I have been working on this dresser that I got on Craigslist for $20...

It still needs another coat of paint and some new knobs, but I have already filled the drawers. It is so nice to have some extra storage for the kids craft supplies.

Now I am on the hunt for a bookcase. I would like to find a used one made out of real wood, so I can avoid whatever chemicals the Ikea kind release.

Since last time I got bored, I foisted nine puppies on Tim, he is being remarkably supportive of my second-hand furniture habit!

Perspective

I piled all of my laundry on the floor downstairs to try to force myself to get it done.



I guess the dogs thought I had finally come to my senses and gotten them an awesome dog bed.

For my boy:


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My Girls

I found this ten year old photo as we were picking pictures for the memorial service for my father-in-law.



Annie is on the left in her onesie that we called "the nutfit" because it had little acorns and nuts on it. That led to her long-standing nickname, Annie Grace Nuttyface.

Haley is on the right wearing a onesie from Big Dogs that was a gift from my godparents.

I love the serious looks on their faces.

Happy Thanksgiving

Tim's father died last week, and we are staying with his mom this week.

It has, of course, been an especially emotional and spiritual holiday week.

I hope everyone has a blessed day.

Heh.

Margaret the Goat

Kirby

After fostering him for six months, we have decided not to adopt Kirby permanently. There are many reasons, the main one being something too vile to discuss here in my happy place!



But we love him and miss him already. I cry every night thinking about him, and I hope he is happy.