It's done!

Belinda wanted to vote early and so, for her birthday weekend, we went to the Freeborn County Courthouse and did the deed. It was neat, seeing Charles' name on the ballot! We don't exactly know when the results will be announced, but we're excited to see how it plays out.

Kittens on the move!

And just like that, the three kittens have departed for their new forever home on a farm near Albert Lea. Amber and her daughter, Elena, and Charles spent more than an hour together getting them ready to go and corralling them into a carrier.

Spooktacular!

We spent time this afternoon in front of the Chamber of Commerce building on Broadway as part of the Spooktacular event. We gave out more than 420 packages of Cracker Jacks, 360 pieces of Fruit Snacks, at least 300 chip clips (from Charles' campaign) and 40 buttons (also from Charles' campaign).

It's the Chamber's night to shine!

 

A pre-Halloween Saturday

Charles spent time this afternoon at community events with a Halloween-theme. Checking in at the Hy-Vee trick-or-treating event, he enjoyed watching the kids roaming around the store to find the stations with the treat. He then went to the fairgrounds for the Okotberween event that is sponsored by the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Saturday paintings

Sammuva sainio maan 
(The Fading Thoughts of the Earth)

Vänskapens blomma (The Flower of Friendship)

 Charles got in some quality painting time in this morning as it looked to be the last warm/dry morning we'll see for a week or so.

The black/white painting will be part of the exhibit Charles will be having January - March here in Albert Lea. The second painting will be given to one of the administrators at Thorne Crest.

Autumn on Garfield Avenue

Autumn on Garfield Ave.

Wesley takes an afternoon break

It takes a lot of work being a kitten

Gracie & two makes for a pleasant afternoon nap

Fridays are our errand day and today was much the same. We enjoyed being out and about, Charles had time in the studio, and we had quality time with the cats. And of course, there were naps all around the house!