blessings~

Priceless Moments ~

I just had to share another

priceless moment

with my granddaughter.

I often wonder if you get tired of me posting about her,

but then quickly dismissed that thought.

She is a

big part of my life

so I will continue to share

the special moments that I have with her~

I missed the first couple of photos when Annika decided

to diaper my old doll.

First she took her and stood her on the floor,

preceeded to get out her own wipes and one of her diapers.

This is what unfolded after I grabbed my camera~

{well actually I missed her using her

wipes on baby's bottom too...lol}

She laid baby down on the diaper over and over

trying to get her just right...

She got a little upset that things weren't working out right

so she flipped baby upside down... ...laid her back down on the FULL LENGTH of the open diaper~ hmm...this isn't quite working either~ She tried and tried to make this work while I just patiently watched and snapped photos~

She finally looked at me with those adorable

pleading eyes and said,

"help mom"

{she calls me mom because my son does}

I am telling you it was no

easy feat diapering a doll with a diaper that

was way too big ~

But doesn't this photo speak volumes ???

This was the reaction I got when I handed the

diapered dolly to her.

Pure innocent joy

I almost missed the moment...

I just think she is so special and

I love her to pieces~

Blessings~

HELP Please ~

I am hoping someone can help me find the name of my doll.

I received her when I was little so I am guessing the mid to late 60's maybe?? I found a number on her neck , but I can't tell what it is. She stands approx. 15 inches tall, is battery powered and walks by herself. If anyone knows any info I would sure appreciate it. I don't think her dress is original ...I am thinking it may have been a red with tiny white polka dots. Oh and also her eyes stay open when she is upright , but they close when you lay her down. Am wondering if she was made by Mattel and is Baby First Step??

Thank you!