On the road again

In celebration of our Independence,

Mr. Patterson has announced a family trip to Pine.

I can think of no better place for such festivities.

Grandma Patterson is very Patriotic.

Her Cafe is always decorated in honor of our great Country

and her "sweet family."

Come visit us here.

Things to do in Pine:

Picnic at Strawberry Creek

Scout out Patterson Manor Site

Ranger rides

Visit Papa

Antiques

Parade and Fireworks

Serve Patriotic treats at Cafe

Steal "Old Man's" camaro

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Girls Trip

{Lousy IPhone Picture}

While visiting Batterman's I fell upon this beauty.

A real wood burning stove.

It is tradition in the Patterson family to have a wood burning stove.

All the Mrs. Patterson's before me have used them.

My mother-in-law would cook her Thanksgiving Turkey in it.

I could just see it in the future Patterson Manor in the mountains.

Smoke poring out of the brick chimney while I bake pies for the Cafe in my apron.

{Bethany, Cammi & Jessica}

My definition of art is:

To be appreciated primarily for it's beauty and emotional power.

I love the vintage wallpaper in my Grandma's cabin wash room.

Someday I hope to frame it and hang in my home.

Dibs!

While visiting the cabin it is custom to visit the picture board.

Not because the pictures ever change.

Rather to enlighten our minds of our wonderful family.