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New York, New York

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Leah
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I have always loved New York, but when you have a kid living there – it is even better! Gabe and Shannon spent a year in Florida where he completed his first year law school. And while Florida for winter … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Leah
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Or should I say yearly snaps of life??? I’ve totally slacked on this blog? Now just keeping it up for big trips, birthdays and special occasions. But I noticed even little trips are being forgotten so I am including them … Continue reading →

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Zach and Rachael Temple Sealing

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Leah
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It is so nice that they got to get married and celebrate on one day with family and friends, and then focus on their temple sealing (the religious ceremony of our faith – a sealing of their unity for time … Continue reading →

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Zach and Rachael Wedding official photos part 3

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Leah
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Here are all the “official” family photos Then all the gorgeous photos of the couple… I can’t decide on my fave.. … Continue reading →

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Zach and Rachael Wedding (official photos) Part 2

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Leah
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Next – the ceremony: Following the ceremony we did family photos (but I’ll put those in a separate post). Everyone went and enjoyed the charcuterie board (Rachael made the actual wooden board! We all prepped the meats and cheese the … Continue reading →

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Zach and Rachael official wedding photos Part 1

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Leah
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I’ve already posted some of the snaps I got from the wedding – but I want to make sure I include here some of the official wedding photos. Sara (Light and Love Photography in Kitchener, Ontario), Rachael’s sister, did a … Continue reading →

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Sam goes to Kenya

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Leah
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Most of our kids have done a humanitarian trip with an amazing organization (previously called HEFY) HumanitarianXP. Sam left for 2.5 weeks to go to Kenya to build a school. He had to fly to NYC to meet his group. … Continue reading →

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Josh University drop off

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Leah
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When Josh took a gap year last year I was kind of happy bcs even though he would be gone working and travelling, it delayed the university drop off which seems so much more permanent. This is it – the … Continue reading →

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BUSING FAMILY REUNION 2022

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Leah
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It was many moons ago that we had a big Busing Family reunion (my mom’s side). We had a few ones growing up, but mostly we got together for birthdays, weddings, and unfortunately funerals. When Granny (and Papa) were alive, … Continue reading →

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Girl Time in Hawaii

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Leah
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When Zandra got married in January she had to then start the whole green card process which meant she was not allowed to leave the country. We were pretty bummed about that given it meant she could not come to … 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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