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Best 10’s: To Do in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Leah
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Last year I turned 40 and made a list of things I wanted to accomplish. You can see the list here. I’m happy to say that many have been accomplished, and many I’m still working on. None were abandoned so … Continue reading →

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A Year in Review

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Leah
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Soccer Soccer Soccer: tournaments, games, practices, for fun. Zach and Josh rep (MVP – most goals scored), Sam coached by Rob! Surprise Cruise (Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Grand Cayman): snorkeling, urinals, hot chocolate, dress up nights, photo shoots, sting rays, monkeys, … Continue reading →

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NYC Trip – Day 3

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Leah
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Up bright and early as this was our last day:( I know. Really short trip. We decided to re-do some of the walk we did yesterday – without the crowds. We stopped off at Magnolia bakery and picked up a … Continue reading →

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NYC Trip – Day 2

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Leah
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We awoke in our darkened cell, still pretty excited to be in NYC. I have been a few times, as had Robbie (although he didn’t see much the other times he was there is appears) – but like everything else, … Continue reading →

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NYC Trip – Day 1

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Leah
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So with my new camera in tow, we headed out the door for our impromptu trip to NYC. Who said you can’t be 40 (with a whole slew of kids) and still be fun and spontaneous? Ok – so we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve and Day

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Leah
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Finally the festivities started on Christmas Eve day. We always have a special little Christmas Program – the tradition that I grew up with. Zach played “Silent Night” and “Greensleeves” for us on the guitar. Zach and Zandra read this … Continue reading →

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Rob’s 2012 Christmas Poem

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Leah
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Christmas 2012 Another year has come and gone and “off to down under” won’t be too long The adventures of the CDFs in 2012 were mighty exciting….Listen to this tale it is most inviting Early in the year we slapped … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Day and Bowling…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Leah
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My Mom and sister arrived for Christmas on the 22nd and we had a yummy Christmas Dinner on the 23rd (I forgot to take pics). We promised my sister we would go bowling! So that was our December 24th during … Continue reading →

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All we need is Santa now….

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Leah
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We have left the cookies out for Santa. Josh suggested we leave the whole bag of carrots for the reindeer (since he hates carrots he said!) Both boys are in bed wearing socks, prepared for the Polar Express! Happy Christmas … Continue reading →

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December Quote Wall

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Leah
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We built our 2nd annual “Quote Wall” at the beginning of December. You can see last year’s here. Every week I find a quote that inspires, teaches, is funny or speaks the truth well, and put it on our bulletin … 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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