Saturday, August 29, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
dates
Ryan and I know how very fortunate we are to have so many people in our lives whom we can turn to for help with Dare. It is not often that if we want to have a date night, we cannot find someone who loves and adores him, and anxiously agrees to tend. We love our family and friends so much, and will forever be grateful that they are a part of enriching Dare's life as he grows and develops.
Cheers to keeping our fire alive!
Sunday, August 16, 2015
our crazy judith
We will miss you forever crazy Judith! Your love, your wit, your LOUD and unique voice. Your stories, your passion, your irreverence, your opinions. Thank you for teaching us more about self love and respect, and less about all that we could allow to hold us back. Thank you for LIVING, and for finding your fire...RIP you LOVEY LOVEY LOVEY...
Judith Ann Kiernan
1937 - 2015
11/19/1937 ~ 7/28/2015
Judith Ann Kiernan, Ph.D., R.N., was fabulous - FAB-U-LOUS! She was a critical thinker, a hoot, loud, hysterical, irritating, brilliant, and above all a loving character who rarely filtered what she said and always wore her heart on her sleeve. Born to Eunice Warner Kiernan and Vincent Owen Kiernan in South Weymouth, MA on November 19, 1937, Judy was always lively and social. A cheerleader at Hanover High School, she excelled academically, and graduated in 1955. In the fall of that year, she started nurses' training at Mass. Memorial hospital. After completing her 3 year nursing degree, Judy began to work at Mass General Hospital as a nurse while she completed her BA in Nursing from Boston University's College of Nursing. Never satisfied academically, Judy drove her little Spitfire from Massachusetts to Colorado to pursue her Masters of Science from the University of Colorado. After receiving her M.S., Judy joined the faculty at the University of Colorado in the College of Nursing.
Always eager to help others, in 1969 Judy contributed to the war effort by offering her specialized skills in nursing, teaching and administration. The US Agency for International Development hired Judy and sent her to Washington, D.C. for 6 months of training in Vietnamese culture and language at the Defense Language Institute before ultimately sending her to Vietnam. As Director of Nursing for hospitals in both Saigon and Can Tho, Judy spent 18 months training local Vietnamese nurses.
Returning from Vietnam, Judy was hired as the Director of Nursing at University Hospital in Boston where she worked until moving to Utah in 1974. Why Utah? Judy loved the great outdoors and this was the perfect place for the consummate skier and tennis player. Always highly competitive, Judy once challenged her three adult, but younger brothers to a tennis match; all three of them on one side against only Judy on the other. She won. And never let them forget it!
Judy later accepted a faculty position as Assistant Dean for Community Service and Faculty Practice at the University of Utah College of Nursing. In October of 1986, she accepted the University's offer to be Director of Nursing for Medical/Surgical and Rehabilitation at the Health Sciences Center. Relentless in her pursuit of education and knowledge, Judy then pursued her doctoral degree. She earned her PhD in Health Service Administration in 1992 from the University of Utah. Yes! She was now DOCTOR Judy Kiernan!
Dr. Kiernan was presented the 1995 Administration Award by the Utah Nursing Association, an award given annually to an individual who demonstrates excellence in nursing service administration, including skills in management, decision making and dedication to continually improving the nursing profession. That was definitely Judy! After many years of tireless effort as nursing director and faculty member, Dr. Kiernan retired in 1996 to pursue a leisurely life that allowed her to travel, garden, ski, read, see independent films, and play tennis. Ever the social creature, she was the ultimate hostess throwing extravagant parties with gourmet meals. She wasn't totally able to leave her profession, however; when asked to help, Dr. Kiernan gladly returned to nursing when she joined Community Nursing Services as a patient care coordinator and worked with them and Summit Home Health Care for a number of years.
Dr. Judy Kiernan was not only accomplished, she was exceptionally funny with a sharp wit. She loved people and animals and had a very strong emotional bond with her own cats, dogs, and birds. She was generous with her time, her expertise, her opinions and her heart. She had a compassionate spirit, strong voice, and stronger personality. She was an advocate for women and women's issues and always up on the latest political concerns. She had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed a good debate. But ultimately Judy had love: love for others, love for animals, love for diversity and social justice, love for good food and travel, love for the right outfit and matching jewelry, and especially love for family.
