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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Leah
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“Most folks are about as happy as they choose to be” – Abraham Lincoln We have had many discussions in our home about two things that are highlighted in this quote: Choice and Happiness. In almost everything that we do … Continue reading →

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Dad

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Leah
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It’s been 8 years today since I lost my Dad. At 11:57 am on Friday, June 13th 2003 he slipped away from us. It’s hard to believe that 8 years has flown by as it seems like yesterday. Yet when … Continue reading →

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First Day Home!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Leah
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It was great to see the kids when we were home. It’s a huge bonus to come home and they have missed you and are so excited to see you! Because of jet lag, I was up really early. Because … Continue reading →

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Vive Italia!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Leah
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We are back! On June 2nd, Rob and I flew to Rome for a little European vacation for two in celebration of his 40th birthday (which is actually on the 15th). We arrived home last night – and I was … Continue reading →

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Nursery and Employee of the month

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Leah
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It’s amazing how sometimes our kids say the cutest things and we think we will NEVER forget them…but often, with all the other stuff that is jammed in our heads, we do forget. So it’s important to keep track…. Last … Continue reading →

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Spring Fair

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Leah
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You know it is almost summer when our school has their annual Spring Fair. This year it is especially true, since they held it a few weeks later than usual. The fair is something that the kids LOVE, and is … Continue reading →

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Marriage

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Leah
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One second is all it takes for something to go wrong. All my clients woke up one morning, thinking it was just another ordinary day. They didn’t know that their lives were going to change forever. They didn’t know that … Continue reading →

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Quote of the week and lilacs

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Leah
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This week everything was thrown off a bit because of the holiday Monday. We usually have FHE (Family Home Evening – we actually call it “Family Night” for short around here) on Mondays. We went to the fireworks this week, … Continue reading →

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Victoria Day Weekend

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Leah
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In the past few years we have had all the kids for the long weekend – which has meant we would head out of town. This weekend, we didn’t have everyone, so we were in town. We had a really … Continue reading →

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Ti Tia

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Leah
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One of my clients last week asked me if I would watch a video on you-tube so that we could discuss it next week during our session. It was called “Hold On to Your Kids” by Dr. Gabor Mate. I … 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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