I’ve not had the best couple days – nothing earth shattering. Just not feeling my mom mojo. It’s all too boring to even go into. So I’ll just try looking at the bright side. I basted my quilt when it was really sunny. And I’ve started the quilting. Our sunflowers are smiling at me. And…

This weekend we tried to go for a hike but after we drove up and had some lunch it started storming. We never go to do our hike but the girls did go round and round on this swing by the restaurant. So on Sunday I wanted to go to a museum – the Museum…

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…