Tag Archives: Children

On the Last Day of 2013…

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Shoes

We slept in. Had a breakfast of homemade buttermilk pancakes. We got dressed and headed out for an adventure filled day in the city. On our way into Seattle, we stopped by the Tacoma Dome and picked up tickets for … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Snow Day and the Lurking Green Frisbee

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Shoes

The Friday before the start of our two week winter break from school, we had the first snowfall of the year.  It was not a lot but enough for the school district to declare it a two hour late start.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Celebrations

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Shoes

Yesterday my friend Amy and I hosted our yearly Christmas party.  Yup, that is me in the reindeer antlers. It is always a great celebration with plenty of tasty food, merry drinks, and fantastic friends. It was also a celebration … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Tis the Season for Christmas Tree Trimming Tomfoolery

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Shoes

I think it is simply because we are big dorks who like to capture the random moments of life. But every year for the past several years, we set up the tripod, program the camera to auto snap a picture … Continue reading →

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Not Charter Schools, Carter Schools

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Shoes

I am unbelievably busy with the end of the semester almost upon me (my excuse for not blogging in almost 2 weeks!).  At this point I am doubtful that I will complete everything in a timely manner with the quality … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2013 (has not yet arrived)

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Shoes

Yesterday while families across the nation gathered to dine, take pause and appreciate all they have to be thankful for, we at Casa de Shoes on the Wrong Feet had a quiet family day.  We still dined, and paused, and … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Stress + Rapid Pace = Sick (and a cheer-me-up from Cody)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Shoes

The spike in my stress level from Cody’s doctors appointments Thursday along with the rapid pace of my life as of late has caught up with me.  Sick with a nasty cold, I spend all yesterday lounging around blowing my … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Switch Witch Strikes Again

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Shoes

I am once again late in posting for you my latest newspaper article that ran in The News Tribune on October 28th.  It is a mixture of Halloween memories of my own childhood and that of my children.  Part of … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Fall Leaves and Fireplace Parties

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Shoes

Yesterday we went for a walk in the neighborhood.  The boys collected leaves and Haley tried out her spiffy new reflective vest that she will now wear when her and Husband go out for their early morning jogs. The rest … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Practice Thanksgiving 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Shoes

There were twelve of us gathered around the table this year.  I took time throughout the meal to look, really look at the faces of my friends and family as they chatted and laughed and enjoyed the meal we all … Continue reading →

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