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Norway Fjords Cruising and Northern Lights

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Leah
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While the ship really left little to be desired (it’s their oldest working ship, and while some may claim it has the “old world charm”, I like my ships a bit more “new world”!), the weather and views were pretty. … Continue reading →

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Lofoten Islands, Norway

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Leah
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I’m not sure if there’s a more beautiful place. So I warn you, there are a ton of pics. And they may look similar:) We awoke to blue skies and picture perfect scenery. I mean it was hard to not … 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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Leaving Gomo Gomo and Heading to Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Leah
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This morning the boys were up early – hoping to catch a glimpse of the resident hippo in the watering hole outside our room. Hippos usually only get out of the water at night. Unfortunately, no hippo out of the … Continue reading →

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Gomo Gomo Game Lodge Days

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Leah
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Our day started early again with the Rangers knocking at 5:15am to get us up. These were our rooms: Our game drive started at 6am, so at 5:45 I went to check on the 3 older kids who were in … Continue reading →

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Year in a Glance

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Leah
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2013 was certainly an amazing year. Here are some highlights: Trip of a Lifetime #1: Fiji, New Zealand and Australia Fiji monsoon, finding flops, cream buns, Josh getting lost, new cameras, hiking, too many fries, ferries, napkins on fire, geysers, … Continue reading →

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Proud Mama

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Leah
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The boys (we refer to Zach and Josh as “the boys” and Gabe, Zandra and Sam as “the kids”…although we think of them as all our children, it just makes it easier to distinguish the two when they need to … 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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