Tag Archives: Nature

Simple Sunday – Views from within our Quarantine Circle

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Shoes

Front yard, backyard. Pictures from within our safe space. Why is it that “front yard” is two words, but “backyard” is one? I find it rather bothersome.

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Simple Sunday – 80 Degrees and Boy Tooth Fairies

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Shoes

Eighty degrees on a Sunday morning.  Husband is gone on his yearly trip to the Reno air races.  The boys and I head off to the Desert Botanical Gardens, (admittedly, there was some grumbling for they wanted the Science Center … Continue reading →

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Someday People

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Shoes

Some people display pretty rocks and shells in a cute dish in their bathroom. We are not some people.  We are someday people. These rocks and shells were lovingly collected and put in a Ziploc bag by the boys the … Continue reading →

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Yardwork in a Vase

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Shoes

Yesterday I tackled the front yard.  We have a patch of desert landscaping tucked under two large mesquite trees just to the right of our driveway.  I have not done much in the way of trimming this section since we … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Christmas 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Shoes

After a morning of stockings and breakfast, we decided to continue with our relatively new tradition of a Christmas morning desert hike. We packed up the dogs and headed out to the desert. I must have been very good this … Continue reading →

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Merry Morning Sunrise (Not a Minecraft One)

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Shoes

The coffee pot gurgled; the last few drops of caffeine sunshine drop into the craft.  This noise holds special meaning to Cody and Carter as it signifies that they may ask to play their beloved Minecraft.  We instilled this morning … 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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Simple Sunday – Desert Flower in Bloom

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Shoes

I am always surprised by the greatness of cactus flowers.  I spied this one on my walk with Haley yesterday.  As I pulled out my phone to take this picture, a little bee alighted upon the creamy white petals. Not … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Weekend at Kalaloch

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Shoes

This was the weekend.  Every year we go and when it is over, we find ourselves planning for the next time. This was Haley’s first trip to Kalaloch, and I suspect, her first trip to the ocean.  She loved running … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Into the Wild

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Shoes

With a less dramatic and more happy-go-lucky feel than the movie Into the Wild, we find it is once again that time of year – the time of year to set free our Jack o’lanterns back into the wild. It … Continue reading →

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