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“It’s Over”

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Leah
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I sit with the rest of the world, in shock, awe, disbelief and sadness, that we are facing such a global pandemic. Logic tells me that we will come through this all; that life will be different, but life will … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Leah
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“Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them but you know they’re always there.” Last week I headed to Montreal to be with my mom as she was having hip surgery. It was a long few days being … Continue reading →

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July Long Weekend – Part 1

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Leah
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Before I let summer completely pass us by, I need to back track and talk about our July long weekend. I’ll do it in 2 parts so it’s not too overwhelming! Josh has very specific, and limited time off from … Continue reading →

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    December Weekend with Friends

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Leah
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This year we weren’t able to have our traditional “Phenomenal Girl’s Weekend”, but we were able to get our family together with our dear family friends, The Gosset’s, when they came for a visit to see us! They arrived later … Continue reading →

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Welcome next six months…

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Leah
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It dawned on me this past weekend that we are in June. June is half way through the year. The last month before hitting the real halfway point. Where did the year go? The first 5 months have flown by … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, cottage, daily life, Friends, gratitude, Road Trip | 11 Replies

July 1 Weekend

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Leah
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We took advantage of our July 1 long weekend and headed the 7 hour drive to our friends cottage. Despite the fact that traffic was bad and it took us 11 hours (both ways no less), we had an amazing … Continue reading →

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Good times, good friends

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Leah
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To finish off the Christmas vacations, we packed all our stuff and headed to the cold, COLD east to spend a weekend up north (ok – 7.5 hours north east of us) with our good friends. When I say “packed”, I … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, Friends, travel | 6 Replies

Weekend Away

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Leah
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There is something to be said about the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. I think it’s healthy to sometimes have a little get away – and that makes you appreciate those you leave behind, and I think they … Continue reading →

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Bad Friend/Awesome Mom Follow Up

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Leah
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Uh oh. I think I struck a nerve from my post here. I wish people would share their comments right on my blog because you readers have some amazing perspectives to share and would benefit others! But thank you for … Continue reading →

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Bad Friend and Awesome Mom

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Leah
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I came across the best little gem the other day: Now you may be wondering if I’m trying broadcast that I’m an awesome mother, or a bad friend?? Well it depends who you ask?! Maybe I’m both. Or neither. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motherhood, raising kids | 37 Replies

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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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