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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Leah
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“In your moments of decision, is where your destiny is shaped” Tony Robbins I know I’ve harped on this one with my kids for years; they are sick of hearing it. But really, who can argue with Tony Robbins? Who … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, back in Ecuador 

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Leah
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So.  The only contact you get with your child while they are gone is to follow along on the HEFY Instagram account and wait for pictures to post. Which I did. Hourly.  Haha. Just kidding.  (Not really). You are also … Continue reading →

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Getting Away

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Leah
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With Zach being gone, and Zandra heading off to YW camp, we decided to take  the little boys (ok, I know that they aren’t little anymore at 12 and 14, but they are always my littles….) away for a bit. … Continue reading →

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CDF revised 

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Leah
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Years ago, when we first married, I did a lot of reading on step families/blended families. They talked about a lot of different things you should NOT do (which some things, I might add, I most certainly did and do … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Leah
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“Let me fall if I must fall. The one I become will catch me.” I think one of my favorite words is the word “becoming”. It is such a positive, hopeful word.  There’s an awesome talk by Dallin H. Oaks, … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Leah
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“What would you do if you were not afraid?” (I am so insanely behind with our quote of the weeks! I look at what is up in my kitchen and both I have not written about!! (I keep 2 weeks … Continue reading →

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And He’s Off….

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Leah
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I have sent my boys off many times now over the years without me on vacation but they have always been with their Dad (or their grandparents). I have sometimes gone several days without talking to them while they are … Continue reading →

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July Long Weekend Part 2

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Leah
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We woke up early and I headed over to pick Zandra up as she was at her Mom’s. We had to take Rob’s car, as he needed my truck for camp. Rob is not a huge fan of anyone driving … Continue reading →

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July Long Weekend – Part 1

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Leah
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Before I let summer completely pass us by, I need to back track and talk about our July long weekend. I’ll do it in 2 parts so it’s not too overwhelming! Josh has very specific, and limited time off from … Continue reading →

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I Can Do It

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Leah
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My boys were very young when I got divorced.  In some ways it was easier for them that way, as they don’t really have much of a memory of ever living with both parents.  However,  it was initially really hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador, life lessons, Memories, raising kids, service, teaching kids, top moments, travel, Zach | 4 Replies

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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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