So, as I mentioned before, Abby has decided to go as a skeleton for Halloween. Luckily for us, Patrick just finished 10 weeks of human anatomy and physiology. Needless to say he had plenty of resources to consult while creating the main body of Abby’s costume. (I’m in charge of the cape!) He did awesome. […]

Do you ever wonder if the old west still exists somewhere? Well here in New Mexico, it does. It is reflected in the landscape, the culture, the art, and the spirit. And on nights like these around here, there is no denying the old west spirit. When the view from your backyard at just the […]

We found your sheep. Elementary school around here is out for two days due to parent teacher conferences. I ended up with on of my own plus two of my nieces and my nephew for a couple of creative hours today. It’s pretty well known that if you hang out at Aunt Stacey’s for too […]

She’s finally here. We recently decided Choppo needed an equine companion. I, of course, am always open to another horse in the family especially since Choppo is getting up in age and I know I will want to continue my equine activities, perhaps even compete. So, lucky for us, a family member in the area […]

Smashing they are. So, the girls decided last week they were 100% ready to carve their pumpkins, doesn’t matter that Halloween is actually 3 weeks away (well, 1 and a half now). Seems they got their impulsive side from their mama. So, they begged and pleaded and bargained with Patrick until he relentlessly gave into […]

Ok, I am dying over these new fabrics at Kitty-Craft.  I love this site. She offers such awesome japanese print cotton fabrics and has great incentives for the consumer, like becoming a member and earning points, free newsletter and all sorts of fun. If you are into sewing, you have got to check her out.
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We live about 20 miles east of the major metropolis known as Albuquerque, here in New Mexico. Most know the area as the East Mountains. Here in Edgewood and its surrounding East Mountain area, most of the area is still “rural”. Meaning minimum lot sizes are an acre and many homesteading families own large plots […]