Let the Summer fun begin!

I officially got my diploma sent to me in the mail from U Mary.  What a journey!  I'm smarter, older, and much more appreciative for the supportive family I have that helped me along the way.

The kids wrapped up their Online school year.  Emmy had a virtual graduation where she go to present a slide and talk about her "future plans."  We decided to sign the kids up for summer school to keep the online learning going now that we've all got the hang of it.  We aren't going to push assignments daily but thought some laid back learning when able would be of benefit given that they missed a few months of  "in person" school when the learning went online.  I'll be working from home too this summer and we won't have a nanny so this will keep us all busy.

 Alexis turned 2.  Emmy LOVES her so much and always goes to Grandmas when Lexi is there.  We really enjoy her spunky personality.  She asks for us all by name now and talks so much.

 Centennial sent me this in the mail.....and I cried.  Look at that beautiful girl.  Time just flew by.....she grew up fast and went through all the grades at Centennial.  Now she starts a new chapter at Horizon.

 We had a drive through good-bye at Centennial to say good-bye to the teachers.  Bobby reminded me that we normally have ice cream afterschool on the final day of class.  We made a trip to Dairy Queen but had to eat inside the care.  COVID has made our routines a bit different, but we still enjoy the memories.

Grandma Launa took Emmy shopping and she got some new cowgirl boots.  The kids have spent a lot of time at the ranch.  That has been the blessing of home school....more time together and more Ranch memories.

April and May in COVID times

 These past weeks have been an adjustment.  All schools went into lock-down mode as businesses were shut down and families were forced to shelter in place as COVID spread.  The US has never experience anything quite like it.  Heather had her surgery and we organized a parade to send her off with well wishes.  We did get some time outside with daily walks.  Emmy and I like to have a destination in mind and on one of our walks we headed to Orange Leaf for frozen yogurt as they were still serving patrons.

 I organized an indoor egg hunt for the kids.  We got "egged" by the Heinle family and returned the favor by organizing an easter egg hunt in their yard as well.  Emmy did the work on that and loved every minute of it.  She loves nothing more than to do thoughtful things for others.  The boys were hunting during all of this.  They go a couple times per week on their attempts at getting a turkey.  They love their hunting time and usually come back with some success (porcupines, squirrel, hedgehogs, etc).

Bobby made an archery target for a class recycling project