Such a quaint place in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (near Cleveland). This was a truly worthwhile day trip we recently took to hang out with our Ohio family. Worthwhile, even on the sweatiest of days. Honestly? I had no idea … Continue reading →

Our Freezer Meal Exchange BBQ Chicken Pizza. Straight out of the oven. Suffice it to say, we went out that night.

No question. We ARE the luckiest people in the world.

While we are away frolicking on the beach, I leave with you our new bathroom–in all its shiny, new glory–to enjoy. (After all, someone should be). What started out as a simple replacement of our prefab shower, quickly turned into … Continue reading →

In exchange for these two hats (for two of the cutest little boys in the universe I might add), we are footloose and fancy free on Michigan’s west-coast for a few days. These were VERY fun to make. So please … Continue reading →

This is a little something us yoga instructors like to refer to as “Alternate Nostril Cream Cheese Breathing.”

Funny fact: did you know this blog started out as a record of home renovation projects? Yes indeedy, it used to be called jimsoldhouse.com. I am not kidding. Another funny fact: We started our master bathroom renovation in February. We … Continue reading →

Babies, kids, families, dogs. Basically, a little bit of everything’s been wandering in front of the lens. Oh, isn’t summer such a lovely time for a portrait? I am so into Jim’s work these days, I’m booking an appointment. Ha. … Continue reading →

I’ve been on quite a craftin’ rampage lately, truth be told. I think the summer brings it out in me. The long days with their many hours of light to fill with so many beautiful handmade goods… Either that, or … Continue reading →

Little Miss Hannah requested a purse for her third birthday. How could I resist such an opportunity with CRAFT written all over it? Well, I couldn’t. After searching through my favorite blog, Craft Gossip, I found a pattern for a … Continue reading →

At the tale-end of the bathroom remodel (details next week!), Bastien was excited to discover our old toilet in the garage, waiting to be taken to the curb. “Potty in here,” he said. Then, after lifting the lid and taking … Continue reading →

Do you remember these feelings, these moments of childhood? I do, in some dim way. What a blessing to now be reliving them!

Come to think of it, just about every weekend of this summer has been one to remember. There are now so many of us in this family, we essentially have a monthly birthday blowout. Here was July, celebrating Jim, Marie, … Continue reading →

And here come more moments from the cottage I wish to permanently etch into my brain… Fresh from the farm stand everything. A never-lonely hammock. Fresh air, fresh water. Fresh cuteness. Sweet entries into night. Sweet endings to the days.

We’re coming down from the high of a long weekend away at our very generous relatives’ cottage on Lake Eerie. They really went out on a limb inviting so many littles into their sacred space. I am so proud of … Continue reading →

But imagine just how many years she’d be grounded if we found her posing for a photo like this 15 years from now.

Because she does things like this. And she takes pictures of it. And she sends them to me by text.

Now… And then… These babes, they are a’changin’.

The laid-back nature of our 4th of July parade helped Bastien get over his fear. The candy, temporary tattoos, pencils, beads, water bottles and FREE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES didn’t hurt either.

To wish this young man a very happy 33rd birthday. And that, my friends, is no laughing matter. Love you Jim!