Wisconsin is known as "God's Country", and this is where I have settled with my family.  We live in the country, surrounded by cranberry marshes and wildlife, including deer, foxes, coyotes, wolves, eagles, sandhill cranes, and even black bears!
Carl and I have two children, Sean and Jennifer.  They now have families of their own, and also reside in Wisconsin.  We  added 4 beautiful grandchildren to complete the family circle along with our 3 cats and one golden retriever!  They are all the light and love of our lives.
My love for sewing and crafts has always been a large part of my life. So naturally, my drive for new challenges brought me into bear-making. I have been creating teddy bears for over 14 years now, and enjoying every moment of it!!
I have met the most wonderful people in the teddy bear world. Teddy bear people have the biggest hearts! I'm also a sponsor for the "Good Bears of the World", an organization whose goal is to provide teddy bears to hurt, abused and traumatized children, and to the lonely, forgotten adults of the world. We are always on the lookout for new "Good Bears".
With the support and love of my family and friends, I'm doing what I love, and loving what I'm doing. And if I can put a smile on someone's face when they adopt one of my bears - well, that makes it all worthwhile!

In March 2007, our daughter-in-law, Jenel, was diagnosed with breast cancer.  After undergoing chemo treatments, and then surgery in October 2007, she is now winning her battle with cancer.

In July 2009, Sean and Jenel's baby, Mya Marie, was born with Down Syndrome.  She's our special little angel, and we couldn't see our lives without her in it!

Bear hugs to everyone,

Pat

Carl on his Harley

Our Shy Cat, Squeaky

Our Black & White Cat, Monte