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Christmas Round up

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Leah
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Better quickly sum up Christmas before I hit the New Year celebrations! On Christmas Eve day we decided to do some bowling. It’s hard to find a bowling alley around here anymore! My mom and Auntie Di were in town … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Christmas Poem

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Leah
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As per tradition, Rob write a poem that he read on Christmas Eve that captures all the highlights of our year:   2015 a look back we go As Christmas is here without any snow! The CDF clan a little … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps 

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Leah
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Oh boy I’m behind in everything! I figured before Christmas Eve, I’d try to catch up on all the activities these past couple of months. Unfortunately, my iPhone was glitching so photos are few and far between, but I finally … Continue reading →

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The dedication of our home

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Leah
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For FHE (Family Home Evening or Family Night as we often call it around here) this week we finally did something that we have been wanting to do for ages. With so many outside influences swirling around our kids, we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Leah
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We had all the kids for Christmas Eve this year until Christmas morning. It wasn’t technically our year, but Rob had done some negotiating with his ex to accommodate other needs (primarily Gabe’s job – which is a whole story … Continue reading →

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Robbie’s Christmas Eve Summary of 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Leah
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We are here again cozy in our home Blessed to be among loved ones and not alone 2014 is a year to remember, from skiing the peaks to a not so cold December So without further ado Let me introduce … Continue reading →

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Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Leah
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Despite my lack of blogging about things, things happened in the usual Christmas tradition way…. Except, everyone is a year older, so even though “the truth is known”, no one around here minds keeping the spirit of imaginary alive. And … Continue reading →

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Vacation Time: St George, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Leah
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A couple of years ago, my best friend from my teenage years, Joanne,  asked me if we would be interested in doing a trip to Lake Powell with her family and perhaps a few others. She has two kids around … Continue reading →

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Christmas Summary (Quick before New Year’s!)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Leah
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Every year we start off Christmas Eve by remembering the real meaning of Christmas. We act out the Nativity – I’m the narrator and the kids play the roles. As important as the Christmas story is to us, I have … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Leah
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Josh and Reggie are best buds; Sam’s surprise dinner’s dessert; Fun at the park; Family night treats; Boys trying to fix PS3; Hair being done while I am working; King Reggie is served his meal; Seriously? You want me 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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