We're gearing up for Halloween. I made the kids treat bags with the new machine and Olivia's purple princess costume is ready to run the neighborhood. Emmer and his buddy Tyler are making Halloween Videos on You Tube. Both kids are making plans with friends and ploting their route around the subdivision. Emmerson still hasn't nailed down his costume, however I am thinking he is either going to be a vampire or maybe Neo from The Matrix.

Holy Cow, it's October already!

I just realized I haven't updated since vacation (JULY). We had a Bailleu family reunion again during Labor Day (or Hog Days if you're from kewanee IL) weekend. Cousin Joel Bailleu brought his best friend Dave for a high school reunion. John and Jacki Bailleu came from Texas with a little "Cash": their newest toy poodle. We sat in the shade and visited and ATE! I am still waiting for pictures and copies of photos and momentos that Aunt Frieda brought. I found out my Great Grandmother was confirmed right here in Indianapolis! And, I think I have been to that very church!

Anyway, I am posting a picture of my latest creation. A cowgirl quilt for a sassy young cowgirl in Texas, Miss Kacie Faith. I saw the kit at the Quilt Box in Kewanee and my sister-in-law bought the actual quilt. I had no idea right away who to make it for until I remembered my trip to Texas the year before.

Bassett Rescue

I would be completely remiss if I didn't mention Guardian Angel Bassett Rescue. Link is under the cool links section. We adopted Blossom in January and couldn't be happier. Don't buy an expensive, overpriced pet-store dog from a puppy farm! There are plenty of sweet, family-friendly Bassett Hounds awaiting adoption. Not all rescue dogs are physically abused, abandoned or neglected. Our Blossom was raised with a very loving family who obviously took excellent care of her. I can tell she has had a dog trainer work with her. She doesn't bark, howl, get up on furniture, is crate trained and loves the kids. Bloss is a senior, excuse me, "mature" bassett. A few people have told us that we shouldn't have taken her because of her age. However, she is a real cream puff and we couldn't have asked for a better family dog. She loves going to Dairy Queen in the summer and taking long walks in the snow in the winter. Now that the weather is cooler, she is up at the crack of dawn with us, ready for her morning walk. She has lots of neighborhood buddys including 2 other bassets, 2 dashounds and a blood hound. Please consider adopting a bassett (or another breed of dog if you don't care for bassets) from a rescue organization.