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Happy Birthday Robbie!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Leah
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It’s someone’s birthday!! Woo Hoo!! I normally write a happy birthday post and list the # of things I love about them according to their age. While there are many, many more things I could list than his age, that … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Leah
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I was so saddened to hear about Anthony Bourdain’s death:( In the same week as Kate Spade, as well. I guess it goes to show that people, even famous people, who look like they have it all, can be suffering … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Idaho

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Leah
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So they say disaster + time = great memories. And isn’t university life all about making great memories? I think so. Although it’s hard having Gabe so far away, and we miss him, it’s pretty fun to watch him spread … Continue reading →

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It’s in the Genes

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Leah
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Josh was only 4 months when my dad died 15 years ago this month.  My Dad held him in his arms a few times during those months, although often quickly handed him back to me because that sweet boy of … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Leah
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“Find the One Percent” So many things in life can really, really suck, to be honest. There are many thing that are unfair, unbelievable, debilitating, gut wrenching, heart breaking etc. It’s hard to see any silver lining, or any good … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Leah
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I was thinking that when you have teenagers, you can rename Mother’s Day, “Revenge Day”. This morning Rob got the boys up early so they could come and “cuddle with me” as we have in years past on Mother’s Day … Continue reading →

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Melanie & Garret’s Wedding

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Leah
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My beautiful eldest niece, Melanie, got married last week. It was the main reason we headed out to Utah (and then were able to squeeze in Tanner’s mission call, and of course, spend a great weekend with Gabe up at … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Alexandra! 

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Leah
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We are still in Utah for my niece’s wedding, but today is Zandra’s 17th birthday!! We will miss spending it with her today, but will celebrate when Home this weekend! It’s hard to believe this beautiful gal is 17!  She … Continue reading →

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Bonneville Salt Flats

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Leah
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We decided the next day to head out on another little road trip: to the Bonneville Salt Flats. They are about 2.5-3 hours west of SLC, close to the Nevada border. I just thought they looked beautiful in pictures I … Continue reading →

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Visiting Gabe at BYU-I

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Leah
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We woke up early and were glad to be halfway to Rexburg so that we could get there early to meet up with Gabe. We met him at his apartment, met his new roommate, and then Gabe’s girlfriend, Shannon, joined … 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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