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The Last Time

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Leah
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The Last Time Poem From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, you will never be the same. You might long for the person you were before, When you have freedom and time, And nothing in particular to … Continue reading →

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Gabe & Shannon’s Wedding: The Fort Collins Temple

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Leah
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I think I’ll have to divide wedding day up into multiple posts because there were multiple events that day – and because there are so many pictures (and trust me, I’m being choosy and only posting a sampling, lol). We … Continue reading →

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The wedding week

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Leah
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Rob and I flew to Denver a few days early to spend some time with Gabe; in particular to go to the temple with him for the first time. We arrived early on the Tuesday morning and went for lunch … Continue reading →

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Ouarzazate to Marrakesh

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Leah
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One thing is for sure, the Moroccan breakfast is filled with carbs. Breads, crepes, pita/roti like things. Then all sorts of spreads and jam and honey. Not great for someone trying to be reducing the overall carb intake! They also … Continue reading →

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Dades to Ouarzazate

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Leah
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We were sad to leave Auberge St Pierre. Such a pretty place! We headed to the Dades Gorge and got some amazing views! We ended up going “off road” along the Boutarar piste – pretty incredible and scary at first!! … Continue reading →

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From Desert to Gorges

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Leah
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Our guide Ali told us that every 60-70km the landscape in Morocco changes. It is pretty incredible what we see in a day! We were up early to catch the sunrise. Because of course you MUST see the sunrise when … Continue reading →

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Leaving Fez and Heading to Erg Chebbi (the Sahara Desert!)

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Leah
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The next morning, we headed out of the Medina to meet our driver, Ali. I love following behind my gang… Ali does an awesome job of getting us all packed up. He was ready for the Sahara too! I loved … Continue reading →

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2018 Family Photoshoot

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Leah
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We have been in the habit of doing a Family Photoshoot every couple years. But, with this being the last year of Zach and Zandra being at home, and Gabe soon starting the next chapter (or is it a whole … Continue reading →

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Temples and Goodbyes

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Leah
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When we arrived home from our trip to the Maritimes, we had two girls come almost immediately to our house. Ah, young love. Shannon arrived from Colorado to stay 2.5 weeks visiting Gabe, and Rachael arrived to spend the last … Continue reading →

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First Day of School

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Leah
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This is finally it. This is the last day first day of school picture we will ever do with our 5 kids. Gabe is starting 3rd year university, but has always been around for this picture. But we know next … 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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