We Voted!

Like you are surprised, it's kind of mandatory in our home. Daddy is insistent that we are well informed and do our civic duty.

Although, the well informed thing isn't quite practical, and though he didn't show it, I fear deep down he cringed as Gracie did a "pattern" when she voted in the kids election.

This is the second year Gracie has participated in the kids election. It is the same ballot as the adults and they have their own voting machine (a laptop). To make it easier on her (since she can't read) we tell her "red or blue." At age 5, she has no idea what a Democrat or Republican is, and she really wouldn't understand the issues all that well. And Garren is very good about keeping his opinions away from her ears.

Last year she voted a complete Republican ticket. This year she picked "red." then "blue," then "red.." you get the idea. I guess she didn't want to leave any one out!

On the way out of the high school (which is our voting location) she even got an American flag from a candidate standing outside. And, we topped it all off with our annual (sometimes bi-annual) Election Day brunch. So, she has had a pretty good morning.

And, this marks Thomas' first Election Day. I am sure it will be the first of many, for as long as he lives in this house he will be taken to the polls with his father, continuing a very long and proud Shipley tradition. Plus, he gets a sticker and breakfast too! :)

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