Finding a treasure

Our camping trip didn't go as well as I had planned but then most planned times turn out differently. I need another trip to recoup from this one. We did have a good time roaming different shops with the children. Hannah got a coonskin cap that she thinks is a stuffed animal. She will wear it at times and is adorable in it. Haley chose practical things like t-shirts and earrings.
While roaming in an antique shop, I found a Hoosier (I think that is how you spell it) cabinet. They were used in the 1800's as the kitchen cabinets. They included a flour sifter, metal bread drawer, chopping board and storage. I have been looking for one since we moved into the farm house. When we first moved there, we had very little storage. Since then, we refinished the kitchen adding cabinets. I have seen these cabinets over the years but they had either been painted with Dutch symbols or poor condition. This one was in very good condition. We bought it and now I must find a place to put it. My house is beginning to look like an antique shop in itself.
I find as I get older that I am becoming more and more like Mom. She enjoyed collecting antiques (furniture , dishes and unique pieces). The difference is, I actually use most of what I have collected. It is an investment, at least that is what Mom taught me. At any rate, I really enjoy exploring antique shops and finding unusual things (whether I can afford them or not) and Mike enjoys exploring with me. I remember the fun times Mom and Dad had doing this same thing. Maybe some time in the future, our grandchildren will remember the fun we had looking for that special item.