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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
It’s New Year’s Eve!
Wow…where on earth did the year go? It’s just flown by so quickly. In just over seven hours it will be a brand new year! I hope yours is wonderful. I’m leaving you with a fun little song. It … Continue reading
Wrapping Gifts
I once knew someone that loved to wrap gifts. Seriously, she would collect and beautifully wrap boxes all year long in preparation for a present to give someone. She firmly believed that the the packaging was the most important part … Continue reading
Posted in Family, It's all about me!, Traditions
Tagged boxes, Christmas, gifts, Santa, Santa's elves, tradition, tree, workroom, wrapping presents
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Checking In
On the first day of December, (Why do I have a sudden urge to start singing about my True Love?) my friend Louise sent me a text asking if I had all my Christmas shopping done yet. I texted back … Continue reading
Posted in It's all about me!, Traditions
Tagged Christmas, Elf on a Shelf, shopping, stress
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Sleeping On the Job
Twenty-four days. I blogged for twenty-four days in a row for NaBloPoMo. Then, I forgot. Just when I was finally getting into a rhythm, I forgot all about blogging for a few days. Um…I’m going to blame it on the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Critters, Traditions
Tagged Blogging, NaBloPoMo, naps, puppy, Thanksgiving, tryptophan
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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Pie
Despite the fact that we are going to the home of some friends for Thanksgiving dinner, I have been busy creating vegan options for my family to dine on. One of the things I decided to experiment with whip up … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Family, NaBloPoMo, Traditions
Tagged cheesecake, elves, pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving, tradtions, vegan
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Happy Thanksgiving
I have so much to be thankful for. A warm home, loving husband, two beautiful daughters, way too many critters, deep friendships and well…what more could I possibly need? How about a cornucopia filled with pineapple, lemons and watermelon? (Thank … Continue reading
Posted in College, Cooking, Family, Food, NaBloPoMo, Traditions
Tagged Family, friends, thankfulness, Thanksgiving, tradtions
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Thankful Memories
Over dinner last night, I mentioned that I felt so bad for Thanksgiving as it is a forgotten holiday. My family wasn’t buying into my thoughts about November’s holiday. Everyone knows about Thanksgiving and everyone loves to enjoy a feast … Continue reading
Posted in Family, NaBloPoMo, Traditions
Tagged Black Friday, Family, friends, thankfulness, Thanksgiving, tradtions
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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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