I've been so busy lately I haven't been able to post, and I have some cute videos I would like to put up one of these days. However today, I would like to post my sadness about the earthquake in Haiti. As an American, I am so thankful for all the blessings I enjoy, but I still think I take it for granted. I am so saddened by the thoughts of all of those people, the ones that made it and the ones that didn't. I don't feel like I can do enough, and it almost makes me feel guilty to have a fridge and pantry full of food, and running water, not to mention all the luxuries I enjoy. My pets have a better life than so many people in this world.

I got an email today from www.compassion.com which is a great organization, soliciting help. They care for orphans, including orphans in Haiti. Another place you can give is www.adra.com and I am sure a slew of others, like the Salvation Army. If you can't give money, you can pray for those in need, which is just as important and needed.

Birthday Girl

First Snow

Really?? Is it supposed to snow this much in October? This was from about a week ago, and it just seems wrong...like how they put the Christmas decorations out in September at Costco. Seriously, I cannot take Christmas decorations in September, or three inches of snow in October.

The cat lover...

Here is a summary of our trip to Brian and Jenny's back over a month ago. Sadie loved Bilbo, and any little kitty she sees for that matter. Alas, her dad is allergic, and our landlords don't like cats... so no little kitty for Sadie in the near future. She will have to play with Sasha and Morris when we visit cousin Lucy.

Why don't they make this in my size???

Yes, I realize that they probably make red pea coats in my size, but not with black and white polka dots inside the hood! The cutest things are always in kids sizes. Kelly and I always think so at least!

D2

Congratulations to Sierra, who passed her rating to be a D2 a week ago. It was lots and lots of hard work, and I'm a little late in congratulating her, but we are so proud of her!

In my continued existence as the worst blogger ever, I am not posting pictures, videos, or funny stories about my kids. Instead, I am posting a link to a funny post on another blog, about homeschooling. As a homeschooling mom of a sassy seven year old, I think I might have had some tears running down my cheeks. Caution, it is a story about wool underwear. You have been warned.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2009/10/wanna-bet/