Judy is survived by her brothers Thomas F. Kiernan, Hudson, FL; Vincent O. Kiernan, East Falmouth, MA; Steven L. Kiernan, Milton, MA and her sister, Susan Kiernan Farrell, Phoenix, AZ. She has 9 nephews and nieces who adore her and 8 great-nephews and great-nieces who will hear stories about their intelligent and wonderfully crazy Aunt JuJu for years to come. If you didn't know Judy Kiernan, you missed out.
Judith Ann Kiernan, Ph.D., R.N., was fabulous - FAB-U-LOUS! She was a critical thinker, a hoot, loud, hysterical, irritating, brilliant, and above all a loving character who rarely filtered what she said and always wore her heart on her sleeve. Born to Eunice Warner Kiernan and Vincent Owen Kiernan in South Weymouth, MA on November 19, 1937, Judy was always lively and social. A cheerleader at Hanover High School, she excelled academically, and graduated in 1955. In the fall of that year, she started nurses' training at Mass. Memorial hospital. After completing her 3 year nursing degree, Judy began to work at Mass General Hospital as a nurse while she completed her BA in Nursing from Boston University's College of Nursing. Never satisfied academically, Judy drove her little Spitfire from Massachusetts to Colorado to pursue her Masters of Science from the University of Colorado. After receiving her M.S., Judy joined the faculty at the University of Colorado in the College of Nursing.
Always eager to help others, in 1969 Judy contributed to the war effort by offering her specialized skills in nursing, teaching and administration. The US Agency for International Development hired Judy and sent her to Washington, D.C. for 6 months of training in Vietnamese culture and language at the Defense Language Institute before ultimately sending her to Vietnam. As Director of Nursing for hospitals in both Saigon and Can Tho, Judy spent 18 months training local Vietnamese nurses.
Returning from Vietnam, Judy was hired as the Director of Nursing at University Hospital in Boston where she worked until moving to Utah in 1974. Why Utah? Judy loved the great outdoors and this was the perfect place for the consummate skier and tennis player. Always highly competitive, Judy once challenged her three adult, but younger brothers to a tennis match; all three of them on one side against only Judy on the other. She won. And never let them forget it!
Judy later accepted a faculty position as Assistant Dean for Community Service and Faculty Practice at the University of Utah College of Nursing. In October of 1986, she accepted the University's offer to be Director of Nursing for Medical/Surgical and Rehabilitation at the Health Sciences Center. Relentless in her pursuit of education and knowledge, Judy then pursued her doctoral degree. She earned her PhD in Health Service Administration in 1992 from the University of Utah. Yes! She was now DOCTOR Judy Kiernan!
Dr. Kiernan was presented the 1995 Administration Award by the Utah Nursing Association, an award given annually to an individual who demonstrates excellence in nursing service administration, including skills in management, decision making and dedication to continually improving the nursing profession. That was definitely Judy! After many years of tireless effort as nursing director and faculty member, Dr. Kiernan retired in 1996 to pursue a leisurely life that allowed her to travel, garden, ski, read, see independent films, and play tennis. Ever the social creature, she was the ultimate hostess throwing extravagant parties with gourmet meals. She wasn't totally able to leave her profession, however; when asked to help, Dr. Kiernan gladly returned to nursing when she joined Community Nursing Services as a patient care coordinator and worked with them and Summit Home Health Care for a number of years.
Dr. Judy Kiernan was not only accomplished, she was exceptionally funny with a sharp wit. She loved people and animals and had a very strong emotional bond with her own cats, dogs, and birds. She was generous with her time, her expertise, her opinions and her heart. She had a compassionate spirit, strong voice, and stronger personality. She was an advocate for women and women's issues and always up on the latest political concerns. She had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed a good debate. But ultimately Judy had love: love for others, love for animals, love for diversity and social justice, love for good food and travel, love for the right outfit and matching jewelry, and especially love for family.
