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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Leah
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“It’s not what they call you, but what you answer to”. I think this quote goes hand in hand with, “You teach people how to treat you”. If you are not satisfied with how you are being treated, then don’t … Continue reading →

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Gabe’s Graduation

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Leah
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It’s weird being a Step Mom in so many ways – especially when your memories of your step children start quite abruptly at whatever stage of life they were in when you met them. It’s not this gradual growing up … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Sam

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Leah
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This year for Sam’s 7th Birthday party (his birthday is coming up in July but we wanted to do the party before summer vacations and everyone leaves the city) we decided to do our own little rendition of “The Amazing … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Leah
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I read somewhere that for second marriages – with kids- you take the number of years you’ve been married and multiply by 4. That gives you the true number of married years:) Because jumping into a marriage with kids is … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Leah
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“Where much is given, much is expected”. We lead a choice life. We live in a free country, in a beautiful city and neighborhood, in an amazing house. We have the best jobs that allow for a great balance in … Continue reading →

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Recital

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Leah
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Another busy week has past. In the midst of all the soccer and baseball we are all consumed with, Zach had his guitar recital. He has only been taking guitar since the fall. He takes it with his good buddy, and … Continue reading →

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Dare to Stand Alone

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Leah
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My kids recently watched a little video about “Daring to Stand Alone”. The key concept being, don’t be afraid to stand up for what you think is right. Often times, you will see, you aren’t even alone; others will often … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Leah
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“You have to want it (Leaside)”!Coach Andrew We have sat by the sidelines of a lot of soccer games this year, and I have listened to this line over and over. While I was not so keen initially on the … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Festivities

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Leah
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Every holiday in our house ends up being a bit of a scheduling nightmare – but we always end up having a great time! It wasn’t our weekend with the Gabe, Zandra and Sam,  but we do get them on … Continue reading →

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Happy 41 Robbie!!!!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Leah
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Happy Birthday Robbie!!! Could I be any luckier to be married to the most amazing man in the world and beyond? As much as I think he’s amazing – I have some pretty big additional proofs that he is outstanding: … 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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