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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Leah
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“There should be no yelling in the home unless there is a fire.” David O. MacKay This quote reminds me of a post I did several years back. I feel like I need to revisit this post. Not because my … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Quote of the week, raising kids, Uncategorized | 7 Replies

Time to celebrate a few things….

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Leah
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We have had a few exciting weeks around here!! A couple of weeks ago Zach’s soccer team participated in the first tournament of the year. For the past two years, his team hadn’t done well. They had this crazy coach … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Gabe, Josh, Reggie, Rob, Sam, soccer, Uncategorized, Youth Conference, Zach, Zandra | 6 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Leah
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  “Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It’s not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week | 9 Replies

Happy 13th Zandra B!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Leah
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We officially have another teenager in our house! I can’t believe that I have known and loved this “little girl” for more than half her life now!!! What an honour and privilege to be her stepmom!! I am so happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Uncategorized, Zandra | 5 Replies

Quote of the Week: We are Family

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Leah
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“Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family.” I was scrolling through Zandra’s Instagram the other day and she had posted a pic of her and her step bro at her Mom’s. Someone had asked the question if it was … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, book review, CDF, Parenting, Quote of the week, step family, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother, Uncategorized | 10 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Leah
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I have always enjoyed walking. My father was a HUGE walker. In fact, it was one of the things he was known for. He walked (and talked). When he passed away, the church was filled with his “walking friends.” These … Continue reading →

Posted in Dad, Quote of the week, Rob | 9 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Leah
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It’s decided. I HAVE to get back on track. Life has just been spinning this year between dealing with unpleasant issues with Rob’s ex, and then Rob’s recent heart attack and recovery, we have barely had time to just enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week | 6 Replies

“Motherhood Realized” is launching!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Leah
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Despite all the craziness in our lives the past couple of weeks, and the extreme gratitude that we feel, I have some other news that I am excited  about and feeling pretty grateful. A couple of years ago, I wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, Motherhood Realized, Uncategorized | 9 Replies

Home

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Leah
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Home. There really is no place like home. Although, thanks to my amazing brother, sister in law and their incredible kids, we always felt like we were at home. I am forever grateful that I had this amazing family surround … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Replies

Our Miracle

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Leah
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(Warning – this is long) It will be a March break I will never forget. With only having the kids every second March break, we try to take an “alone” trip on our off years. We tried to stay home … Continue reading →

Posted in Rob, travel, Uncategorized | 11 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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