Judy is survived by her brothers Thomas F. Kiernan, Hudson, FL; Vincent O. Kiernan, East Falmouth, MA; Steven L. Kiernan, Milton, MA and her sister, Susan Kiernan Farrell, Phoenix, AZ. She has 9 nephews and nieces who adore her and 8 great-nephews and great-nieces who will hear stories about their intelligent and wonderfully crazy Aunt JuJu for years to come. If you didn't know Judy Kiernan, you missed out.
11/19/1937 ~ 7/28/2015
Judith Ann Kiernan, Ph.D., R.N., was fabulous - FAB-U-LOUS! She was a critical thinker, a hoot, loud, hysterical, irritating, brilliant, and above all a loving character who rarely filtered what she said and always wore her heart on her sleeve. Born to Eunice Warner Kiernan and Vincent Owen Kiernan in South Weymouth, MA on November 19, 1937, Judy was always lively and social. A cheerleader at Hanover High School, she excelled academically, and graduated in 1955. In the fall of that year, she started nurses' training at Mass. Memorial hospital. After completing her 3 year nursing degree, Judy began to work at Mass General Hospital as a nurse while she completed her BA in Nursing from Boston University's College of Nursing. Never satisfied academically, Judy drove her little Spitfire from Massachusetts to Colorado to pursue her Masters of Science from the University of Colorado. After receiving her M.S., Judy joined the faculty at the University of Colorado in the College of Nursing.
Always eager to help others, in 1969 Judy contributed to the war effort by offering her specialized skills in nursing, teaching and administration. The US Agency for International Development hired Judy and sent her to Washington, D.C. for 6 months of training in Vietnamese culture and language at the Defense Language Institute before ultimately sending her to Vietnam. As Director of Nursing for hospitals in both Saigon and Can Tho, Judy spent 18 months training local Vietnamese nurses.
Returning from Vietnam, Judy was hired as the Director of Nursing at University Hospital in Boston where she worked until moving to Utah in 1974. Why Utah? Judy loved the great outdoors and this was the perfect place for the consummate skier and tennis player. Always highly competitive, Judy once challenged her three adult, but younger brothers to a tennis match; all three of them on one side against only Judy on the other. She won. And never let them forget it!
Judy later accepted a faculty position as Assistant Dean for Community Service and Faculty Practice at the University of Utah College of Nursing. In October of 1986, she accepted the University's offer to be Director of Nursing for Medical/Surgical and Rehabilitation at the Health Sciences Center. Relentless in her pursuit of education and knowledge, Judy then pursued her doctoral degree. She earned her PhD in Health Service Administration in 1992 from the University of Utah. Yes! She was now DOCTOR Judy Kiernan!
Dr. Kiernan was presented the 1995 Administration Award by the Utah Nursing Association, an award given annually to an individual who demonstrates excellence in nursing service administration, including skills in management, decision making and dedication to continually improving the nursing profession. That was definitely Judy! After many years of tireless effort as nursing director and faculty member, Dr. Kiernan retired in 1996 to pursue a leisurely life that allowed her to travel, garden, ski, read, see independent films, and play tennis. Ever the social creature, she was the ultimate hostess throwing extravagant parties with gourmet meals. She wasn't totally able to leave her profession, however; when asked to help, Dr. Kiernan gladly returned to nursing when she joined Community Nursing Services as a patient care coordinator and worked with them and Summit Home Health Care for a number of years.
Dr. Judy Kiernan was not only accomplished, she was exceptionally funny with a sharp wit. She loved people and animals and had a very strong emotional bond with her own cats, dogs, and birds. She was generous with her time, her expertise, her opinions and her heart. She had a compassionate spirit, strong voice, and stronger personality. She was an advocate for women and women's issues and always up on the latest political concerns. She had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed a good debate. But ultimately Judy had love: love for others, love for animals, love for diversity and social justice, love for good food and travel, love for the right outfit and matching jewelry, and especially love for family.
Judy is survived by her brothers Thomas F. Kiernan, Hudson, FL; Vincent O. Kiernan, East Falmouth, MA; Steven L. Kiernan, Milton, MA and her sister, Susan Kiernan Farrell, Phoenix, AZ. She has 9 nephews and nieces who adore her and 8 great-nephews and great-nieces who will hear stories about their intelligent and wonderfully crazy Aunt JuJu for years to come. If you didn't know Judy Kiernan, you missed out.
