Some flowers and some colors are making me happy this week. I finished all the blocks for my quilt and ordered batting. I’m going to try bamboo batting for the first time – I’ve heard good things. Now that I see it as a photo those two blocks on the lower left should not be…

I think the best part of the Chilbi is that it is in our town – it’s a five minute walk from our door. No struggling to park or driving half way around the lake to enjoy the crowds and the overpriced fair foods. I don’t think I would be nearly as into it if…

Today Bea gathered all the berries that she saw on her way home from school. And then after she went to bed I played with them and arranged them and photographed them. Aren’t they so so pretty! And also, I just love that this is the type of thing that my daughter does. She’s one…

We (well three of us) went for a little walk over the weekend. We went to an area along the Sihlsee (a lake close to our home). We’ve driven along this lake and along a big rock formation many times. but until this weekend we didn’t notice that it was a World War II fortification.…

It’s hard to find sewing projects for Bea (other than Halloween costumes) these days. It’s even harder to make a project that she actually likes and will wear. So I’m extra pleased that the new pajama shorts I made for her were a success. I used a new pattern called City Gym Shorts. It’s a…

While the girls are back to school I have spent the last couple days doing lots of baking and a little organizing around the house. It feels good to have some routine again and I’m proud of my girls for getting back to school so effortlessly. They both seemed very relaxed and mature about the…

We’ve been home for almost a week. We took our time adjusting to Swiss time and we’ve tried to enjoy the last bit of summer vacation before school starts on Tuesday. Jetlag: Mini golf – or as our English friend calls it – crazy golf: The pool and friends!: It’s chilbi season: The hard part…

Lightning bugs, corn on the cob, big oak trees, fields of beans, tall corn plants, Faygo, Target, waffle cones, big mown yards, too cold air conditioning, The Chippewa River, blueberry pie, games after dinner, screens, Vernors pop, thick shady forests, pop tarts, car rides, bean salad, mosquitos, friendly people, wet dogs, queen anne’s lace, hotdogs,…