Annalee Dolls

 In my previous post, I showed you my Christmas tree and decorations of all my Annalee dolls.  Well, I made a little reel on Instagram with my pictures and one of my friends, message me and said her sister-in-law was selling some of those on market place in Iowa.  She sent me the pictures and I said "I'll take them!"  She then told me she had more.  So in a series of messages, images, bundling a deal for all, ride to visit Grandpa in Wisconsin for Christmas - I was able to add 20 more to my collection.  The ones I'm most excited for are the shepherd, Joseph, Mary and Jesus from the Nativity.  My new challenge to to assemble a Nativity of Annalees.  You always have to have something to look for as a collector right?! 

The oldest ones from this purchase is the Santa and Mrs. Claus sitting on the floor.  They are from 1971.  I like the older ones the best.  In my opinion, their faces are softer, friendlier than the newer ones.  

Well, one last Christmas today at my sister-in-laws house.  Like I said, first Christmas without Grandma on that side.  My daughter, Justine, made something so thoughtful for each family unit on this side.  I can't say what it is yet, but she did a super job and it will be a treasure, something to cherish forever.  

I've been nominated to do the beef tenderloin - pressure is on, as last year, when I made it everyone said it was "best ever had" - I can't remember what I did....so I better get going and get started.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.