Family & Friends Weekend

This weekend we were taking time for our loved ones and friends, without actually seeing them of course. I could see that the kids were starting to miss the people that they see on a regular basis. I decided that we would do our best to FaceTime those we loved and missed. We even saw a few people from a distance outside today. We had a TON of outdoor time, which I must say felt the very best. I love this connecting that I am seeing just in our family, so I know it must be happening with others as well! Maybe something we can take away from this whole thing is to reflect on how disconnected we have been organically from one another. What was really wonderful is we saw a lot of people out taking advantage of the sunshine while keeping their distance! Side note: the paths are clear, get your bikes and scooters out kids!

The boys and I started a family tree in our dining room, I didn't expect it to take so long, but making it may take all week (my Mom had 13 siblings and my Dad 5) so that makes sense. You can tell by the looks of my tree that I am a professional artist ;). We made some friendship cookies and they decorated and named them. AND the at-home craft that made me the HERO of the household was the target practice (with a tube in a box and balls on top, shown in photos) and bringing out the nerf guns. I had had the nerf guns put away after being shot in the eye last year, but they boys actually were listening and really well and enjoying themselves, and they played with it forever!! My friend Tami Kappel informed us today on our FaceTime chat with her boys is that GoNoodle has an app. So today the boys got their noodle on in the living room (Gus got some crazy air). Stay safe everyone, lots of love! ​