Judith Ann Kiernan, Ph.D., R.N., was fabulous - FAB-U-LOUS! She was a critical thinker, a hoot, loud, hysterical, irritating, brilliant, and above all a loving character who rarely filtered what she said and always wore her heart on her sleeve. Born to Eunice Warner Kiernan and Vincent Owen Kiernan in South Weymouth, MA on November 19, 1937, Judy was always lively and social. A cheerleader at Hanover High School, she excelled academically, and graduated in 1955. In the fall of that year, she started nurses' training at Mass. Memorial hospital. After completing her 3 year nursing degree, Judy began to work at Mass General Hospital as a nurse while she completed her BA in Nursing from Boston University's College of Nursing. Never satisfied academically, Judy drove her little Spitfire from Massachusetts to Colorado to pursue her Masters of Science from the University of Colorado. After receiving her M.S., Judy joined the faculty at the University of Colorado in the College of Nursing.
Always eager to help others, in 1969 Judy contributed to the war effort by offering her specialized skills in nursing, teaching and administration. The US Agency for International Development hired Judy and sent her to Washington, D.C. for 6 months of training in Vietnamese culture and language at the Defense Language Institute before ultimately sending her to Vietnam. As Director of Nursing for hospitals in both Saigon and Can Tho, Judy spent 18 months training local Vietnamese nurses.
Returning from Vietnam, Judy was hired as the Director of Nursing at University Hospital in Boston where she worked until moving to Utah in 1974. Why Utah? Judy loved the great outdoors and this was the perfect place for the consummate skier and tennis player. Always highly competitive, Judy once challenged her three adult, but younger brothers to a tennis match; all three of them on one side against only Judy on the other. She won. And never let them forget it!
Judy later accepted a faculty position as Assistant Dean for Community Service and Faculty Practice at the University of Utah College of Nursing. In October of 1986, she accepted the University's offer to be Director of Nursing for Medical/Surgical and Rehabilitation at the Health Sciences Center. Relentless in her pursuit of education and knowledge, Judy then pursued her doctoral degree. She earned her PhD in Health Service Administration in 1992 from the University of Utah. Yes! She was now DOCTOR Judy Kiernan!
Dr. Kiernan was presented the 1995 Administration Award by the Utah Nursing Association, an award given annually to an individual who demonstrates excellence in nursing service administration, including skills in management, decision making and dedication to continually improving the nursing profession. That was definitely Judy! After many years of tireless effort as nursing director and faculty member, Dr. Kiernan retired in 1996 to pursue a leisurely life that allowed her to travel, garden, ski, read, see independent films, and play tennis. Ever the social creature, she was the ultimate hostess throwing extravagant parties with gourmet meals. She wasn't totally able to leave her profession, however; when asked to help, Dr. Kiernan gladly returned to nursing when she joined Community Nursing Services as a patient care coordinator and worked with them and Summit Home Health Care for a number of years.
Dr. Judy Kiernan was not only accomplished, she was exceptionally funny with a sharp wit. She loved people and animals and had a very strong emotional bond with her own cats, dogs, and birds. She was generous with her time, her expertise, her opinions and her heart. She had a compassionate spirit, strong voice, and stronger personality. She was an advocate for women and women's issues and always up on the latest political concerns. She had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed a good debate. But ultimately Judy had love: love for others, love for animals, love for diversity and social justice, love for good food and travel, love for the right outfit and matching jewelry, and especially love for family.
Judy is survived by her brothers Thomas F. Kiernan, Hudson, FL; Vincent O. Kiernan, East Falmouth, MA; Steven L. Kiernan, Milton, MA and her sister, Susan Kiernan Farrell, Phoenix, AZ. She has 9 nephews and nieces who adore her and 8 great-nephews and great-nieces who will hear stories about their intelligent and wonderfully crazy Aunt JuJu for years to come. If you didn't know Judy Kiernan, you missed out.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
any ball
Dare has been into balls for a long time now. Any kind. Here are a few snapshots of this ever growing obsession.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
on the go
We have so much fun with this little boy of ours. He is full of it all the time. It is definitely a non stop action event every day in the baileyhood...sun up to sun down. He is our world though, and as tired as we are at the end of each day, we wouldn't want it any other way!
backyard camping
Sitting in the garage watching the storm roll in
slide with daddy and mama
taking just a little breather on top of the couch...why not?
always wanting 2 things out of moms purse: "lips" and "gums"
and at the end of the day, the boy is dirty...
and tired!
