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Quit Knocking "My Elf on a Shelf"

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Leah
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So much controversy this little Elf can bring! The web is buzzing – just like it was last year, with the lovers and the haters of the Elf on the Shelf. I happen to be a lover of our little elf, Quiet … Continue reading →

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Jesus came from a Blended Family?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Leah
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Music to my ears. My Mom sent me this little article by a Pastor, David McGee, that she found online entitled: Jesus was part of a blended family. At first I thought it was a joke , but then I read it. … Continue reading →

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Who’s with us?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Leah
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I remember writing a post a while ago about motherhood, and how it changes everything! It even changes the way you tell time. Noon is no longer just noon; it’s, “I wonder if the kids have eaten yet and are outside … Continue reading →

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He’s Back!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Leah
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Science Center

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Leah
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The kids (Zach in particular) have been begging us to go to the Science Center. It is actually really hard to find the time to go between all the activities, and time when we are all together. This Saturday, Zach … Continue reading →

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Leah
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I love our Christmas traditions! I talked about our favorite ones here last year. We always start the season off with watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Since we don’t have all the kids next weekend (first weekend in December), we … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Leah
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Gorgeous sunset in my rear view mirror Gabe’s turn for dinner The yummy dnner he made! Sunday afternoon playing Risk “Our book” Date with Josh shopping and cupcakes and hot chocolate! He lives for sweets And truly enjoys every bite … Continue reading →

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The Other Woman

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Leah
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I love Nina Simone and Rob will often have her music playing in the background while we get dinner ready. I have a couple of favorites that she sings. One is called “Ne Me Quitte Pas” (Please Don’t Leave Me), … Continue reading →

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The "I Like Your Home Better" Myth

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Leah
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Over the years we have really tried to be teaching our kids about money (it’s an ongoing process of course): the value, how to save, how to stay out of debt, how to be responsible with it. Hence why I … Continue reading →

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Dear Bitter BIrth Mother

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Leah
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While I usually try to stay quite positive on my blog, as this is a history for my children, I also want this blog to be about our journey and struggles with being a blended family, and the things I … 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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