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Chris Mas and Josh

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Leah
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Sometimes there are moments in life that I wish I could just freeze and never leave. So often those moments have to do with one of my kids. Often they are moments that I see one of my kids do … Continue reading →

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Your Voice

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Leah
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A few weeks ago, one of Gabe’s best friend’s Mom took her own life. It obviously was a very upsetting thing, and Gabe tried to be there for his friend. We talked a lot about what his friend  would go … Continue reading →

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Doggies

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Leah
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Josh was 4 months old when my Dad passed away. The last 2 weeks of my Dad`s life, he spent in the West Island Palliative Care Centre (an amazing centre!). Zach was almost two, and Josh was 4 months, but we … Continue reading →

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Brothers

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Leah
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A Hopi PrayerDo not stand at my grave and weepI am not there. I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain.I am the gentle autumn rain.When … Continue reading →

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Best 10’s: Ski Weekend

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Leah
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This past weekend was Family Day Weekend. We also had a PA day on Friday, so took advantage of 4 days off and headed away for a ski weekend. We went back to the cottage resort we had spent March … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Leah
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I was never a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. I guess it stems from not being the most popular in high school where Valentine’s Day seemingly starts to be a big deal. You know, with those candy grams? Some people … Continue reading →

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Best 10’s: Why I Love Winter

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Leah
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You’d think after living in Eastern Canada my entire life that I would be used to winter. But I’m not. I hate the freezing cold. HATE IT. I hate driving in bad conditions too. I hate the darkness that starts … Continue reading →

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Flat line

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Leah
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I heard about this cool new App a few weeks ago called “Sleep Cycle”. It is supposed to keep track of how well you are sleeping: when you are in a deep sleep, when you are just asleep and when … Continue reading →

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Garbage Night

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Leah
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I took the garbage out this morning. Rob is out of town, so I had to take out the garbage. This is a big deal for me. I married Rob because he takes out the garbage.(Don’t worry – he knows … Continue reading →

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Mini Stick Boys

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Leah
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When I was about 6 months pregnant with Josh, Zach began to have major separation anxiety at nighttime. I would give him his bottle, rock, sing and hug him until he was dozey, then give him a kiss and gently … 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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