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Heading to Utah 

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Leah
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My oldest niece, Melanie, is getting married this coming week and I wouldn’t miss it for the world!!  I have such fond memories of little her (she was 4) when I lived with my brother and sister in law while … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Leah
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There was a Youth Conference at our church over the weekend, and Josh happened to see a quote that he liked and shared it with me. (It wasn’t a quote anyone said, but it was one that he saw framed … Continue reading →

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Zach Photo Contest

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Leah
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Mama bragging rights… Zach has always had an eye for taking photos. He went to a photography camp several years ago, and then also purchased his own DSLR camera. He loves to take photos and I love that he loves … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Leah
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“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” Pablo Picasso   I’ve been feeling like I’ve been searching for something to do recently. Feeling like I want to do something different. Take on a new challenge. Change things up. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Leah
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“A poor man wants something; a rich man is committed to it.” The difference between wanting something and being committed to it, is HUGE. We often want things. We often dream about the things we want. We wish that we … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps 

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Leah
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I really need to keep on top of my “monthly” snaps, bcs these pics are pretty much “quarterly snaps”!  Here’s what’s been happening in everyday CDF life since January: New year’s eve celebrations (minus three kids!)  11 years ago, after … Continue reading →

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Oslo, Norway

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Leah
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We left Trondheim and flew into Oslo early afternoon. We set out to explore right away and just grabbed a quick sandwich near the beautiful Grand Hotel. We walked along the famous Karl Johans Gate, passing the University and then … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts on the Northern Lights

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Leah
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I have  been texting the boys while they are over in Greenland and Iceland with their Dad this week. Of course a big topic is Northern Lights: weather conditions, how strong they are, when to see them best, if we’ve … Continue reading →

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Trondheim, Norway

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Leah
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We arrive by ship at 6:30 in the morning in the port of Trondheim; Norway’s 3rd largest city. It is home to a University of 40,000. We had breakfast and disembarked from the ship by 8, and made our way … Continue reading →

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Norway Fjords Cruising and Northern Lights

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Leah
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While the ship really left little to be desired (it’s their oldest working ship, and while some may claim it has the “old world charm”, I like my ships a bit more “new world”!), the weather and views were pretty. … 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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