Tag Archives: Children

No Jackets Required?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Shoes

Carter, always one to find an excuse to get out of doing what he considers an unpleasant task, did not disappoint when told he had to go jacket shopping with me this morning. me:  Come on boys, we really need … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendars (and sort-of advent calendars)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Shoes

On the first day of December my true love gave to me… This year, we bought the boys Star Wars Lego advent calendars.  This morning they were excited to open the first door and piece together the mini Lego creation, … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Tin Pizza?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Shoes

I’ll take a slice, but hold the Tin, please.

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The Toilet Paper Situation

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Shoes

Yesterday Cody had his friend Debbie over to hang out (at 12 years of age, I assume the term “play date” is no longer applicable.  I am fine with this, not ever really liking that term anyway).  They had plans … Continue reading →

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Sixty Minutes vs. One Hour

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Shoes

Tonight during our dinner conversation, riveting as they always are, the topic of the t.v. show Sixty Minutes came up.  It is a news show that Husband and I both have fond childhood memories of.  (Apparently it flew by in … Continue reading →

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Defying the Laws of Physics

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Shoes

Every Friday night at Casa de Shoes on the Wrong Feet is Pizza and Movie Night.  This means just what it sounds like.  We cook pizza, typically frozen Costco pizza, and watch a movie together.  The decider of what movie … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Honey Bun

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Shoes

Tomorrow is the first day back to school.  Last night I was talking to Husband about how I will once again make the shift from the title of “mom” to that of “Mrs. M…” as I step back into the … Continue reading →

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Passing More than Just Gas

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Shoes

While cleaning out Carter’s school backpack to make it usable as a carry-on bag for our trip to Washington, I came upon this: In case you need a translation: I passed a note Lol – cute, maybe cat, face. I … Continue reading →

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Fire with all the Works

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Shoes

I think it would be safe to say that on the third of July, we were in the very small minority of people living in Phoenix, AZ, to have a backyard fire.  On purpose. The sun was still out, the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Simply Pie

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Shoes

Yesterday we celebrated Summer Pie Day.  It is not a real holiday but one made up and eagerly anticipated by our family (and dare I say, friends).  Simply, we invite family and friends to come over with a homemade pie … Continue reading →

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