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Josh hits Florida 

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Leah
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While we were starting to welcome winter, and heading to Montreal to celebrate Auntie Di’s birthday, Josh was heading to Florida for a soccer tournament. His dad got to go with him this time, as I had been with him … Continue reading →

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Turks and Caicos 

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Leah
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I am soooooo behind; not just with blogging, but with life. Life just seems to interfere with my ability to record life! I guess that’s ok because it just means life is full, but I crave recording it, and I … Continue reading →

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Sarah turns 40.

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Leah
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Sarah? Who’s Sarah? In our house, she is known as “Auntie Di”. We aren’t sure why…just that then Zach was little he started calling her that as I guess he couldn’t say “Sarah”. And somehow it stuck. So she is … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Leah
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It’s been a while again… but here’s what’s been going on: We get a lot of new ties around here ^^^ Let me help you clean your room by pulling all your clothes out ^^^ Getting the rooms cleaned for … Continue reading →

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The final walk 

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Leah
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Yesterday we buried Rob’s Dad, Wayne. I am definitely not in the habit of taking pictures at funerals and burials. (Although there is a part of me that wishes I had a few pictures of my father’s burial: it was … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Dad, Grampy, Wayne

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Leah
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It’s been a rough week. Last Sunday we got a call that Rob’s Dad was not doing well. He had been in the hospital for close to a year and a half, suffering from dementia, that seemed to be triggered … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Leah
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This has been a bad year for keeping up with quotes, so I will try to do better until the end of the year. However, the quotes often make it into our Family Home Evening, or onto our kitchen wall, … Continue reading →

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Forever vacations

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Leah
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You hear all the bad things about having teens. And, I have to admit, it can be a challenge. It’s a combination of their attitude, and your wisdom. Ha. Ok, maybe their attitude combined with your wisdom AND fear. I … Continue reading →

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Chicago Final Day

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Leah
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We woke up to another beautiful day and headed downtown. I love how much Zach loves the selfie stick I use for some of these shots:) It makes me want to carry it around ALL the time and take selfies … Continue reading →

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First Day of School

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Leah
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There’s aways a bit of nervousness, excitement and anticipation around the first day of school. Everyone is excited to see friends, see who their teachers are, see who is in their classes (more importantly) and get back into the swing … 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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