Last year we tried it and had to turn back. I was so disappointed. We just weren’t prepared. It’s not like it is the highest peak in Colorado, or anything. I have climbed the highest mountain in Colorado, but I was sixteen. Fremont Peak is just west of Cañon City and is the forehead of…
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Natural Wonders and Seasonal Affective Disorder
I am trying to take notice. To be enchanted by things that might be otherwise overlooked. I have lived the first half of my life so frantically. One could blame it on my personality type (Maverick and Type A) or my sign (Aries), or the fact that I have always been aware of mortality and…
Vision Board Party
My daughter, Shyanne, and I host a Vision Board party every year. This is our sixth year putting on this fun event. We usually do it the first weekend in January, but since Shyanne gave birth to her perfect little son December 30th, we gave her a few weeks to settle in! I made a…
Curating Shelves (what story do you want to tell?)
January seems to be natural time to overhaul my house. I decided to start with the living/kitchen/dining room. It is all open and screamed hoarder who doesn’t like to dust, not exactly the story I am trying to tell with my home. So, what story do I want to tell? Tip #1: Utilize the power…
Memories made Bookmarks
I am truly sentimental and have regretted ever throwing anything away. All these lovely mementos, invitations to my daughters’ weddings, baby shower invites for my grandchildren, cards made by my granddaughter, a thank you card for being his mama from my son, how can I get rid of these? But what to do with them?…
Our New Year’s Baby
Shyanne went into labor the night after her birthday. Her husband, Jacob, and her dad and I were by her side. (Well, her dad was huddled in a corner chair trying to stay out of the way but anxious to meet our first grandson!) Friday morning at 11:43, after quite a hard labor, their first…
Appliqued Pillows and a Wish (Homemade Christmas pt. 4)
The last homemade Christmas project I want to share with you is another easy gift to make. Appliqued throw pillows are a lot of fun! I drew out the pattern I wanted on craft paper and cut it out. I bought three fat squares of fabric in different patterns. You can get them for as…
Homeschool on the Homestead
I loved being a homeschooling mama and love being a homeschooling grammie even more! There are so many benefits to homeschooling. It may not be for everyone, but for many, it is the best and most positive way to learn. My beautiful granddaughter’s confidence was all but shattered by the time I asked her mom…
View of a Simple Homestead Life
This was the moment that I felt a rush of nostalgia, clarity, and peace come over me. A remembrance of why I fell in love with the homesteading lifestyle in the first place all those years ago. This snippet sums up the sweetness of a simple life. Entering my little art studio, the bluegrass playing…
A Christmas Wine Tasting Party
On a cold winter’s eve, a group of friends gathered at my home, escaping the windy night, to celebrate the holiday with dinner, gifts, and to taste my new wines. Thank you to my friend, Annie, for taking photos! The tree was decorated and all aglow, the twinkly lights and candles were lit and cast…
Farmgirl School 