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Weekly Snaps of Life

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Leah
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soccer(new squishy ball).laserquest.new macs.hot chocolate maker.tv.bathtime.new apps.tintin movie.skating.date night.nye. … Continue reading →

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2011 Year at a Glance

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Leah
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Last January I started a little tradition of taking a snapshot of our daily life….the blog and pictures cover some of the big year highlights like birthdays, holidays and vacations, but this is to capture our everyday moments – you … Continue reading →

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Date night

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Leah
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Nothing like a New Years Eve eve date. Yummy sushi night with my husband. Then home to a beautiful fire. Life is good. … Continue reading →

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Best 10’s Reading List 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Leah
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I am always quite ambitious with what I want to read. I love to read, but somehow never get as much reading squeezed in as I’d like. Usually I can find the time on vacation, or right before bed; but … Continue reading →

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Nuit Blanche

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Leah
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Instead of a school Christmas concert this year, the school decided to have “Nuit Blanche”; they had poetry readings, music, plays and art. Here’s a sample of what Zandra, Zach and Josh did with their classes: … Continue reading →

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Quotes of the Year

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Leah
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We started doing “Quote of the Week” this year and it has been a great success! Every week Rob or I come up with a meaningful quote. Sometimes the kids find one (or make one:) too. I write it on … Continue reading →

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Surround Yourself with Greatness

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Leah
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There is a popular theory that states something like “You are who you hang out with” or “The people you associate with will define you whether you like it or not”. We have talked about this a lot with the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wrap

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Leah
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Well the holiday festivities are done! Just a little recap:We had a great Christmas eve. Zach and Zandra read their Christmas alphabet that they wrote last year. We read “Teach the Children”.Then we re-enacted the Nativity. It was great. The … Continue reading →

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Robbie’s Christmas Eve Wrap Up

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Leah
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Christmas 2011Another year and we’re at the Holiday cheer! From fun in the sun in the Dominican To cool in the pool in Montreal, to cottage riding and Josh baptized in front of us all We’ve travelled and ravelled and … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Christmas Memories

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Leah
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Although I love Christmas, Christmas Eve is a little bit of a bittersweet time too. It makes me think of all the people in my life who I miss; who have left the journey here on earth. Obviously, my Dad … 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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