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Jamaica

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Leah
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Although bad timing due to some ongoing issues with Rob’s family, we had traded our time share a while back for our solo vacation, and headed off to the beaches of Jamaica. The purpose of this trip was to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary, Couple time, Rob, travel, vacation, vacations | 2 Replies

Mind the Gap 

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Leah

We have a busy summer coming up… Boy do I wish I was a teenager for this summer. The youth program at our church is a fantastic program. I grew up involved in the program, and while I drool at … Continue reading →

Posted in raising kids, Rob, Youth Conference

One day we will miss this 

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Leah
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We are pretty much chauffeurs these days. Every single night we have at least 2-3 events happening, and often more. Thank goodness for car pools and kids who are starting to take the subway!  It actually is a little overwhelming … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Family, Josh, Memories, raising kids | 4 Replies

Talking between floors

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Leah
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Nighttimes are changing around here. I remember the sleepless nights when I was up multiple times in the night. I remember nursing Zach and staring out the window at all the city lights and wondering what my boy would be … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Family, Gabe, gratitude, Home, Kids, raising kids, Zach, Zandra | 2 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Leah
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“Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds” Gordon B. Hinckley.   I guess this theme carries through from last week’s quote. And I’m warning you, it carries through next week too. And probably the next, and the next. It’s just … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week, raising kids, teaching kids | 2 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Leah
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“When someone really cares about you, they make an effort, not an excuse.” Do you ever get sick of excuses? I do. Of course, there are people in this world who are likely tired of my excuses:( We are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week | 3 Replies

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Leah
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From Johannesburg to Nags Head, from Italy to the canyons of the West, to the shores of down under and all in between You have been such a wonderful mother to our children, the best the world has seen, With … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother's day, Motherhood | 6 Replies

Spot the Difference 

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Leah
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Posted in Josh | 3 Replies

Happy 14th Birthday Zandra! 

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Leah
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Someone has a birthday today!  But that someone is not here 🙁 Zandra and Zach left at 6:30 this morning for a school trip to Quebec City. They were super excited to go.        (Backpacks they had to bring)    … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Zandra | 2 Replies

All is ok…

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Leah
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So much craziness going on…(some good– we were on the CBC – both The National on Monday night, and then live on CBC radio yesterday–about my sister’s story; some just hard — Rob’s family situation)….  But in the midst of … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Reggie | 5 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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