Tag Archives: Family

Practice Thanksgiving 2020

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Shoes

This year the table is set for four, not eighteen or twenty or whatever ridiculous amount of place settings we try to squeeze in. Our moms, the boys grandmas, will not be joining us. No neighbors or friends will be … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Just a Bunch of Characters

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Shoes

Carter created these, one for each member of our family (pets included, of course). Top row: Husband, Haley, yours truly Middle row: Chloe, Sasha, James Bottom row: Carter*, Leia, Cody** *And no, we don’t let Carter smoke in real life. … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – A Wish for Soup

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Shoes

I was home sick from work Friday. This means that on Thursday night I had to: put in for a guest teacher, write sub plans (giving as clear of directions as I could in my feverish state on all the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Necessary Dining Room Table Items

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Shoes

On our dining room table can always be found several items.  We’ve got your typical salt and pepper shakers, napkin holder, and sugar bowl, with a candle for mood lighting. We also have the more atypical salt alternative and the … Continue reading →

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Not Another Post About New Years Resolutions?!?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Shoes

When asked if I make resolutions for the New Year, I will tell you that no, I do not. But that is not entirely truthful.  I do reflect on the year gone past and consider actions I can take to … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Seahawk Scare

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Shoes

We are Seattle Seahawks fans.  Or rather, I am a Seattle Seahawk fan and Husband and the kids have simply taken the path of least resistance.  I have fond memories of sitting in a large brown beanbag next to my … Continue reading →

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Arctic Sled Sloths

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Shoes

During lunch today, Cody commented on a story headline that flashed by on our Echo Show.  It was a story that had something to do with a person successfully crossing the Arctic on their own. Feeling as though I had … Continue reading →

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On how we got a Christmas Cockroach

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Shoes

Easley’s Fun Shop, an iconic family owned costume store here in Phoenix, is closing it’s doors after a good long run of 72 years.  Cody and Carter are very aware of this and have been for some time.  (Both boys … Continue reading →

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Missed Opportunity

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Shoes

As I wandered through the kitchen, bags under my eyes, wearing my old, tattered, flannel pajamas and my new cozy, purple llama socks, a dog food dish in my hand, I heard Cody ask Husband what the word sexy meant. … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Southwest Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Shoes

I was the only member of Casa de Shoes on the Wrong Feet that wore long pants and a sweater as we walked around our local nursery searching for the perfect Christmas tree.  It was sunny and in the high … Continue reading →

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