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It really is my absolute most favorite time of year. I love October. I can't believe we are already 1/2 way through it. I was just scrolling through last years October posts. I didn't get any Halloween decorations up this year but I have promised Henry that when we get home we'll put some up. It's turned into a bit of a tradition to have some friends over for a night of "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" along with chili and donuts and cider so we will try to squeeze that in when we return. My aunt made a cake today which tasted just like a gigantic cinnamon roll which I have every intention of re-creating and sharing here on the blog so stay tuned for that.

I loaded up the kidlets on Saturday along with my sister (whom my brother so graciously flew down to LA so I didn't have to make the drive alone) and headed to Utah for the next 10 days. The drive went much smoother than anticipated aside from the dead battery we had in hell, a.k.a. Baker, CA and even that was fixed in no time at all. We are here and BRRRR it's COLD! Good gravy. Should've brought the parka (I don't actually have a parka.) Henry is sick, which is on par with every previous trip we have made here and to keep things exciting, Kate is teething.

The Nie Nie Benefit Sale: is wrapping up. I loaded the last 75 things (plus the 200 postcards) in the car and am shipping them out this week. Thank you for being patient. I know it's taking a long time. I am a one man show, actually I am probably less than that if you factor in the kids and a hubby who works a minimum of 14 hours a day. Just know I am trying my best. I've received all your e-mails wondering, rightfully so, where your stuff is. It's taking a lot longer but bear with me, I'm hoping to have everything out by weeks end. For those of you who donated, check out the feedback as well and you can read about the rave reviews everyone is giving the donations.

I have been getting a few much needed laughs in, and you should too so check out these recent brilliant SNL skits: here and here.

Happy October!

xox

A little bit late, but here you go! The final day of the sale is today, in a few hours in fact. I've got a few more things to upload and we'll be ready to go by 7. Hopefully I haven't forgotten anything and nothing has fallen behind the couch, etc.,. I wasn't able to get everyone in (the response was just overwhelming) so if I couldn't get you in- let's try next time. Did I just say that outloud? Thinking of maybe doing part 2 in a few months.

Also, we are so very very close to hitting the $10,000 mark. HUZZAH!! I'm adding a listing tonight for a $2.50 donation. If you'd like to donate that ammount- just add it to your cart and checkout, or if you are buying something else and feel like adding in it, throw it in your cart as well. I'll be sure to post the total ammount raised as soon as I know (get everything shipped out).

This post is coming to you by way of Megan, Morgan's younger sister.  Morgan has been working feverishly to put together the wonderful items for today's sale, but unfortunately her internet just went down.  Unless it is restored within the next few hours, the final installment of the NieNie Benefit Sale will  take place tomorrow (Tuesday).   I know you are all anxious to see the fantastic goodies that await us – rest assured the sale will go on!   Check back later this afternoon for updates! 

Update: The sale has officially been moved to tomorrow:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

7:00 PM PST

We'll see you tomorrow – same place and time!

Congratulations to Julie, who very generously, was the highest bidder at $1,000 for the sweet Nie
Doll.  If you read the comments on the doll post, there were a lot of
opinions on what people thought Christine should do in regards to her
dolls. I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in.Handemade   is  wonderful. 
I love that this doll is one of a kind. I love that it is not mass
produced, no one in the world will have a doll just like this one.  I
love that the owners of this doll will know and appreciate how much
time and effort went into her. I hope that when they look at her, they
will remember the great cause from which she came. This cause that has
brought thousands together to rally and support and love and pray for
those sweet Nielsons. I think that's pretty special. 

The framed print is just a teaser of what Christine is donating for tomorrow's shop update. There will only be a few of these..I'm just sayin'. I'm hoping to get a mosaic up tonight of what you can expect to see tomorrow. Rest
assured there is still a ton of great stuff left: jewelry, tote's,
prints, children's stuff… all very cool.  There is no rhyme or reason
as to what has been listed up to this this point. I basically plop meself onto  the couch and grab whatever is on top of the pile and go from there. As of late, candy corn and CFDC as we call it, are on the menu. It's the late night snack of
champions. I can't drink caffeine after 3 or I'll never fall asleep.
What's happened to me? I'm getting old. Oh CFDC= caffeine free diet coke.

Mom called today:
"I wish I could be there to help you out with all of this" she said.

"I know, me, too."

"I should just jump in the car and come down" she says

"So what's stopping you? FOR THE LOVE OF NIE, come and help me!"

And
2 hours later, her bags were packed and she hit the road. Currently,
she's probably somewhere  near Fillmore, UT (hey, don't forget to stop
and get a potato log!!) It's about a 10 hour drive, so with a stop over
1/2 way, she's set to arrive early afternoon tomorrow. I can't wait. I
really need her help.

I
just wanted to say thank you for supporting this sale, and supporting
all the artists who have donated. I know a lot of them were worried
that their items wouldn't sell (can you imagine?? everything is so
cool!) To have nearly everything sell out this morning in just under 9
minutes left me really choked up (and not because someone beat me to
what I wanted.) I just stared at the screen, refreshing, refreshing,
tears were welling, welling. I just know your support means so much to
the family. Thank you for being here and cheering from the sidelines.

JULIE, PLEASE SEND YOUR DONATION DIRECTLY TO THEIR FUND AND E-MAIL ME YOUR RECEIPT. I'LL SHIP THE DOLL ASAP.

xoxo

Congratulations to Julie, who very generously, was the higgest bidder at $1,000 for the sweet Nie Doll.  If you read the comments on the doll post, there were a lot of opinions on what people thought Christine should do in regards to her dolls. I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in. Handemade  is  wonderful.  I love that this doll is one of a kind. I love that it is not mass produced, no one in the world will have a doll just like this one.  I love that the owners of this doll will know and appreciate how much time and effort went into her. i hope that when they look at her, that will remember the great cause from which she came. This cause that has brought thousands together to rally and support and love and pray for those sweet Nielsons. I think that's pretty special.

I tried. I really tried. After listing items for most of the day, the pile still, oddly, looks as though it hasn't been touched. How can that be? There's so much more than I thought I had (I should have known, I had close to 300 people wanting to donate). So here's what's going to happen:

THE ETSY SALE WAS JUST ACTIVATED.

COMMENTS HAVE NOW BEEN OPEN FOR BIDDING ON THE DOLL
(GO TO THE DOLL POST)