Wow, it is still here.

I can't believe that my blog from years ago is still here.  Who is going to take it down, I guess.  I started it when Joseph and I were living in Clarksville, IN before moving to CO.  So now I am thinking this space could be a good spot to share with family and friends what is happening in the life of Perrin and our family in general, as we start taking steps toward Joseph's first year of med school...and a place for an adult conversation starved mom to blow off some steam.

Walking by the Platte River

As of right now, Perrin is in her crib for a nap, but seems to be trying to tell me, "No thank you, I don't need a nap just now.  But thank you so much for offering."  Joseph just flew back to IN this morning to attend his Grandmother's funeral.  Elizabeth was 97 years old.  Perrin and I are staying in CO holding down the fort till Saturday.

Our Clere-Callis family news right now is that Joseph got accepted to medical school!!  His acceptance is from the school in Lexington, KY.  We have not heard from Anschutz Med School here in Denver yet.  We would really like to stay here, because we love our home, but also because it is a very good school.  They have this amazing display at the children's hospital on campus--it is the hospital in its entirety, made out of legos.  I think this is what really sold Joseph on the school; no, I'm serious.

Our other, equally notable, news is that Perrin rode in a shopping cart for the first time yesterday.  Ok, it's no going to med school, but it was pretty darn cute to see.  It made her look so tiny, but yet so grown up at the same time.  She sits pretty well these days, but still keels over eventually when she reaches too far to grab something.  But in the cart she did really well and enjoyed her new view and occupation as random stranger shopper charmer.

We just got about 5 inches of snow over night, and this morning.  It is so beautiful outside.  Perrin loves to be out in the falling snow.  She just looks up and around and smiles and giggles little baby giggles.  Well, something new is always going on with little P and writing is feeling really good, so check back with us often; I plan to update regularly.