•  Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus – it’s all we talk about lately. Bea got so tired of us talking about it at dinner the other night she had to excuse herself in frustration. I get it – it’s a lot to think about and it’s constant. It occurred to me the other day that it is…

Over the weekend we went to a new museum that is right next to the Rhine Falls. A model train and miniatures replica of Switzerland. Right now they have highlights from Eastern Switzerland, Appenzell and the Bernese Oberland area but they are going to continue to add more regions.  It was a fun outing. There…

I finished my scrappy log cabin quilt yesterday! I started it around the middle of January. That was fast! Making a quilt doesn’t seem like such a long term daunting project like it used to. I think it’s partly because I have more time on my hands since my girls are big now. And it’s…

We went to Zermatt for a few days. All these years living in Switzerland and I had never seen the famous Matterhorn.  Zermatt is an interesting town. The hotels and vacation apartments seem to go on and on. And the Matterhorn really does loom over it all. Even at night you can see the silhouette…

Bea is 13. Let’s not think too deeply about that big number. Let’s just look at some pictures of cake and her beautiful smile. I made an Office theme cake – IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. There’s always a theme. And since she has grown to be like 12 feet tall I had to make her…

Today is Valentine’s day and I’m just working away on my quilt. Bea is about to turn 13. She hates the word teenager. It feels strange that my kid is so big and so old. I’m not sure what to make of it! Here are a bunch of other random photos that show what we’ve…

Claire and I made a strawberry shaped surprise ball for her friend’s birthday. We filled it with things like lip gloss and stickers and inexpensive jewelry and candy. I love making these!

I was worried that it would be a sticky mess (I hate sticky) but it was easy. They are really light and fluffy. I used this recipe. Next time I want to try mixing in some fruit puree. I got my hands on some graham crackers so I’m hoping we can make a fire and…