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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Leah
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“The best things in life aren’t things” I saw this quote on our very very long drive back from the Outer Banks (I can’t complain, Robbie did all the driving – but it was still long)! It was on a … Continue reading →

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Quiet Beach Days

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Leah
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We had a couple of really nice days. Yesterday, we woke up and went for a long walk. It was a little chilly – remnants of the storm the day before. It’s amazing how the beach changes drastically from day … Continue reading →

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Brothers

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Leah
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A Hopi PrayerDo not stand at my grave and weepI am not there. I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain.I am the gentle autumn rain.When … Continue reading →

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Stormy Day

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Leah
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We awoke during the night to some incredible rain and crashing waves here in Rodanthe. Just wish there was a lightning show! The weather was fine with us as it meant we would have a relaxing stormy day ! I did a … Continue reading →

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Heading North

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Leah
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Today we decided to do a little bit more daytripping. We headed north this time – back to where we went last summer, but stopped at a bunch of places along the way that we didn’t quite make it to … Continue reading →

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Heading to Ocracoke

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Leah
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I can honestly say, the Outer Banks has the most spectacular sunrises I have ever seen. In all fairness, I haven’t seen the sunrise everywhere, but I have seen them in a few places, and here, in the Outer Banks, … Continue reading →

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Best 10’s: 10 Songs Played an Awful Lot in Our Home Right Now

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Leah
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Ten Songs Played an Awful Lot in Our Home Right Now: 1. Life is Beautiful (Vega4)2. Beach (Mew)3. Somebody I used to Know (Gotye) (Zach plays on guitar too!)4. Playing in the Sand (Mascot’s Distance)5. Set Fire to the Rain … Continue reading →

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Waves

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Leah
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On Saturday, Rob and I dropped everyone off with their other parent and started our trip down to the Outer Banks. It is “My 40th Birthday” trip. When trying to think how to celebrate my birthday, I decided I wanted … Continue reading →

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Weekly Summary of Life (no snaps this week!)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Leah
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I didn’t have my camera around a lot his week, but I thought I’d summarize some of the goings on around here: We celebrated Easter Monday, starting with an egg hunt, followed by a brunch with crepes, filled with strawberries … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Leah
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“Watch your thoughts: They become your words.Watch your words: They become your actions.Watch your actions: They become your habits.Watch your habits: They become your character.Watch your character: It becomes your destiny”. Isn’t that great! In the movie Iron Lady, there … Continue reading →

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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