Jamie Shouse
I am a mom to two daughters - Avery Jane and Claire Chandler. Three dogs - Pete the chocolate Labrador, Addie the Scottish Terrier, and Pancho the Pomeranian - round out my household. And my husband, Jerrod, of course. I work part-time as an attorney. I am a transplant from Texas but have made my home in Oklahoma after completing both my undergraduate work and also my law degree at the University of Oklahoma. I love to play tennis, experience new things with my kids, and try my hand at any type of arts and crafts. I have always enjoyed writing (my undergrad minor is in English), and you can find my writings about my chaotic life at www.tortsandtots.com.
Tea for Twenty
When I was a little girl, all of my birthday parties were at my house. I have wonderful memories of parties that were creative and unique. One of my favorite parties was a paper-doll...
What’s In My Beach Bag
Last summer, we took our first trip to the beach as a family of four. Traveling with kids is always a challenge, and the beach presents its own particular challenges, especially in the packing...
Saturday in the City: The Myriad Botanical Gardens.
When I think about things to do in downtown Oklahoma City, Bricktown springs to mind. Over the past decade, it seems like Bricktown has been the focal point of downtown entertainment, but as OKC...
Good Grief: Dealing with Death.
My mom and my oldest daughter, Avery Jane, always had a special bond - a bond that transcended the typical grandmother-granddaughter relationship. My mom just got Avery. Avery has loved to read since she...
The Pressure Starts In Pre-School.
One of my favorite things about my five-year-old daughter is her ability to block out the pressures of the world. Part of it is the age. At five, she has had limited exposure to...