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The Last Time

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Leah
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The Last Time Poem From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, you will never be the same. You might long for the person you were before, When you have freedom and time, And nothing in particular to … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, Family, Home, Memories, Parenting, raising kids, step family, step mother, step parenting, Stepmother, teaching kids, Thin places, top moments | Leave a reply

Road Trip Out East Begins!!

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Leah
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We are finally taking our long awaited vacation! (Insert eye roll here. Yes, I know we travel all the time!) What I mean, is we finally have all 5 of our kiddos with us and they are ALL coming! It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, CDF, Family, Maritimes trip, Parenting, Road Trip, teaching kids, Traditions, travel with kids, vacation, vacations | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in Ecuador, life lessons, Memories, raising kids, service, teaching kids, top moments, travel, Zach | 4 Replies

Mindset

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Leah
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Since we drove to South Carolina and had 17 hours each way to kill, we decided to try an audio book. I have to admit it took us a long time to finish the audio book as I kept falling … Continue reading →

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Hard Things

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Leah
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A couple of things happened to me this week that really have made me ponder my role as a mother. I went out for dinner with a small group of mothers from Zach’s soccer team (and one other mom I … Continue reading →

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Family Laws

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Leah
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Back in 2008 when Rob and I were married, we spent a lot of time discussing what we wanted our newly blended family to look like – in the present and in the future. I read a ton of books … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, Family, Parenting, raising kids, step family, teaching kids, values | 2 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Leah
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“Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds” Gordon B. Hinckley.   I guess this theme carries through from last week’s quote. And I’m warning you, it carries through next week too. And probably the next, and the next. It’s just … 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

Snow Removal 

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Leah
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The other morning I went out to my car to leave. Rob had walked me to the porch and was waiting on the porch while I got in my car and pulled out to leave. We have street parking, but … Continue reading →

Posted in life lessons, manners, raising kids, service, teaching kids | 11 Replies

The footings

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Leah
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My mom always sends me articles that are relevant to my stage in life, my interests or things she thinks will inspire. This past week, she sent me one on parenting (as they often are) entitled “Bringing Up Our Children … Continue reading →

Posted in Couple time, marriage, Parenting, raising kids, teaching kids | 4 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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