Christmas ~ Ski & Sky

Christmas ~ Ski & Sky

Christmas is a three day celebration for our family. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Unless of course we spend Christmas with both sides of our families, which extends quite a few days. But that doesn't happen too often considering the distance between us - many, many miles. This ...

May Your Days Be Merry & Bright

May Your Days Be Merry & Bright

~~~ And may all your Christmas' be white ~~~ Nana & Papa have arrived. The feasting has began. Computer network car racing games and chess are being played. While my family is skiing this morning (I'll go out this afternoon) I will finish sewing Brienne's Christmas present. During the day ...

Living in a "Doll" House

Living in a "Doll" House

No, I don't mean we live in a small house. I've already talked all about that. And no, I not referring to these doll houses and miniature medieval castles. Those are currently still stored in the black trailer in our yard because there is "no room at the inn" (sorry, ...

Does This Mean We're Minimalists? ~ A Tour of Our Chalet

Does This Mean We're Minimalists? ~ A Tour of Our Chalet

Living in a small home in a beautiful place - adventuring, learning, working, creating together - that's the goal.

Give Someone You Love (You!) The Gift of Health

Give Someone You Love (You!) The Gift of Health

I am so pleased to take some time today to mention a few wonderful resources to help you on your journey to health and wellness. Gifts to give yourself. I'm passionate about feeling great. I love the way my body feels after a day of hiking or a brisk afternoon ...

I DO Believe in Magic

I DO Believe in Magic

I believe in the magic of making - secrets and hidden surprises (covering the drying rack with a blanket and building plastic bin walls for crafting privacy in our small living space). I believe in the magic of snow. Lots of snow! Snow to ski and snow to play. And ...

Our First Week on Skis - A Dream Come True

Our First Week on Skis - A Dream Come True

It has been our long term goal to ski together for winter outdoor activity. We are committed to one day a week and this is fairly easy for three seasons of the year but winter has been tough to figure out. We tried snowshoes when the kids were little. Snowshoes ...