My Zara bear is finished! She’s the last of my goal of 15 bears in 2015, and the last of my second time through the alphabet, making my bear count 52.
This was my second version of the bear beret, and it’s slightly better than the first. I’d like to make it just a bit slouchier.
In vacation news, today we hit a few literary spots in Wisconsin. First we went to the Caddie Woodlawn farmhouse/wayside. 
It’s a great spot if you’re a Caddie Woodlawn fan! If you’re. If you’re not familiar with Caddie, it’s a story about a pioneer girl, and it’s based on the author’s grand mother’s experiences. It’s really fun to read!!
Next we hit a few Laura Ingalls Wilder spots– the site of the Ingalls’ cabin from Little House in the Big Woods, then the related museum in Pepin.
with cosplay, of course.
love the spinning!!
washing machine!
i’m tempted to simplify our own holiday gift giving, after reading this.
We couldn’t resist dipping our toes in the Missippi River while we were there!
Later we got to hang out with my best friends from high school/college, and enjoy some woods/river time. 
i wish i could hang out with these guys allllll thentime!
We only have 3 days left in Wisconsin! We have just a few more things to squeeze in.
as well as my souvenir yarn and fiber purchases, which I sent home with some old photos, souvenirs, etc.
Then this afternoon we had a littler birthday party for the wee boy. 
There was also some hide n seek with a corgi. 
And splitting of rocks to find out what they looked like inside. 
