We have been incredibly blessed this year; 201o has brought nothing but good and happiness to our little family. Here's a review of all the fun we've had:
January - We began vegetarians (that's right no meat or fish for a year now). Berke got his stylish glasses. Christian taught a writing class to freshman at Brandeis University about Country Music. We saw the movie Avatar in the theater (1 of the 2 movies we got to go to this year).
February- I took a Tap Dancing class through Cambridge Adult Education, Christian and I went on a surprise date for Valentines to a Murder Mystery Show (thanks again Julie for sitting the boy!)
March-We worked hard at school and work. Stayed warm inside.
April- Christian took a trip to Fargo, North Dakota to see his piece, Flux Flummoxed, premiered. We cheered on the Boston Marathon Runners, I bought a new bike and Berkeley got a bike seat. Many fun family bike rides around town.
May- Christian took a trip to his home town, Show Low, AZ to be a guest lecture at a college there as well as to hear the White Mountain Symphony play one of his pieces. He was able to see his parents and both brothers during the trip. I went to Seattle, WA to be a brides maid in Julia's wedding. I FINALLY got to see Sugarland, one of my favorite country music duos. Our family took a weekend trip to Portland, Maine and explored the town and enjoyed time away from our busy schedules.
June- McDuff turned 5 years old. Christian took off for a week to attend a music festival in Norfollk, CT; while he was gone my dad came for a visit. We had fun going to the aquarium, the zoo, and Crane Beach. Berkeley is finally old enough to go into nursery at church!!! I was released as Young Women's President. We attended a real live Polo Match and attempted to live like the other half.
July- Went to the Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach, we went Camping in the Berkshires and attended a concert at Tanglewood. I was called to serve in the nursery at church. Meanwhile Christian continues to slave away in his primary calling with the 7-8 year olds. Berkeley took a water babies class at the local pool; he did great kicking and jumping into the water.
August- We went to a Red Sox Game. I went with some gal pals to Oqunquit, Maine for a fun weekend get away. I quit my job at Ethos doing Elder Protective Services and started a new job as a Hospice Social Worker. The week between jobs we took a family vacation to the Cape and Martha's Vineyard; we did a lot of biking and playing in the sand. We enjoyed going whale watching and seeing lots of amazing hump back whales. Christian started back at school teaching a Music Theory class at Brandeis.
September- We went with our friends Stef and Gloria to the Berkshires over Labor Day weekend and stayed with Gloria's parents. While there we attended a Garlic Festival, went on a treasure hunt, Berkeley peed on a couch in a restaurant and we became corn hole champions. I completed my first Triathlon. We took a trip to Vermont with Ryan and Nicole; stayed in a fun cabin, went apple picking and enjoyed the fire place and fall colors.
October- Finished the Tuft's 10K with a group of women from my church. A visit from Christian's parents. A visit from my mom; highlights were the Head of the Charles Regatta, and going to Salem dressed as witches. Berke was a giraffe for Halloween and enjoyed trick or treating this year. Christian turned 32. We celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary.
November- Finished my first 1/2 marathon. Christian passed his oral exams; ABD BABY!!! Turned 30 years old! Christian and my ladies threw me a fabulous SNL birthday party. We saw Harry Potter in the theater (2nd movie we saw together in the theater this year.)
December- Took a day trip to NYC with my friend Kelly to enjoy the lights and Christmas Spirit. Saw The Addams Family on Broadway. Saw Jersey Boys on Broadway the next week. Attended the traditional Cambridge Wreath Making Party. Christian made lots of Christmas Candy (I ate way too much). Had a wonderful Christmas! Berkeley turned 2 the last day of the year!
February- I took a Tap Dancing class through Cambridge Adult Education, Christian and I went on a surprise date for Valentines to a Murder Mystery Show (thanks again Julie for sitting the boy!)
March-We worked hard at school and work. Stayed warm inside.
April- Christian took a trip to Fargo, North Dakota to see his piece, Flux Flummoxed, premiered. We cheered on the Boston Marathon Runners, I bought a new bike and Berkeley got a bike seat. Many fun family bike rides around town.
May- Christian took a trip to his home town, Show Low, AZ to be a guest lecture at a college there as well as to hear the White Mountain Symphony play one of his pieces. He was able to see his parents and both brothers during the trip. I went to Seattle, WA to be a brides maid in Julia's wedding. I FINALLY got to see Sugarland, one of my favorite country music duos. Our family took a weekend trip to Portland, Maine and explored the town and enjoyed time away from our busy schedules.
June- McDuff turned 5 years old. Christian took off for a week to attend a music festival in Norfollk, CT; while he was gone my dad came for a visit. We had fun going to the aquarium, the zoo, and Crane Beach. Berkeley is finally old enough to go into nursery at church!!! I was released as Young Women's President. We attended a real live Polo Match and attempted to live like the other half.
July- Went to the Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach, we went Camping in the Berkshires and attended a concert at Tanglewood. I was called to serve in the nursery at church. Meanwhile Christian continues to slave away in his primary calling with the 7-8 year olds. Berkeley took a water babies class at the local pool; he did great kicking and jumping into the water.
August- We went to a Red Sox Game. I went with some gal pals to Oqunquit, Maine for a fun weekend get away. I quit my job at Ethos doing Elder Protective Services and started a new job as a Hospice Social Worker. The week between jobs we took a family vacation to the Cape and Martha's Vineyard; we did a lot of biking and playing in the sand. We enjoyed going whale watching and seeing lots of amazing hump back whales. Christian started back at school teaching a Music Theory class at Brandeis.
September- We went with our friends Stef and Gloria to the Berkshires over Labor Day weekend and stayed with Gloria's parents. While there we attended a Garlic Festival, went on a treasure hunt, Berkeley peed on a couch in a restaurant and we became corn hole champions. I completed my first Triathlon. We took a trip to Vermont with Ryan and Nicole; stayed in a fun cabin, went apple picking and enjoyed the fire place and fall colors.
October- Finished the Tuft's 10K with a group of women from my church. A visit from Christian's parents. A visit from my mom; highlights were the Head of the Charles Regatta, and going to Salem dressed as witches. Berke was a giraffe for Halloween and enjoyed trick or treating this year. Christian turned 32. We celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary.
November- Finished my first 1/2 marathon. Christian passed his oral exams; ABD BABY!!! Turned 30 years old! Christian and my ladies threw me a fabulous SNL birthday party. We saw Harry Potter in the theater (2nd movie we saw together in the theater this year.)
December- Took a day trip to NYC with my friend Kelly to enjoy the lights and Christmas Spirit. Saw The Addams Family on Broadway. Saw Jersey Boys on Broadway the next week. Attended the traditional Cambridge Wreath Making Party. Christian made lots of Christmas Candy (I ate way too much). Had a wonderful Christmas! Berkeley turned 2 the last day of the year!
We hope 2011 brings us as much accomplishment, joy and fun as 2010. We do hope we will get to see more family in 2011; please note this may be our last summer in Boston, so if you want to plan a trip....do it NOW! We look forward to the challenges, goals and outings of the new year.
We hope 2011 finds you all healthy, wealthy and wise!!!
Happy New Year!
We hope 2011 finds you all healthy, wealthy and wise!!!
Happy New Year!
1 comment:
Thank heavens for blogging (and our occasional phone calls!) because as you listed those months, I was going "oh, yea I remember that, and that" etc...with a few exceptions. So, I still feel like I am involved in your life...just from a distance! Love you, happy birthday big B man!
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