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Costa Rica

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Leah
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I was a little hesitant going to Costa Rica, as I really wanted a relaxing vacation, but knew that with Costa Rica, there was so much to do and see, that it would need to be a bit more than … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Oatmeal Cake

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Leah
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Josh commented the other day how Grammie is the “Oatmeal Queen”. She makes the best oatmeal cookies, which I posted here and also the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookies (which I still need to get the recipe for!) But an … Continue reading →

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Best 10’s: The Last Lecture

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Leah
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I’ve gotten into the habit of earmarking the bottom of pages of books when I read something that I really like and would like to maybe one day go back and read again. I guess I could highlight or underline, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Leah
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“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family”.We’re slowly gathering our family back together and it feels good! Rob and I got back from Costa Rica this evening (will post more on this later) and went … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Leah
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This week is March Break – and it is a March break where all the children are with their other parent. We alternate who takes the kids on March Break every year. Zach and Josh are off to Florida with … Continue reading →

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TFC vs LA Galaxy Game!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Leah
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There was a lot of buzz in the house this week! Wednesday night was a long anticipated night! The boys all went to the Rogers Centre to see TFC vs LA Galaxy (including David Beckham). Zach and Josh are both … Continue reading →

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Best 10’s: Today’s Parent Expert Q&A

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Leah
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Guess who got 10 seconds of fame? Me!! In the March 2012 issue of “Today’s Parent” magazine (page 90) I wrote the answer for one of their “Ask the Expert” Q&A’s! It’s a question about sound development and “when to … Continue reading →

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Projections

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Leah
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The past couple of weeks have been really busy. Busier than usual it seems. We also seem to have run into some pretty conflictual situations, and that sometimes expends a lot of energy. In dealing with these situations, a few … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Leah
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“Don’t be a shark, be a fish”.Josh Josh came to me the other day to say all the other kids had made up a quote for our quote of the week except for him and Sam. He wanted to make … Continue reading →

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Weekly Snaps of Life

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Leah
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no teeth Sam, sunrays while driving, louis the pig – zandra’s creation in sewing club (awesome), cuties at the Busing get-to-gether, sunday afternoon clay day, zach surprise dinner, the lorax, meaningful barbaloots … 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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