Tag Archives: Outdoors

Simple Sunday – The Liquid Land

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Shoes

This weekend we went on our yearly trip to the ocean.  It was the first time we witnessed the power of an ocean storm (from the warmth and safely of our cabin).  There were predictions of waves thirty feet tall.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Studying and Solitude

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Shoes

I have been studying.  A lot. We spent the weekend at my mom’s house where everyone but I went bowling.  I stayed at the house and studied.  I did take a short break from the books to go on a … Continue reading →

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Taxonomic Classification of Mud puddles, of Course

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Shoes

This morning the sky was gray and promising rain but from my quick glance out the door the drops were few and far between.  Dexter knew it was time for the bus stop walk and he was eager to go.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Views and Visits

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Shoes

Every time I go for a visit to my parent’s house I take pictures.  This is not all that unusual except that every time I go I take pictures of the same things.  I can not have enough pictures looking … Continue reading →

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Collections

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Shoes

Cody and Carter, like most children, are collectors.  It used to be mostly rocks and leaves, little pieces of nature that would end up on our bookshelves amidst the framed pictures, vases, and delicate glass candy dishes despite my best … Continue reading →

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These are a few of my Favorite Things

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Shoes

Because I can’t seem to actually take a break from blogging like I told you I would, I thought I would share with you a few happy random moments from the past couple of days. Carter continues to wow us … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Leaves Won’t Rake Themselves

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Shoes

What do you wear when you head out to rake leaves?  Carter picked out his swish-swish pants (you know, that type of fabric that goes swish-swish when you walk) and his favorite sweater.  To this he added mittens, a scarf, … Continue reading →

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Summer Toys. Winter Toys.

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Shoes

It has been past time for quite a while.  Finally on a not so rainy day last week I decided the time had come.  Cody was at school and since it was a Friday, Carter was home all day with … Continue reading →

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Always Home

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Shoes

Snails.  Not only are they always home but they are always in the process of creating their home.  For the snail their shell is home but it also means safety from predators like birds and frogs as well as from … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – A Forgotten Rind

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Shoes

A watermelon rind tossed aside and forgotten only to be found and enjoyed by another. While I would have preferred the boys use the bowl left out specifically for watermelon rinds, I am glad it did not go to waste.

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