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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Leah
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“A vision without a plan is a hallucination”. Anyone who knows me knows I am a huge planner. Huge planner. I get made fun of as I plan so much and often times, way ahead of time. I also believe … Continue reading →

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Acceptance

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Leah
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While continuing with my need to declutter, I approached my own bookshelf that houses the books that Rob and/or I have slated as “keepers”. These are books that one of us hasn’t gotten around to reading but intend to, or … Continue reading →

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My Little Runner

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Leah
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Yesterday was the City Finals in Cross Country. It was the first time I got to go because it was the first time one of my kids made it that far!! Josh came in 19th for first round as I … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Leah
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“Listening is more than just waiting for your turn to talk” We tried to talk about this one at FHE. Ironically, I’m not sure anyone was listening. We did get a few, “Ohhhh…. I get it”. Zach actually said, “Oh, … Continue reading →

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Decluttering

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Leah
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One thing I have learned about myself is that my surroundings really influence my state of mind. I need organization. Clutter stresses me out. I feel anxious when everywhere I look, I see clutter. I think I have passed this … Continue reading →

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Clarification

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Leah
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One of the things I love about my BFF is that she loves to play devil’s advocate and loves to challenge my thoughts and broaden my perspectives. Sometime when she plays devil’s advocate, I do shift my perspective. Sometimes, it … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Leah
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“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how“.– Nietzsche Rob came up with this one this week….so he is doing a guest post! Love this man!!!: “I have to admit I got this off of one … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Leah
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I can’t let Thanksgiving go by without sharing some of the things I am grateful for. Today we have no children around. It’s weird being Thanksgiving Sunday and it just being Rob and me. However, we are getting used to … Continue reading →

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Cross Country

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Leah
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Every year for the past 5 years I have attended the kid’s Cross Country Meet. It is usually a fun day – waiting with them at the start line, giving them pep talks, then cheering them on as they start, … Continue reading →

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Candy/Chocolate Posters

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Leah
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I do love traditions, but I think I have created a monster. Or five of them. Josh is a February baby. For his 8th birthday this past year, he didn’t know what he wanted since we had just had Christmas. … 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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