16 years

Honestly, it feels surreal thinking about our journey as a family. 16 years ago we had a little bundle of big baby boy, he is our 3rd child, wrapped up and ready to move far away from any family or friends. He was only 3 days old when we moved, now he is a strong and handsome teenager.

We sold our home and Clint quit his job, we had the sell of our home and the equity we earned to get us going on Green Fairy Quilts. We were going to make it work, no matter what.  We worked hard, but always had God with us. To Him we give credit for the impeccable timing of it all. 

 The kids were too young to know if this adventure would turn out badly and now, this is the only life they've known. I recently read a journal entry from before we made this big move and it said that I dream of a day that I can work and be with my family all of the time.  That dream has definitely come true. We work, learn, and play together each day. The fact that these kids are getting closer to leaving the nest is breaking my momma heart, but I am so grateful for the people they are.  

So many things have happened in 16 years, too many things to count, but more blessings than I can even imagine. Clint and I have figured out a system that works for us. Clint is an incredible entrepreneur and natural at owning a business.  I feel so blessed that we have been able to work together all of these years.  

I am also so grateful for the times I get to be creative. I crave it. Recently I picked up my Tillie pattern again, it is time for another quilt.  This time I will be changing the size of the blocks to make a fun, 4 block quilt. It is off to a great start.  

You can see that this block is quite large, but it's going to be so fun to quilt! I  cannot wait to share my progress. 

I  have also added a new goal this year of running a half marathon.  I know I could never commit to a full marathon, but a half will be great.  Jonah, the young man pictured above is also training with me.  St. George, Utah is an incredibly beautiful place and it's been home for us for these past 16 years.  What an incredible journey we have had.  Here's to many more years. I am looking forward to the future.