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Sam goes to Kenya

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Leah
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Most of our kids have done a humanitarian trip with an amazing organization (previously called HEFY) HumanitarianXP. Sam left for 2.5 weeks to go to Kenya to build a school. He had to fly to NYC to meet his group. … Continue reading →

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Happy 17th Sam

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Leah
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I remember when Gabe turned 17 and we were thinking how everyone is getting so old! Now the baby of the family turns 17! Happy Birthday Sam! He travelled alone to Mexico to join us a few days after we … Continue reading →

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Happy 16th Sam!

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Leah
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The youngest of the pack is finally 16. Finally. As if it has gone by slowly, lol. How our youngest is 16 is beyond me ?!?!? Sam was 2 when I met him, so needless to say, he has changed … Continue reading →

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First Day of School

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Leah
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Well needless to say, school this year is different. Josh starting his last year of high school, grade 12 and Sam starting grade 10. Not how we pictured it. The school plan this year is to do quadmesters – so … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sam!

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Leah
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Birthday month continues around here! It’s time to celebrate Sam turning 15!!! Holy !!! 15!!! Crazy. Not sure how he went from being that toddler in diapers when I met him to THIS awesome guy! Sam may be the youngest, … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Leah
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It was a very different first day of school for the CDFs. Last year, even Gabe was home from University and joined us for our yearly photos. So this year, having 3 less kids seemed so strange! Although we didn’t … Continue reading →

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The next few days…

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Leah
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I arrived home from Utah with a bad cough and cold. Rob and I were on our own as the little boys were still away and Zandra was with her mom. We had a quick bite, and then headed to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sam

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Leah
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Well he’s really into the teen years now. A little bit grumpy, a little bit silly, a little bit sassy. That’s a sign that he is fully a teen. The messy room, the dishes left in the basement, the reminders … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Graduation

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Leah
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We attended our last middle school graduation last week. Bittersweet. So exciting to see Sam all grown up and heading off to high school next year. But so unbelievable that little Sam is heading off to high school next year!!! … Continue reading →

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Back at Home & Sam at Camp

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Leah
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The week heading up to Utah, overlapping with while we were gone, Sam attended a camp in upper State NY. They got to see the pageant in Pamyra too! He went with some of the younger guys from church, and … 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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