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My travel companions

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Leah
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I have been writing a lot less on this blog only because my time has been consumed with writing for my social media sites as well as the blog for my coaching practice (which you can find here). But I … Continue reading →

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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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The Middle (Quote of the Week )

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Leah
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“We are always in the middle” Dieter F. Uchtdorf THIS IS SO GOOD. “There is a sublime truth behind the idea that we are always in the middle” . You can read the full thing here. There was a before … Continue reading →

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The 50% Rule

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Leah
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When Gabe graduated grade 8 middle school, the principal got up and gave a speech. I know I’ve talked about this speech before because it really bothered me. He told all these young middle schoolers that they have a “right … Continue reading →

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The Hard Way or the Easy Way

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Leah
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While we were away , I had an interaction with one of my kids. Although it was with one of my kids this time, I have to say it really could be any of my kids, or my husband, or … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from a 15 year old

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Leah
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I found this in my drafts. I guess I forgot to post it when I wrote it last year ! Sometimes one of my kids says something and I think to myself: this is such proof that as parents we … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts on the Northern Lights

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Leah
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I have  been texting the boys while they are over in Greenland and Iceland with their Dad this week. Of course a big topic is Northern Lights: weather conditions, how strong they are, when to see them best, if we’ve … Continue reading →

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Who’s in my arena? 

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Leah
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A bunch of my friends from church have decided to start a book club. Last month was our first one and a book was chosen, but then in the interest of including  as many women as possible, it was broadened … Continue reading →

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I Can Do It

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Leah
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My boys were very young when I got divorced.  In some ways it was easier for them that way, as they don’t really have much of a memory of ever living with both parents.  However,  it was initially really hard … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Leah
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Every year during the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week) I have such good intentions to really focus on Holy Week. But every year, I feel like we run out of time and maybe rush through Easter a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Family, Family night, gratitude, LDS, LDS conference, life lessons, teaching kids, Uncategorized, values | 8 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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