Category Archives: The Great Outdoors

Merry Morning Sunrise (Not a Minecraft One)

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Shoes

The coffee pot gurgled; the last few drops of caffeine sunshine drop into the craft.  This noise holds special meaning to Cody and Carter as it signifies that they may ask to play their beloved Minecraft.  We instilled this morning … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Taking Flight

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Shoes

Before the Arizona rains came and the boys did this, we saved a morning dove from much distress and perhaps even an early death. Husband and the boys had taken the dogs for a walk while I stayed home and … Continue reading →

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Duck (s)! and Green Hats

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Shoes

When we moved into our house last year, the swimming pool came complete with three ducks, two of which were real and one was of the plastic top, floating chlorine tablet holder variety.  After a week or so, the real … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Small in the Vast

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Shoes

We went on a hike in the desert mountain range near our house today.  I took many pictures looking across the vastness of the city surrounding us. But what I saw looking down, just off the edge of the trail, … Continue reading →

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The Things That Grow in the Desert

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Shoes

As I mentioned, last week I was off work for fall break.  My mom came into town a few days before our family made-up holiday of Practice Thanksgiving.  Since the boys were still in school, and it was too early … Continue reading →

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Skinny Dipping is the Answer

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Shoes

Yesterday afternoon Carter and I were sitting pool-side enjoying popsicles.  His was raspberry.  Mine was lime.  It was hot, maybe 108 or so and the popsicles were dripping. Try as we might, we could not keep up with the drips.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Desert Stroll and Tic Tac Toe

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Shoes

We are members at the Desert Botanical Gardens, a fabulous place that I highly recommend you visit if you ever find yourself in Phoenix.  This morning after lounging over coffee and lingonberry oven pancake, we headed out to the gardens. … Continue reading →

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Walking and Talking

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Shoes

The boys accompanied Haley and I on our morning walk today.  The weather was perfect, the cool before the heat of the day.  Walking with the boys, one must be prepared for all types of conversation topics and they rarely … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – What Would you do if…

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Shoes

This is not your typical Easter Sunday blog post.  In fact, it is very loosely based upon the topic of Easter, and even saying that is quite a stretch. Over the years, I have found it necessary to give guidance … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Desert Flower in Bloom

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Shoes

I am always surprised by the greatness of cactus flowers.  I spied this one on my walk with Haley yesterday.  As I pulled out my phone to take this picture, a little bee alighted upon the creamy white petals. Not … Continue reading →

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