Goodies Galore...

A Little Family History...

Yesterday, I posted this picture of the Alton Lennon Federal Courthouse, located in Downtown Wilmington. I'd like to share a family-related historical tidbit about it.

The Courthouse was built from 1914-1916.

Kevin's Grandaddy Coot was among some young neighborhood boys playing in the street outside, as the very first court was called into session. To pick the first jury, the judge sent someone outside, holding a hat full of names. He instructed the man to have one of the boys pull names out of the hat for jurors. The six year old little boy who picked the first jury for Federal Court at the new courthouse, was Kevin's Grandaddy.

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Now on to the Goodies...

I recently participated in the Very Vintage Halloween Swap hosted by Heidi, at Foxgloves, Fabric, and Folly. I met a sweet, new blogger friend through the swap, my partner Lori, from Morning Glories and Moonflowers. She sent me a FABULOUS package of Fall Goodies!

The excitement mounted as I opened the box and saw the green shiny tinsel and purple tissue paper.
Each item was individually wrapped with festive ribbons, that I plan to reuse! :)

Did I make out, or what??? Look at the amazing gifts Lori sent! I just love it all!

David joined in the excitement and helped unwrap, and pose the items for pictures!

Look at this precious little cat couple....

Lori made the super cute button bracelet, and sells them in her etsy shop! Ashley has been eyeing the bracelet, and the mug! David was most impressed that I received "Bath and Body Works Pumpkin Handsoap!" LOL!


Lori also made the beautiful glittery BOO blocks, below!

Thank You so much Lori! You made my day, especially with the hand-crafted items, and I will think of you for years to come, as I enjoy them each Fall!

FOUND GOODIES...

I have been going through some stuff that has been packed up for years, from a house we moved from 12 years ago! Some of the things, I have wondered where they were, and others I had forgotten about! I RE-found some pretty cool treasures that came from yard sales, auctions, or were handed-down. Kevin, Ashley, and I have been taking a long trip down memory lane, as each item was uncovered!

The white hobnail Milk Glass Pitcher is now being used as a tea pitcher.

The blue "airplane spoon," was Ashley's when she was a toddler! And yes, we sailed many a vegetable through the air, making swooping plane sounds, trying to entice Ashley to take a bite! :)
My Grandmother Butler made the rabbit and attire! I'm trying to figure out the best way to clean her. She also gave me the "Turnabout" Cookie Jar,...it's "two-faced." I doubt the paint was original, but added by a previous owner! :)

The Pillsbury Dough Boy, below was mine as a child, dated 1971. I just love this round white puffy guy! The black spice holders were handed down from Kevin's family.


And this was my favorite find...
An old scale!
As of last Friday, I had nothing to post! Now I seem to have abundance of material.... What a difference a few days makes! LOL! Thanks for all of your encouragement! ~Rhonda :)