hello 2012 and goodbye Hawaii

Yes, it's true our bags are packed and we are ready for this new year and all the new adventures that come with moving to a new place!
 Our year (14 months) here in Hawaii has been suprising, amazing, beautiful, at times challenging, and most of all, has brought our family closer together than ever before. We have made some very dear friends, have experienced so many breath taking views, and wondered in awe at the native birds and fish, and yes, we even swam with a sea turtle....amazing.
The sun never quits here on oahu, and the water is always the most lovely shade of turquiose, we leave here with hearts full of gratitude for this island paradise, and all of the wonderful memories.

Some of the last island creations, right before the sewing machine was packed away
above:fabric hair clips for the girls, cause a girl needs to have accessory options for travel, right?
below: I've been drawing alot this year, and decided I could use a fabric travel case for all those fun markers that seem to be mysteriously multiplying? Hmm..well, that and, any excuse to use vintage buttons, they are my favorite!

Also, in keeping a promise to myself, call it a new years resolution, I'm bringing my yoga mat, nevermind all the bags we are already bringing, or the two pets and four kids...yes, there will be room(and time) for yoga, especially acro yoga... Yes! and running.

This was the very last sewing project here on Oahu, I couldn't resist giving that little tangerine a face, well, I had my markers right there you know, in that little case... ahh, organization. The quote on top is from our favorite yoga song Dance for the sun by Kira Willey, whenever this song comes on Pandora everyone stops what they are doing(yes, even me) and we all giggle and do a sun salutation together. I tell you just that little song and ritual has turned many a frown upside down and you know I think the kids really like it too!