It has been a busy time. I'm now in my 3rd trimester and trying to get things ready for a little one to join our family. Max has adapted well and acts like a puppy in a BIG dog body. Clare absolutely adores him and the two keep me very busy. Both are potty trained & I am enjoying the break from accidents & diapers!
We've had a lot of changes for our family the past 2 months. Seth had an opportunity come up and has changed jobs. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster at times but we've made it through the transition. Although we were very sad it didn't work out were we were we feel so fortunate for where life is taking us.
Clare is in her second month of preschool and loves it. We've added a few activities to our list and school is her favorite. It's wonderful to see her learning and loving life.
For me I feel very blessed. Most of the time we are healthy (a few colds are catching us here & there) and as a family we have met some really great friends. I've been continuing to work on my project of "organizing the office". Including putting together my coupon binder, getting scrap booking things together, and everything else that fills the room! It has been my catch all for a while now and I feel so rejuvinated to cleanse the space of excess.
Our other projects have been very low cost as well. Seth recently organized the storage unit and it may sound strange but I feel a sense of calmness when I walk in. Clare's room was a fun project- just new big girl furniture and sorting things to pass on. Now on to the nursery. I have been procrastinating but this is my big project ahead. Dreaming of paint colors, bedding and the layout...
Monday, October 17, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Meet Maxwell!
Our new puppy Max. He is a sweet dog & we are so happy to welcome him to the family. His birthday is in March and we were able to have him come home with us in May. John & Risa were out visiting shortly after he came home and it was great to have them meet him. Potty trained now. And Clare is doing great with potty training too. I think I may have a little break untill December!
Summer 2011
It's been an exciting summer. We started in June with a trip to Washington for John's graduation from Medical School. It was great to be there and we are so proud of him. Now he has started his career in the Navy & is making it though his first summer of residency in Family Practice. He & Risa are also busy planning for their wedding day next August!
We were able to make a trip down to PA for Cassie & Jeff's wedding. It was great to see them & their family. It was a beautiful day in the garden. Grandma & Grandpa came out for the event and were able to travel back with us for a few days. It was so wonderful to spend time with everyone. Uncle Chuck & Aunt Cherie came up and we all had a great feast on fresh lobster. I feel so blessed to have such a great family & we all treasured the time.
In July we also made it to the local parade with our friends Karolyn & Glenn & went to a great 4th of July party. Clare has been growing so fast & she has made a few really good friends here. It's so cute to see her develop friendships. She has a loving personality and truly cares about others. This was our first year as members of the town pool and Clare & I enjoyed many days of lessons & relaxing. My parents came out for a trip in early July and it was so fun to have them. Max fell in love with my Dad & Clare loved gobbling up the time with her Grandparents!
In late July we took Clare on her first camping trip. We had the hottest weather of the summer & it was beautiful. Holly & Ted came up for one of the days and we were able to spend a lot of time on the water.
August has been a blur. A trip to visit Seth's family & Desiree & Anthony's wedding on the 20th. It has definately been wedding season for us. Unfortunately Clare & I weren't able to travel back to Washington for Robin's wedding. We were so happy to be at her shower in May though.
We were able to make a trip down to PA for Cassie & Jeff's wedding. It was great to see them & their family. It was a beautiful day in the garden. Grandma & Grandpa came out for the event and were able to travel back with us for a few days. It was so wonderful to spend time with everyone. Uncle Chuck & Aunt Cherie came up and we all had a great feast on fresh lobster. I feel so blessed to have such a great family & we all treasured the time.
In July we also made it to the local parade with our friends Karolyn & Glenn & went to a great 4th of July party. Clare has been growing so fast & she has made a few really good friends here. It's so cute to see her develop friendships. She has a loving personality and truly cares about others. This was our first year as members of the town pool and Clare & I enjoyed many days of lessons & relaxing. My parents came out for a trip in early July and it was so fun to have them. Max fell in love with my Dad & Clare loved gobbling up the time with her Grandparents!
In late July we took Clare on her first camping trip. We had the hottest weather of the summer & it was beautiful. Holly & Ted came up for one of the days and we were able to spend a lot of time on the water.
August has been a blur. A trip to visit Seth's family & Desiree & Anthony's wedding on the 20th. It has definately been wedding season for us. Unfortunately Clare & I weren't able to travel back to Washington for Robin's wedding. We were so happy to be at her shower in May though.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Spring 2011
Well, again it has been a while since I have updated our blog. It has been an exciting year and we have settled in. The winter has been long and finally the snow is gone and I can see our yard. Clare is enjoying preschool and swimming. She'll be starting a spanish class this week. Seth has been having an exciting time at work. Last week he traveled to WA DC for a day on the hill for Oral Surgery. He has had some really great experiences since our move here and I think the biggest has been the mentorship he has gotten with the practice he is working in. We feel very fortunate for the people we have met since moving here and it really is beginning to feel like home.
