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family, travel

going rough

We’re off on a backpacking adventure- with all the kids (ages 8, 12, 14, 15) a first for the younger two. Not to this exact spot (Coyote Gulch, Escalante UT) this year, but to Willow Canyon- one canyon over. I can’t wait to leave IT all behind for the long weekend, enjoy some peace and […]

cake, design, family, food, holiday, kitchen, projects

let the wild rumpus begin

Ta-da, the finished skate ramp cake. I’m no professional- as you can see- but the birthday boy was impressed as were the party goers and that’s all that really matters. We had to do some serious searching in our mountains of Legos to unearth a single skateboard (bikes were somewhat easier to find). The lettering […]

art, collage art, craft, family, kid art

A handmade gift is the best

The best kind of gift is handmade- especially on Mother’s Day. I love watching the faces of my little people light up as they pass packages from behind their backs… Continue Reading