Get up and do something!

Here's something that my friend Kim over at Life in a Shoe posted on that is a great way to let our voices be heard...

I'll admit I don't do much on Facebook. I try not to get hooked on the games, causes, groups, etc. But hubby brought this one to my attention and I want to bring it to yours: The Red Letter Campaign.

The idea is simple. Bombard the White House with red envelopes to remind President Obama that the majority of Americans do not support his abortion policy.

You can participate easily, as often as you want. Just send an empty red envelope to the address below. Don't have a red envelope? Make one out of construction paper. Or make 50. Address them to:

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500

I'll make it easy for you. Here's a sheet with that address 24 times. Click on it, print and hand to a kid old enough to handle a pair of scissors.

Seal it and write the following message on the back:

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was not allowed to offer anything to the world.

Life begins with conception.

Stamp it, mail it, and invite others to do the same.

So get to work, everyone!

Bummer...

So, the couple that was going to see our house on Thursday didn't even come- they "fell in love" with the first house they saw, so they didn't try to see ours. At least we know it's all in God's hands... and there's been a lot of activity considering the state of the economy, so we're still hopeful to sell (but not counting on making the March deadline for the farmhouse). There are other possibilities out there, so if things don't work out we will be disappointed but not devastated. I'll post more tomorrow.

Please pray...

We're having another showing tomorrow between 10:30 and 11 am... it would be great to get an offer!!!!
BTW, I have fun pics of the kids enjoying our 65 degree day yesterday, but they're not handy and I need to get back to cleaning, so I'll download them later! Thanks and we love you all!!!

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY (February 9, 2009)...
Outside my window... it's still dark- and it's getting warmer again- highs in the 50's today and 60's tomorrow are cause for great celebration around here!
I am thinking... that we need to get the bike pump fixed because I know those bikes are coming out today!!!
I am thankful for... the warm weather (can you tell we're excited to have a bit of spring?)! :)
From the learning rooms... science will be all outdoors the next two days, and we are finishing up Tree in the Trail... I think Pagoo is next. We are really enjoying the Holling C. Holling books! Math is going really well still- I'm so thankful for that! We finished Five Children and It and are reading Five Little Peppers and How They Grew. It's great that every time we finish a book we are actually sad to see it end because we have loved all of them!
From the kitchen... blueberry smoothies and breakfast cookies, leftover pasta carbonara for lunch, and something easy for dinner- sandwiches, maybe? I want us to enjoy every minute outside that we can!
I am wearing... my jean skirt with my gym shoes (stylish, aren't I?) and a sweater over a long sleeve pink tee shirt. I am planning on running around with the kids all day, so what can I say? :)
I am creating... a new skirt for spring/summer- and if it goes well, 4 more! I found a really easy tutorial online that only takes about an hour per skirt. I'm halfway through with this one, and it took me 25 minutes! Woo hoo!
I am going... to the fabric store today to get some specialty fabric that our fabric area in Wal-mart doesn't carry.
I am reading... The Bible and listening to the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (thanks to Librivox!) and also listening to a collection of Longfellow's from Librivox. I'm telling you, I absolutely love them for doing this project!
I am hoping... that just the right person makes an appointment to see our home soon! But, I know that is in God's hands, so I am content to wait and see what happens. Either way, let Him be glorified!
I am hearing... the birds starting to chirp- they know spring is coming, too!
Around the house... I have everything straightened up from having the flu all last week. That's a huge relief! It's just exhausting to keep everything picked up at every minute of the day just in case we get a last minute showing (we already had that happen once- it was crazy!).
One of my favorite things... Supermom vitamins. Where would I be without them (shudder!)?
A few plans for the rest of the week: we're doing any outside work that needs done today ( a little lattice work under the deck needs replacing, and I'm going to try to get things tidy). We have a busy week of meetings and getting caught up on school, so I don't think we'll be doing much else besides that!
Here is picture thought I am sharing... 2 years ago at this time!

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Liam's birthday!

Here are the long awaited pics from the great pirate birthday party...
Stephanie had planned out a treasure hunt for the kids, they painted treasure chests, and of course- played tickle monster with the uncles! :) Thank again for a fun party, Lansing Harlans!!! :)

Nate's early birthday present

I arranged secretly (or so I thought) for Nate and I to go out to eat at an Italian restaurant up in Goshen on Friday with 2 couples that we have been friends with since college... and Hannah B. was going to babysit the kiddos at her house (they had so much fun!). Well, Nate knew something was up, so he wasn't too surprised when the LeVans and the Grabers showed up- he can read me too well! That's only fair, I suppose- because I can tell when he's trying to sneak something by me, too! :)
I was also going to be all cool like my friend Christin and get shots of everyone together, and the food and whatnot- but I was enjoying everything so much I completely forgot! So, Nate and I took this pic on the way home at the gas station where we stopped to get gas (romantic, huh?). :)
Nate really enjoyed the evening out and keeps saying that we have to do that more often. I'm all for that, Natie! :)

Quick update

Hi! We've been sick with the stomach flu... nastiness everywhere and now I'm in the cleanup stage. We've shown the house 2 times so far (last week), went up to Lansing (had fun and pics to follow), been to some parties and meetings and more to come. In fact, we've got nonstop meetings the rest of the week, and I'm taking Nate out for his birthday on Friday! There, now you know where we've been and what we've been doing. Hopefully I'll have more time on Sunday for posting more! God bless you!