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In a nutshell
A Slice of my Life is my take on two teenagers, one husband and a whole slew of critters. Life around here is never boring!
Shaun (also referred to as my Beloved): Computer Nerd, WoW Geek and all around Nice Guy. (although sometimes I have to wonder if he's really just a 12 year old boy trapped in a 40 something year old man's body)
Kt-The Teenager: Our oldest daughter, college student, vegan, volunteer, high achiever with a goofy side.
Mimi-The Feisty Redhead: Still our baby girl, high school junior, Drama Queen, artistic and culinary inclined.
And then there’s me, Susan The one who adores them all! I hope you enjoy all the antics that go on in our little slice of the web.
That’s So Yesterday
Category Archives: Traditions
The Last First Day
It was a major struggle to climb out of bed this morning. We had done just as we do every summer the moment school lets out…revert into “Night Owl” mode. Our entire family seems happiest staying up until the wee … Continue reading
An Airport Non-Tradition
“Mom, can we go to the airport extra, extra early?” Mimi asked. It was all my horrified brain could do not to scream that there was no way on this green earth that I was going to get up even … Continue reading
Posted in Mimi, Traditions, Travel
Tagged airport, Costa Rica, Seatac, tradtions, traveling
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The Wisdom of Mom
I was at that “about to burst” stage of my first pregnancy when one of my friends spotted a newborn in a restaurant. She dragged me over to meet the new mother and gaze upon her infant. I dutifully ooohhed … Continue reading
Posted in Family, It's all Relative, My Dear Mother..., Traditions
Tagged child rearing, Mother's Day, parentlng, pearls of wisdom
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The Wonderful Lily
Shaun and I were in the hardware store On A Mission for a very important doohickey that he needed desperately. I happily followed along admiring all the fun eye candy. (Seriously, I like hardware stores!) When we came to a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Love and Marriage, Traditions
Tagged Easter Lily, Grandmother, romance, tradtions
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The Valentine Baby
Do you think it would be wonderful to be born on Valentine’s Day? Please join me over at Life As a Human to read about my thoughts on the subject. Yes, you have to! It’s my birthday! Just click … Continue reading
Flying Cars and Popcorn Balls
Shortly before Christmas, my oldest daughter Kaitie sadly informed me that my gift from her was going to be late. As one who has been the recipient of such treasures as beautifully crafted macaroni necklaces and meticulously painted rocks, waiting … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, KT, Traditions
Tagged Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Christmas, New Year's Eve, popcorn balls, tradtions
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Mimi’s New Adventure
Shortly after school let out in June, Mimi started asking if she could switch to one of the other high schools in our area. Having known our Drama Queen for several years, I merely raised my eyebrows at her and … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Mimi, Random stuff, Teens, Traditions
Tagged First day of school, new beginnings, new school, school picture tradition
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My Delicious
My Delicious is being published at LifeAsAHuman.com today. I hope you join and let me know what your delicious is! Here’s a taste: I ponder all the Delicious things I’m lucky enough to have in my life. The strong arms … Continue reading
Posted in Family, It's all about me!, Life As A Human, Random stuff, Traditions
Tagged delicious, Family, Natalie Babbitt, The Search for Delicious, world peace
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It Ain’t Nothin’ Like Mama’s
One of Mimi’s favorite foods is beans. She gobbles them down in any shape or form (Which can make life rather…um…aromatic…at times) Her most favorite beans, however, are my World(ish) Famous Baked Beans. As I was preparing to make a … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Family, Food, Humor, Mimi, My Dear Mother..., Traditions, vegan
Tagged baked beans, Cooking, family traditions, potato salad, Signature Dish
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Hiding Out In The Monster Closet
Vacations are a lot of fun, but let’s face it, they are also a lot of hard work. From the anticipation, the packing, and the endless driving to the disruption of routine, unpacking and loads of smelly laundry. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Family, Humor, It's all about me!, Teens, That Man O' Mine, Traditions
Tagged hiding from family, Monsters, vacation
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