Loot

Here was the sunset yesterday. It was rainy in the afternoon, then the sun came out again and lit up the trees and there was even a rainbow! I actually just saw that rainbow today after looking at the pictures (top right corner)!

Kissa is one to take immediate advantage of carelessly placed empty suitcases...

And now to the loot part!

We bought the fish a dragon and lantern from petsmart. The dragon connects to an air stone, so once we get the tubing set up, bubbles will come out of the mouth! :)

Kissa got a green furry mouse (she loves it!) and Koda and Manta got an indestructible ball made from rope. It was also popular last night.

He was happy to come home and be with his mama and papa. Apparently he found the grandparent's home boring.

We got this awesome clock as one of our many generous wedding gifts from the hubby's relatives. Thanks to everyone!

Another one of our amazing wedding gifts: this crocheted afghan. Actually, I'm typing this on the couch right now curled up in it. I looooove it!!! The hubby's grandma made this for us (she made one for the sister-in-law too) and it is just so beautiful. I'm completely inspired to get my butt into gear and finish my blanket too. I need to find out what kind of stitch/pattern she used, its gorgeous. It looks like granny "clusters" (3dc groups) all put together back to back and crooked. So cool. And she has some crazy skill, I bet there is not one mistake in this!

I bought some baking supplies. New autumnal cookie cutters, a big bottle of vanilla extract (they don't sell it in Finland) and lollipop sticks for when I attempt cake pops. I also bought a new frosting piping set like my old dear one! I picked up a Wilton's dessert decorator plus from Michael's. Yaay! Can't wait for a good baking day now! :)

And on that great baking day, I can wear my brand spanking new retro inspired apron! So pretty! And perfect for our kitchen too, since it has the apple pattern! I just need to find or DIY some cool hooks to hang my apron on. I am thinking of starting a collection... ;)

We bought some new knobs for the closets in the bedroom (seen here) and for the hallway. Those hideous 70s brown ones were just too ugly.

I bought this new purse from Marshalls. I looove that store! Such great deals! It's so funny that it caught my eye and I had to have it, because my sister had eyed the darker brown version just a week or two before!

I got this poncho from Kohl's. It was totally an impulse buy but it was the only impulse buy I made so that is pretty good. AND it's amazing to wear. Like in the mighty boosh: "it's impossible to be unhappy in a poncho!"

 I picked up this sweater on clearance from Target. I guess I'm digging gray this year...

Also on clearance at target was this peacock blue sweater. I love it!

And this little dress was on clearance, too at Target. It is so comfortable!

These babies are also from Michaels. Such a pretty collection!

I picked  up this interweave crochet magazine and some new yarn. :)

My sister made us published authors by compiling our Japan honeymoon blog into a book using her Creative Memories software! How cool is that! I love it, thanks E -- you did a great job!!!

Some pile of loot, huh. How fortunate are we! :) It's like Christmas in October! Yaay!

Thanks for reading, hope you weren't too jealous (wink wink)!