A man and his dog

Some of the first areas completed were the dad and boy and the adorable Dalmatian. 

I was particularly delighted by the rug they are on. It's one of those round braided ones. It was so warm and homey. Also, the actual technique of following the colors of braids was gripping. 

The Grandfather Clock

Jim was happy to find this clock right away while he was helping with sorting. The man loves clocks. 

Beginnings

The frame of the puzzle is all the same - a train track. This was an added challenge.

But I quickly found the word pieces for the first connect. Let the puzzling begin! 

Within a short amount of time, the frame was made. 

A New Puzzle for Christmas

I'm so excited to start this perfect puzzle! We are getting Jimmy a train table for Christmas this year :)

I anticipate several delightful surprises and lots of holiday cheer. Break out the egg nog!

 

The Peoples

I pretty much have all the people done - and there were, of course, a few wonderful surprises!




The white circle is Pop himself (I assume - what do you think - there is another old guy, and another guy proudly standing near a giant pumpkin) with his devoted daughter-in-law, and the red circle - well, I will let the beauty of that speak for itself.

Framed and Sorting

Things are beginning swimmingly!

I almost have the frame done - just a few missing pieces. I've kept my eye on that dog - so I think we are still safe.

Words are always easiest. There are tons in this puzzle. And I am eating an egg right now. Why is there a tree in there?

Only a few people - but they look like good ones!

Chicken pieces.

Sky and pumpkins.

Still sorting, though.

Pop's Pumpkin Patch

Drumroll please...

Now the moment you have all been waiting for:

The Second Installment of the Puzzler - Pop's Pumpkin Patch!

Seems like a delightful little puzzle, full of pupmkins and chickens.

A fall theme to remind me how glad I am it is summer.