Tag Archives: Family

Better than Nagging

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Shoes

Husband is a pile maker.  I do not blame him for this because I know his mom and his dad and they are both pile makers too.  It is simply a matter of genetics.  And I knew about it and … Continue reading →

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Family Growth

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Shoes

We have two new additions to our family – one perhaps more exciting than the other but both mention worthy.  First I would like you to meet Invincible Dave. Dave is a metal desk of the metal furniture company, Invincible.  … Continue reading →

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Moving x 2

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Shoes

Sorry for my silence as of late.  The school year ended, and while I could blame my blogging silence on moving not only my classroom but moving our entire lives into our new house, that would not be entirely true. … Continue reading →

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Confusion and Delay

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Shoes

It has been a long time since Cody and Carter liked Thomas the Train but the expression “confusion and delay” has continued on as part of our household vernacular.  On the Island of Sodor, whenever there was a mix up … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – A Double Special Day

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Shoes

Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing, strong, brilliant mothers out there. It is not only Mother’s Day here at Casa de Wrong Feet but it is also Carter’s birthday (you can read about his exciting arrival if you wish … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – New Chapter

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Shoes

We found out last week – we are getting the house we put in an offer on!  The house in the lovely neighborhood.  The house that is in the middle of the city but walking distance from a little park … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – A Nest to Call My Own

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Shoes

We have found a house.  It is nice, not perfect, but nice.  It is a short walk away from a wonderful park and it is located in central Phoenix.  We are in love with the neighborhood, the location.  We are … Continue reading →

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Another Wonderful Year

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Shoes

This will be his last year in the single digits.  Today Cody, my first born son, turns nine.  As my long time readers know, Cody was born premature – a 26 weeker.  He weighed 2 pounds 1.5 ounces.  I consider … 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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