Tag Archives: Family

Watch Out Makers of Motrin, there is a New Player in Town

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Shoes

Mid winter break started out with Carter’s hacking cough turning into a low grade fever.  It only stuck around for a day but that day was long enough for him to pass it on to Cody. As some of you … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Blue Cheese and a Breakfast Menu

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Shoes

I have completed two of my eight weeks of full time student teaching.  It has been going very well and I am loving it!  It also leaves me feeling exhausted and with no motivation to do anything of much else … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Super Wall

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Shoes

A few weeks ago, after hearing about a great way to display students’ work in the classroom – work of their choosing, that they were proud of – I decided to create such a wall in our home.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – How the Rock Stars Party

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Shoes

I should really watch what I say, think before I speak, choose my words more cautiously. Yesterday after a brisk jaunt with Haley at the off leash dog park, we came back home to have lunch before heading out again … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – A Loud Surprise

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Shoes

Yesterday Husband and I surprised the boys by taking them to Monster Jam at the Tacoma Dome.  In retrospect, it would have been better if we had not made this outing a surprise because it was so out of the … 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 – 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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