Friday, July 31, 2015
hurt bogey
Our sweet Bogey boy has a back injury. We are doing everything we know to nurse him back to health. Here he is looking so sad at the Vets. We've done x-rays, muscle relaxers, pain killers, Valium, steroids, and most recently energy work, herbal meds, acupressure, and acupuncture. Anything that may help, and not harm...we are game! We have to watch him closely and as much as we can intervene, carry him up and down the stairs, and put him on chairs. He has a new kennel in the front room that he has learned to like, but only when we are not home.
We are anxious for a full recovery soon!!
We love our Boges.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
weekend play
This past weekend it was so nice to just "BE". Lots of playtime, just the three of us.
"Basket hoops" with daddy after dinner, and then a little look in the pond to see if they could find Gordie. (our turtle)
Some "fire hat" time while playing with the trains
And, lots of splashes and jumps and making new friends at the pool!
Saturday, July 4, 2015
quiet fourth
We had a pretty low-key 4th of July weekend. We were supposed to go camping and boating in Flaming Gorge with the Wilde's and the Poll's, but Dare ended up getting pretty sick and was so lethargic and unexcited about life, food, water, and play, that we decided to just stay put for the weekend and let him rest and re-coop. Although I was super bummed about having to cancel, it was for the best, and he would have been miserable, and therefore we would have been as well! We did take him to the Centerville parade on he morning of the 4th. He did OK for awhile, and then he pretty much tapped out. Poor lil guy! Rosy red, hot cheeks, and a scratchy little voice in between coughs saying "mama I hot, lets go!"
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
reupholster...why not?
The chair on the left is the original upholstry that has been on these chairs for the past 5 years. I have enjoyed them until the past year. They just won't clean up nicely anymore, and no matter how much they were cleaned, professionally, and by hand, they still looked dingy. So, in an effort to save a few bucks, I thought I'd give them a new face with some new fabric. Worst case: they look horrible and I buy new ones (which I was about to do anyway). Luckily best case was my final result! I really like how they turned out, and I am pretty proud of my efforts, as I had NO idea what I was doing. I just did my usual: fake it til I make it! After I did the first one, and Ryan realized how much he liked the new, he had some sympathy for me and my cramping muscles, and he helped me do the second one! Round two was MUCH easier!
Final result! And, the beauty of it all is: it only cost me $25, so if I decide in a year or 2 or less, that I am tired of the look, I am not going to feel that bad about changing it up again!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
cabo at 50
We celebrated Ryan's 50th birthday basking in the Mexican sunshine! Cabo was the perfect escape for my "old man" as he turned the page into a new half century start! We had a great time at an all-inclusive, and have decided now since that is the way we celebrated my 30th, now his 50th, that we may as well choose another all-inclusive for next April when I celebrate number forty!!
Thanks for giving us a BIG reason to get away Ry! It was the perfect re-boot, and so nice to have that time away in such carefree style!
This is what we did every day. All day. As far as we are concerned, it's THE LIFE!
The back of the resort where the pools and some restaurants are faces the ocean.
The entry and front of the resort sits on the marina, the bay side.
AND...
While we were gone, our neighbors across the street, the Jackson Family took great care of Dare. They went camping, boating, fishing, and played and played. He was so well attended to, and so busy, I don't think he remembered that he actually lived across the street. We are so fortunate to have them as such close neighbors. He is at home there as much as he is at The Seifert's, and at his own home. We know how lucky we are to have such amazing people surrounding him, and genuinely loving him unconditionally. It made it so easy to leave and be at total peace, knowing that all is well with our little man!
He loves picking flowers for Je-fer (Jennifer)! It is the sweetest thing to watch him carry the flowers down the driveway, look both ways, cross the street, walk down their driveway, and knock on the backdoor to deliver his sweetness! Her heart melts every time, and so do ours as we sit on our front patio with front row seats, watching the interaction! He is such a tender hearted, sweet little boy!
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