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Talking between floors

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Leah
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Nighttimes are changing around here. I remember the sleepless nights when I was up multiple times in the night. I remember nursing Zach and staring out the window at all the city lights and wondering what my boy would be … Continue reading →

Posted in daily life, Family, Gabe, gratitude, Home, Kids, raising kids, Zach, Zandra | 2 Replies

Happy 14th Birthday Zandra! 

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Leah
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Someone has a birthday today!  But that someone is not here 🙁 Zandra and Zach left at 6:30 this morning for a school trip to Quebec City. They were super excited to go.        (Backpacks they had to bring)    … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Zandra | 2 Replies

Phenomenal Girls Weekend

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Leah
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Last year we started a Girl’s weekend tradition with my girlfriend and her daughter. I talked about it here. I wasn’t sure if we would make it this year, but last weekend we squeezed in a whole weekend worth in … Continue reading →

Posted in Phenomenal Girl's Weekend, Zandra | 4 Replies

Zandra’s Poem: Phenomenal Woman

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Leah
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Phenomenal Woman BY MAYA ANGELOU Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry, Zandra | 1 Reply

First Day of School

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Leah
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Summer ended way too quickly this year it seemed. It was a great summer, but the kids were pretty ok with getting back to school. Maybe even a bit excited?!?! Everyone was up early and ready to go for out … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, first day of school, Gabe, Josh, Rob, Sam, Zach, Zandra | 4 Replies

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

Happy 13th Zandra B!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Leah
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We officially have another teenager in our house! I can’t believe that I have known and loved this “little girl” for more than half her life now!!! What an honour and privilege to be her stepmom!! I am so happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Uncategorized, Zandra | 5 Replies

Quote of the Week

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Leah
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A few weeks ago Zandra went to a Girl’s Conference put on by our church. The theme was “Be-YOU-tiful.” It was all about understanding beauty, recognizing your true beauty and seeing the inner beauty in everyone. It was about an … Continue reading →

Posted in Quote of the week, Zandra | 22 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

Quote of the Week

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Leah
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We went to this amazing little hiking area in the valley near our house this past weekend. It was Reggie’s first introduction to some trails. A lot for a little fella to smell, but he seemed to like it. It … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, daily life, Quote of the week, Zandra | 27 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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