We went on a family outing this past Saturday and I convinced hubby to let ds1 and me stop by a thrift store on the way.  Look what we found .......

Regular visitors to my blog know that ds1 is crazy about big cats (this child has big cats on the brain all day long!) and dreams of working with these awesome creatures when he "grows up."  We found the two puzzles in the middle first, then I spotted the Robert Lyn Nelson puzzle at top.  I had to get it as a surprise for hubby.  Some of you know that hubby and I lived on Maui before moving to Florida.  Robert Lyn Nelson is an amazing artist and was actually one of hubby's customers while we lived there.  I thought the puzzle would be a fun family treat, but would also have extra special meaning to hubby and me. 

We then moved on to the books and found The Tiger Rising (which ds1 has wanted for some time) and Spotting the Leopard.  Talk about a thrilled boy ... I definitely had one on my hands!  It was definitely a blessing of being in the right place at the right time.  All these treasures resulted in $2.50 spent.