Tag Archives: Kids

Where did I put My Cup of Sugar?

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Shoes

My typical is the silly and uplifting snippets from life: quirky things my kids say, the cute antics of our fuzzy orange cat James, hikes and meals enjoyed by family and friends. It is the lemonade from the lemons of … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Alley Cat

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Shoes

Cutting through an alley in Flagstaff on our way to an art festival yesterday, we walked past the above door. Carter says “Look momma, a cat!” “Ahhh,” I replied, already missing our cats even though we just left the house … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – When Life Imitates Art and Other Nonsense We Do

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Shoes

We went to the Phoenix Art Museum a couple weeks ago, trading our long-time Science Center membership for a bit of culture. Carter enjoyed the scavenger hunt, checking off the found items with minimal art appreciation. I did capture a … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Teaching (again)

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Shoes

We are two weeks into our new school year. The boys are in person this year as they are vaccinated. They also ride the city bus to and from school, a new experience they have already mastered. I am so … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 22, 2021 by Shoes

Today this happened. I showed the second picture to Cody and he immediately shouted out, “You did it!” Husband’s response was more along the lines of ‘out with the old, in with the new’. It is a discussion we have … Continue reading →

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Cody’s Wit and Wisdom

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Shoes

Driving by a Tesla charging station, I wondered aloud what the collective noun for Tesla would be. I suggested a clutch, which really makes no sense seeing as they have none. But Cody, in brilliant form, suggested a spark. A … Continue reading →

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The Delicious Mistake

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Shoes

With Carter off on his week long camping trip, Cody seems worried about how he will fill his days. He decided that part of his day-filling will involve cooking with me, which I find more exciting than playing this video … Continue reading →

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Pocketful of (Old Person) Candy

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Shoes

“Mom, that is old person candy,” proclaimed Cody as I was happily showing off my latest addition to our dining room – a candy dish. In an effort to create a clutter-free space, I had reorganized some furniture, in the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Happy Father’s Day Husband!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Shoes
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Where the Clutter Ends

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Shoes

Husband is the master of clutter. In my life his clutter is a bit like the music one is subjected to while on hold waiting to talk to a representative of some random company or another, background noise that is … Continue reading →

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