Autumn. Fall.

It is chilly and cloudy today.  Not my favorite.
(and technically today when I am posting - - it is WINDY and there were even a few flakes of snow this morning!!  *sigh*)

Recap from September:

The sale was amazing. I was worried because we had to change venues last minute once I found out that a car show in Watertown was blocking off our parking at the Goss.  I begged mom and dad and so we cleared out their house and set up a few tents outside.  The night we set up the tents - a freakish wind came up that night and demolished all of that work.  I would have cried but didn't have the time.

Despite the change of venue, the freakish wind, the tent situation, etc . . . . . the sale was a great success!  I could not have ordered better weather, happier shoppers or more amazing vendors.  My heart is STILL warm and full. :) 

A few shout outs:

THANK YOU to mom and dad for their relaxed nature to deal with their house being turned into a Shop overnight.  Dad even put up my sale signs the morning of the sale because Boyd was at a cross country meet. (I swear Boyd is busy every.single.sale)

THANK YOU to Jim and Phyllis for all the help with the barn!  Phyllis brought food during sale set-up which was a huge and unexpected help!  Jim has been a lifesaver with barn work and being there for the entire 2 days while they were moving it.  (Boyd had to work - first year of teaching and all!)

THANK YOU to Kayla Johnson and her family for lending us their big tent!  It was such a blessing for the sale.

THANK YOU to the amazing vendors.   Their creativity, infectious personalities and crazy helpfulness!  The sales would not happen without them.  Not.At.All. (Heather Holmen, Terri Gaikowski, Val Butler, Gaylene Christensen, Jolene Lieffort, Amber Jensen, Cindy Grantham . . just to name a few!)

THANK YOU to Stacey Stormo and Sister2 - they are the amazing check-out girls.  The sale is always a bit chaotic with all the tags and they handle it like champs! 

And a THANK YOU to my Grandma :)  She was so sweet to bring tables, food and organize the "sold section". 

Oh! And my bro-in-law Jordan!  He helped load up items throughout the day, ran to get pizza for lunch and was in general there to help.  And Brother2 - he pitched in too. :)

I know I am missing people - and for that I apologize.  Please know that you are appreciated! 

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We are trying to get our house painted before winter.  Unfortunately we kind of suck at it. 
TAKING FOREVER.

The barn is officially HERE!!   We still have random vehicles driving down our road to check it out. Ahhh . . . small town excitement.  It needs a new roof and the floor needs to be reinforced - figure out electrical and plumbing . . .  All small things, right? :)

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Homecoming came and went.  I did not anticipate enjoying the whole "community stuff" as much as I do.  Which is a good thing since we live here and all. :)  Brother2 is a sophmore this year  and we end up at nearly every event he is in - I don't know what we will do when he graduates. 
Little Ellie might need to become a Hamlinite so I can stay involved. :)

I am back to painting furniture for the holiday sale. 
I love my cute little co-workers even though they offer zero help and input. 

That is all!  Enjoy the Fall Season!!
It is my favorite month of the year - even with a few chilly rainy days included. :)

*** I meant to post this about a month ago.  And Failed.

Currently I am subbing at the high school listening to a class of 30+ kids sniffle, snort and cough.  It is designed to annoy me and I'm sad to say . . . . they might be winning.