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Today's post is about thanking my dear husband Kevin. He volunteered for the Obama campaign. He went door to door talking to people, helping register them, and encouraging them to vote. Thankfully, we live in a country where we can vote, and we can voice our agreement or disagreement with the state of affairs.

Thanks Kevin!

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Lots of Playing!

Moe wants to fly upside down. He says it is "more funner."

He particularly likes the crashing part.

Diego, our family pet, was a big part of the weekend. He was diapered, breastfed, and even offered food at mealtime. I think the dress highlights his rosy cheeks! He is a Fur Real pet chimp. I think he was worth all $12 spent on him. Even though he takes batteries, he rarely has working ones in him. The chimp is hard to find. I think I ended up getting him off Amazon.

I made these magnets and a pendant out of vintage wood poker chips. I got them at a yard sale. I altered them. I hope the recipients will enjoy them. I think I have 40 or so left, so I hope to make more for the holidays.

This is Mimi's drawing of Ernie and Bert (from Sesame Street). I am very impressed! I am proud of her. She was sitting on the couch with Moe. He asked her to draw them, and she did.

****In other news****

We are making progress in the garage. Those of you who know me personally know that its' state is a source of frustration. Since cleaning it all in one day seems like more work than either Kevin and I are willing to put in, we decided to get rid of one thing a week. So far we have made progress. Shoes were donated to Goodwill, a stroller has found a new home, and several unused holiday decorations went to a friend.

My parents were supposed to visit today, but canceled instead. They claimed they had too much yard work left. It kind of hurt my feelings, but I guess it is their loss. I am glad I am married to man that values family and spending time together over material things or the state of the lawn! And to be honest, I hope we pass on those values to our kids. I guess it all comes down to balance.

Have a great week! And don't forget to vote! OBAMA!!!
~Karen

Work!

Miles is "going to work" here. He announces this, and then gives us all kisses and hugs before he takes off to his sister's room. His job must be interesting since it requires several bags, an apron, and a hat!

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Here are the bookmarks I have been working on. This is a great project for anyone who struggles with their sewing machine. If you know me, or have been reading this blog for awhile, you know I have problems with my machine. I am sure they are all user problems....Although I would never tell my machine that! Anyway, making these allowed me to build some confidence in my sewing abilities....

This weekend I made some pillow shams to go with our duvet. Nothing quite matches perfectly, but I love that. I am really proud of these. The lines may not be perfect, but they look okay!

I made the little brown pillows out of place mats! I didn't spend a dime on this project. It was all made from things we have used at one time or another!

Yikes-a-roo! No coffee! What?

I'm smiling now. It's been a looong morning. Mimi wanted me to fix tortellini for breakfast. I said "no" and she melted down. She can throw some doozy fits. I ignored her. Then I discovered I have a bag of WHOLE coffee beans, and NO way of grinding the boogers up. I attempted with a knife, but it was futile. So, I loaded the kids up and went to Starbucks. They gladly ground them up, and we got a pumpkin muffin for the road. In a few minutes I will be caffeineted. :)Then I guess I will be boiling some water for the tortellini.

Have a great day!

I was tagged...like a week ago.

I am lazy. I was tagged so long ago, and I never answered any of the questions. I am not sure my answers are interesting, but I will answer anyway!

What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was in college finishing up my BS in Sociology.

What is on my TO DO list today?
I don't have day-to-day lists. I tend to make longer lists with no time frame in mind, and I mark things off as I go. On my list:
-figure out how to get my bobbin loaded with thread
-get rid of all clothing that doesn't fit the kiddos
-give the dog a bath before it gets tooo cold
-finish making bookmarks and maybe do a post on it

What is my favorite snack?
Hmmmm. I don't know. I LOVE butternut squash. If I could eat it every day I would. And I load it with curry powder when I cook it!! Also, I love brown sugar pop tarts.

If I was millionaire what would I do?
Not much really. I would pay off a couple bills and add on a bathroom, but that is about it. I think the temptation to spend would be there, but I would try to resist it, since I really think having a life revolving around things and the acquisition of things leads to unhappiness. I would save it. And I would make a hefty donation to Heifer.

5 Places I have lived?
Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Nebraska...and many more. I have lived in lots of cities....scattered about.

Alright..mission accomplished! I can mark this off my list! :)

Being Random

This is next to my little desk. This is half the actual drum set. Kevin is a good drummer, so I don't mind it much. The kids have treated the set with much respect, so I guess it will stay. :) The only room without an instrument is the bathroom. Sometimes they can get rather loud on the set, but that is okay. I would much rather hear random piano keys being played or drum being banged than noise from the TV.

We are all better. Whatever we had was horrible, but passed by quickly.

No new crafting for me going on...I am working on making some bookmarks. I may post a little tutorial on it. I am in the process of making a lot of things for X-mas. I figured I will let people pick and choose what they want from a box of things I made. It is a lazy way to gift! The pressure will be off of me....I would like to make a pledge to give all handmade gifts, but I don't think it is possible. My dad is an avid reader, so I am sure he will get some books from us.

Have a wonderful week! Enjoy the weather!