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Time to celebrate a few things….

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Leah
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We have had a few exciting weeks around here!! A couple of weeks ago Zach’s soccer team participated in the first tournament of the year. For the past two years, his team hadn’t done well. They had this crazy coach … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Gabe, Josh, Reggie, Rob, Sam, soccer, Uncategorized, Youth Conference, Zach, Zandra | 6 Replies

“Can Do” Guy

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Leah
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Everybody loves Sam. He has a magnetic personality. He is very expressive. He is the best story teller. Every teacher he has tells us, “I love Sam”. They compliment him on his leadership skills, but remind him he needs to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sam, teaching kids, Uncategorized | 29 Replies

Terms of Endearment

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Leah
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When I was about 10 years old,  I remember  hanging out with my best friend Jennie and talking to her mother one day. At the end of the conversation, as we walked away, Jennie’s Mom said, “Have fun Muffin.” “Muffin?” I … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, Gabe, Josh, Rob, Sam, Zach, Zandra | 13 Replies

Happy Birthday Sam!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Leah
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Rob asked Sam the other day what his favourite “nickname” was and he responded: “Finnigan”. Yah! That’s what I call him! Well, sort of a variation – I call him “Sammy Bear and my dog Finnigan”. So much to love … Continue reading →

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Putting 10-10-10 to the test!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Leah
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When Zach had to go to the hospital last month as I talked about here, I had commented how I was so glad that we didn’t have divorce drama to contend with. We were all able to wait together supporting … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Pencil Adventure

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Leah
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Last week Sam got stabbed by a pencil. Ok, that sounded a lot more violent than it actually was (or at least so I think). He was at school and was sitting down on the carpet for some activity, and … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Leah
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I think Halloween for kids is one of the most exciting days ever! The kids bounced out of bed this morning and were ready to go – excited to get in their costumes for school. The Halloween fun started this weekend … Continue reading →

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Cross Country

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Leah
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Every year the kids participate in the city wide Cross Country race with their school (this was the first of three rounds; you have to qualify to continue on to the next race). Unfortunately there is a “Work to Rule” … Continue reading →

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Child Dates

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Leah
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Every second weekend we have the three kids on their own on the Friday night and Saturday, while the boys are with their Dad. Rob decided to take Gabe and Sam to the Canadian Heritage War Plane Museum, while Zandra … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sam!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Leah
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Sam asked me the other day “What is special about me? I have to write something in my class, and I can’t think of anything”! “Are you kidding??”, I said. I then rattled off 16 things in about 30 seconds … 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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