Monday, May 18, 2015

Catching Up


We have been blessed to have spent this winter into spring getting to visit with many family members from all over the country.  Although we have recently felt a little lost on our own path, we remember there is a divine timing to everything...and in this moment, we are exactly where we are meant to be.  You can’t wish away parts of your journey wanting for something different.  All you can do is work towards your true purpose in this life.  Sometimes finding out what exactly that is...well, that’s all part of the journey  ; )

  Lately, we’ve found meaning in everyday projects...enjoying cooking for those we love, learning to bake the best bread, creating stained glass art pieces, remodeling a kitchen and more, playing with horses and goats, learning the art of aerial yoga, and researching our next steps.
For those of you we haven’t seen in awhile, we hope to soon...or at least have an open door for you to come visit.  :)  Stay true to yourself, and remain thankful.  We are sure thankful for all of you.**


Birthday crepes :)

fresh baked rye, white and wheat breads

From snow, to freezing rain...

 ...to clear blue skies, and snow.   :)

Valentine’s Day :)

 And then, as a result of all the snow and rain...

...the mighty Ohio River overtakes its banks.

a unicorn goat :)

flower of life

Stained glass flower of life window and lotus flower

John’s fav, Dutch Baby (aka Babies Daddies)

a birthday pie :)

the difference between a goose egg and chicken eggs

Nature’s Easter basket



dogwood blooms

garden stakes :)

spring has sprung and the garden blooms


 Flower Tetrahedron

how the tulip tree gets its name

Ivory and Stella, 2 days old

winter sycamore

 old linoleum floor

new tiled floor

created new built in cabinet space

 getting ready to pour concrete slab for the new kitchen table/prep island...

This is our signature on the bottom :)

viola!

old kitchen cabinets

same cabinets after a little love

first gathering in new kitchen!!

old front door & new front door

 Brightened up the entry way by opening up the dated coat closet, to a nice “mud nook"



pendant and dogwood flower

Sally or Sammy, not sure which...

breakfast with Clancy :)

strawberries are almost here!

new grain matched white oak slats and some fresh paint :)

stained glass earrings

lily pad on kayak adventure

aerial yoga fun :)

Having not been in Ohio for springtime in many years, we are taking in and appreciating all the colors of the season.  Enjoying each and every bloom. :)





Thursday, February 12, 2015

Another year in review...



The following is a hodgepodge of pictures we’ve taken over the past year.  For us, the journey is to be inspired by everyday life.  Be proud of where we are, what we do and live as close to in the moment as we can.  Live with integrity.  To find and experience each place as it is, is all part of the adventure in finding home.  This year we lived in 4 states (for the most part) and are very thankful for where our path has led us.  We got to spend a lot of time catching up with family, doctoring and working at what we love to do.  It was a hard year for goodbyes, and letting go never comes easy.  It is then, when the celebrations and beautiful moments need to become focal points all the more.  Life is a blessing and a gift.  It is filled with moments of doubt, despair and loneliness but also balanced with beauty, joy and bliss.  No one said life is easy, actually more people probably agree that it's hard.  Always remember no matter how good or bad your life seems to be, that 'this too shall pass'.  So breath it in.  Experience each moment before you for what it is, for those that don’t get to.  Beauty and happiness for us comes in the form of fresh seasonal food, rolling landscapes, stacks of lumber, natural herds, time spent with those we love, views from mountain tops, a community of good folks and a job well done.
Cheers to a heartbreakingly beautiful year, and wishing you all the best and more in 2015!


homemade vanilla and almond milk


love the way light hits wheat


garden beauty


ground cherries





the love of a madrona


wedding flowers


“Until the wheels fall off...”


wedding bouquet


assembling flowers


so beautiful





an ocean of clouds


the hike to Hahn’s Peak





a big trip, with big meaning...see mum, you CAN do it  :)


almost to the top!


we were actually thankful for the snow (better grip than gravel),
and also that someone else had traveled the path before us to follow. :)


Waldo at sunset


Halloween feast


calf barn


John’s first time to the farm in Michigan


John and Jon bringing home fresh milk for the day.  :)


Oh Auger...


Moag & Maxi


shipping pallet bunk beds (by John)






rainbow seed of life


harvest time


Sycamore
(madrona of the east)


from Ohio to Washington...crossing the plains


to the Black Hills...


made a couple of stops to visit family...


making it to Seattle just in time to celebrate a 75th birthday!!


mini stained feathers
(found they were a little too heavy for earrings, but great pendants or window chimes)


  the redbud flowers




to be a horse


the barn


one pink pig


Mt. Elbert views


 lost coast views


Auger


pacific coast


solid local madrona bookshelf with danish oil and wax
(by John)











Happy Thanksgiving!!
Even from a yurt off grid, we made a feast. (or John did) :)






growing up so fast, riding big horses


releasing the herd


Si


thanks for the memories


a ride for just the two of us :)








this always makes us smile




xx