Last week we had a great time with our friend's the Webster Family. Christy, Randy & Lucy made it out here for a baptism and I'm so happy we made the list of places to see! We had so much fun with them and the girls, just 6 days apart, had so much fun together. Clare is still saying "Mommy, I want to see Lucy Goosey"!
We had a great time with them here, in Clifton Park and then were able to meet up with them in NYC for the Broadway show "Billy Elliot"--- amazing!
Christy has been one of my best friends from highschool and on May 1st our family will be helping to support Team Lucy in the Clifton Park Cystic Fibrosis walk. Even though we're about 3,000 miles away I feel so good about being able to be a part of the walk & the best part is Team Lucy is now a National Team for Great Strides (largest fundraising organization for CF research). Everyday I believe we are closer to a cure! Below is a letter for Team Lucy.
Dear Friends & Family,
The fight against Cystic Fibrosis is very close to my heart. In 2008 my best friend’s daughter, Lucy, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth and is facing the disease every day. I would like to invite you and your family to walk with Clare, Seth & I in the Clifton Park Cystic Fibrosis (CF) 3K walk on May 1st at Okte Elementary School at 10am.
Registration information about our team “Team Lucy” can be found on www.cff.org/great_ strides/katiefarren or please call me at (518)724-3704. There is no registration fee for the walk but donations are greatly appreciated. Our main goal this year is to have people walk with us and help spread awareness for fighting Cystic Fibrosis. To show our support for Team Lucy- Clifton Park, NY, t-shirts will be available for $5. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to order a shirt in your size. Below is more specific information about the disease & the Great Strides walk:
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that substantially impairs normal respiratory and digestive functions, making the simple acts of breathing and eating a challenge. Advances continue to be made in finding a cure, but your help is needed now, more than ever, to keep up the momentum of this life-saving research. For the first time in the CF Foundation’s history, scientific opportunities are coming at a pace that is exceeding our ability to fund them.
Also, if you would like to make a donation of $5, $10 or $25 for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis please send a donation check, made payable to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, to my attention at 5 Patriot Circle, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Or, you may make a secure online contribution at my fundraising website:
www.cff.org/great_strides/katiefarren
You’ll feel confident in knowing that your generous gift is used efficiently and effectively; nearly 90 percent of every dollar of revenue goes to support vital CF research, medical and education programs. Plus, your gift is tax-deductible.
Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
Katie Farren
Team Leader, Team Lucy Clifton Park, NY
Last week we had a great time with our friend's the Webster Family. Christy, Randy & Lucy made it out here for a baptism and I'm so happy we made the list of places to see! We had so much fun with them and the girls, just 6 days apart, had so much fun together. Clare is still saying "Mommy, I want to see Lucy Goosey"!
We had a great time with them here, in Clifton Park and then were able to meet up with them in NYC for the Broadway show "Billy Elliot"--- amazing!
Christy has been one of my best friends from highschool and on May 1st our family will be helping to support Team Lucy in the Clifton Park Cystic Fibrosis walk. Even though we're about 3,000 miles away I feel so good about being able to be a part of the walk & the best part is Team Lucy is now a National Team for Great Strides (largest fundraising organization for CF research). Everyday I believe we are closer to a cure! Below is a letter for Team Lucy.
Dear Friends & Family,
The fight against Cystic Fibrosis is very close to my heart. In 2008 my best friend’s daughter, Lucy, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth and is facing the disease every day. I would like to invite you and your family to walk with Clare, Seth & I in the Clifton Park Cystic Fibrosis (CF) 3K walk on May 1st at Okte Elementary School at 10am.
Registration information about our team “Team Lucy” can be found on www.cff.org/great_ strides/katiefarren or please call me at (518)724-3704. There is no registration fee for the walk but donations are greatly appreciated. Our main goal this year is to have people walk with us and help spread awareness for fighting Cystic Fibrosis. To show our support for Team Lucy- Clifton Park, NY, t-shirts will be available for $5. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to order a shirt in your size. Below is more specific information about the disease & the Great Strides walk:
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that substantially impairs normal respiratory and digestive functions, making the simple acts of breathing and eating a challenge. Advances continue to be made in finding a cure, but your help is needed now, more than ever, to keep up the momentum of this life-saving research. For the first time in the CF Foundation’s history, scientific opportunities are coming at a pace that is exceeding our ability to fund them.
Also, if you would like to make a donation of $5, $10 or $25 for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis please send a donation check, made payable to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, to my attention at 5 Patriot Circle, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Or, you may make a secure online contribution at my fundraising website:
www.cff.org/great_strides/katiefarren
You’ll feel confident in knowing that your generous gift is used efficiently and effectively; nearly 90 percent of every dollar of revenue goes to support vital CF research, medical and education programs. Plus, your gift is tax-deductible.
Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
Katie Farren
Team Leader, Team Lucy Clifton Park, NY
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