We rounded out the strangest summer EVER with loads of pool time, playing outside (soccer, scooters, trampoline), homemade popsicles, games, and lots of yummy food. We also hit the local farmer’s market while Asher played some soccer with friends. Oh, how I love a farmer's market. We made the mistake of buying a gigantic honeydew first thing, then Corey was sweet enough to haul it all over the place while we shopped. Oops. Corey and I have still tried to get in some 'date nights' whether it's a bike ride, getting some take out, or a stroll around the botanical gardens...it's still a great time and I'm thankful for the break. The zoo finally opened (except for the indoor exhibits) and we loved getting back to see all the awesome animals. Beckett has taken to making things out of cardboard, most recently several large ships to float in the pool! Dawson learned to swim last year, but this summer, in lieu of lessons at the local pool (all cancelled anyway), Beckett stepped in as his instructor and taught him all of the strokes - and did a fantastic job! Dawson has officially gone from a fish to a well trained fish. Things on the Covid-19 front haven’t changed significantly except that we now have to wear masks when we’re outside doing anything at all. Bummer. BUT, we are hoping that all of our efforts pay off and that things will be closer to normal as soon as possible. It’s funny, but there are truly some great things that have come out of all the pandemic weirdness...and then some things we are missing desperately. We’re still loving family dinners, having everyone home together, Corey’s commute (nada), having a daily workout buddy (Corey, however, getting up at 5:30 am is still sometimes a struggle) and teaching the kids to cook a bit. Continued downsides- masks, cancellation of extra curricular sports, no social gatherings, restaurants, theaters, and museums are closed. We’re good though! And feeling so blessed through this nutso time. Next challenge: Online school, but we are ready to tackle that too!
Here are a few pics from our summer shenanigans....
