A NEW PAIR OF SHOES!

As you know, this past week found me celebrating the one year anniversary of Nice Shoes! and more life observations. I began the party by finally giving my blog its very own vanity url. You might have noticed that the site now resolves to www.niceshoesandmore.com. Yay for me! Next up, it was time for a […]

Did personality show up to your wedding?

This video is making the rounds on the social networks. After seeing the link a few times, I finally took a look, and am glad that I did. This is awesome! What a great way to bring personality to your wedding!! I love weddings where you really get to understand and feel the fun loving […]

The fall and rise of the Apple Store…in my mind

I have an obsession…with the color RED. I have red walls in my home. I carry a red purse. I have several pair of red shoes. I have a red coat. I have a red suit. I have a red dress. Therefore, I MUST have a red case for my iPhone. When I first purchased […]

Happy Anniversary Nice Shoes!

It was one year ago today that I posted my first blog post on Nice Shoes! and more life observations. It has truly been a rewarding year for me. It has been such a joy to share my life, my thoughts, my dreams, my family, my humor, and my sarcasm with you. I have met […]

It’s not your mothers soda pop

Well, perhaps it is. I think back to my years growing up on the farm. From time to time my mother would indulge and bring soda pop into the house. Wow…the excitement that we actually had pop in the house. I couldn’t wait to taste it! Her beverage of choice…Fresca! What?? I had never heard […]

Can I buy some time?

How does this happen? You are under the impression that the day starts off just right! The alarm goes off at 4:30…yes, this is A.M.! You spend the next three snooze cycles catching 10 second snippets of sleep and numerous moments of contemplation about the tasks ahead. With your mental list of to-dos firmly detailed […]

Eavesdropping on a First Date

Let me set the scene for you. I am joining one of my dear friends for dinner on a beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon. We chose a restaurant that is on the waterfront in a lovely location close to Seattle. The sailboats are out, the kayakers are stoking with water, the dogs are walking their owners. […]

Are the additional 7 pounds worth it?

We are now back from our lovely vacation on Kauai. My kids and I definitely had a wonderful and relaxing time away. I’m not sure what possessed me to do so, but one of the first things I did upon our return was to jump on the scale in my bathroom. Yep…7 new pounds. Hmmm. […]

Sunshine on my shoulders….

…..makes me happy! I am trying to honor the goal of no ‘screen time’, but wanted to stop in and share this family moment with you! How can you not love 80 degree weather, sunshine, and warm ocean breezes? Next up…ziplining over beautiful canyons and then snorkeling on the Na Pali coast. What a great […]

He Did It! Class of 2009

He thought that this night would never come. Yet, faithfully, Father Time does his job effectively. Graduation night arrived last night. Surrounded by family and friends the graduating class of 2009 shared their final farewells. As part of the Graduation Ceremony, the graduates present their mother with flowers. How wonderful is that? I really love […]