Hello there,
Yes - it has been WAY to long!  I'll tell you the reason.  I have been selfish!  Robby sent me a book for my birthday - and sparked my interest in reading again.  Ever since then, I can't get my nose out of a book.  I forgot how much I love to read!  Thank you Robby!  Things have been good but hectic as always here!  Lets see - whats new with Claire?  Whats not new with her?!  She really likes to be tickeled, like soft - put me to sleep tickeled.  And it works like a charm too.  I love it!  We'll probably have to tickle her to sleep until she moves out - ha ha!  We just got done with swimming lessons.  She missed about half of them for various reasons, but had a blast!  She blows bubbles really well except for when her mouth hits, the water, she sucks in.  Maybe a little more practice!  She is really good at kicking and splashing in the water though - we had a great time!  She has also moved up to the "Sea Otters" classroom with the bigger kids.  She seems to really like it - they have lots of fun toys and art projects. 
I was accepted to dental hygiene school starting this summer - but find out about nursing in March -  so I have a big decision to make.  I think I have my mind made up though - we'll see how it turns out!  Me and decisions - never been good at it!    Hope everyone is well!