Cross County in the Winter

Cross County in the Winter

by | Jan 13, 2016 | activities with kids, Travel, Uncategorized

We made it to Breckenridge!  Many things are the same as back in 1997 when I had my 20 months here as a 22 year old.  My friends that still live here tell me about all the change- I can see how much more development there is but it still feels like the same place to...
Go WEST- young family of SIX

Go WEST- young family of SIX

by | Jan 6, 2016 | Travel, vacation

As a young woman I traveled quite a bit- to France in high school, to Italy in College, and after college I spent a few wonderful years out west in Colorada and Montana.  Not to mention short trips to other places like Jamaica.  In Colorado,  I met my wonderful...
A New Duffle for the Traveler

A New Duffle for the Traveler

by | Aug 3, 2015 | patterns, sewing, Travel

My oldest is traveling on her own to visit my parents this week.  She is going to get on the airplane here and my parents are going to pick her up in Atlanta a few hours later.  She is so excited and so nervous! A few years ago I made her a lovely yellow patchwork...
Day Off Backpack Pattern in the SHOP!

Day Off Backpack Pattern in the SHOP!

by | Jul 14, 2015 | patterns, Travel, Uncategorized

I am seriously proud of this pattern.  I think it makes a fantastic, professional looking bag and it is fun and simple to sew.  YES.  I am patting my own back right now.  A couple weeks ago, I turned 40 and now I think I have the right to pat my own back.  No more...