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Festival Of Carols

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Leah
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Another yearly tradition we have is just for Rob and me:) I don’t think the kids get all jealous about this one though. But, they should! It is the best! Every year we go see the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir do … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Leah
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Every year we kick off our holiday celebrations with watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”. It gets us into the spirit of Christmas. Throughout the rest of December we also make sure to watch some of our other favourites, including Elf, … 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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Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Leah
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Catching up on a few things around here! Sadly, I accidentally deleted a ton of pictures and video one day, including all our Christmas prep, going to get the tree in the wagon, decorating sugar cookies and Zandra’s dance recital:(( Have … Continue reading →

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Quiet Elfie didn’t fall. He was pushed.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Leah
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We’ve had a lot of excitement these past few days with Quiet Elfie. The other morning he was sitting, quite precariously I would say, in between two railings on the stairs that lead from Zach and Gabe’s third floor room … 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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