Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Christmas 2021 = Covid


The holiday season started off fine. We saw Santa at church - and told June after the picture that she did not have to hold Santa's hand if she didn'tt want to!. We were all still wearing masks in public spaces, showing vaccination cards before shows. All were vaccinated and I was even boosted. Then Dad and I went to a s mall fundraising event, and got breakthrough covid from our dear friend, Jenny, the week before Christmas. 

One by one everyone showed symptoms and tested positive - first Dad, then me, then you and June, then Carter. We tested a bunch, quaratined, slept, and most lost voices. You were determined to not get it - double masking and putting signs are your door that masks were required. Then you tested positive, and still wore masks. I asked why, and you said, "you didn't want to get more covid." Um, not possible.

I was very thankful we were all vaccinated and our symptoms were insanely mild. An extra nap, a runny noise, and scratchy throat for a couple days, that was about it. 

Because of covid, Christmas came early! No more fun times with a babysitter. Instead it was fun times with your new gifts - a record player and lots of little things.


Because of covid, we cancelled the ski trip to NC, and headed to the beach with the Piper-Osbournes. We all had covid anyway - so who cares!



You spent most of the time hanging with Glancy, Jenny, and Keri - and occasionally us. 
Merry covid Xmas!
 



Sunday, November 14, 2021

Fall Fun Times

Honeysuckle Farms with the Barwicks!


Fall festival
Craft Bastard Festival

 A week after this picture, we were at the mall after buying Xmas pic outfits eating lunch, Carter got upset and while I left you all to get drinks, you antagonized him for getting upset. He, in turn, took your bowl of spaghetti marinara and poured it on your head. He got in more trouble than you, but maybe you learned something from this experience  - unless you want more things poured on you. 

7th grade School Pic -


Saturday, October 16, 2021

Fall Break 2021: Oakland/Yosemite/San Francisco

 Although the trip started off dramatic with a canceled flight and unplanned hotel stay in Denver, we made it to Oakland a day late. 

Getting out luggage in Oakland - so excited!!!

Day 1: Oakland - Lake Merritt and Chinatown



Day 2: Yosemite- Mariposa Grove and Tunnel View




Day 3: Yosemite- Steam Train and Bass Lake











I dont think you mean't to look like Bernie Sanders, but you were cold. Actually most days, you were cold. 

Day 4: Yosemite: Washburn Point, Sentinel Dome, Valley View





Day 5: Off-roading in Sierra National Park

You had so much fun sitting in the front of the jeep!


Day 6: San Fran - Exploratorium



You were a big fan of Katie's waffles!

One of my favorite parts - we watched family documentaries most nights:

The Dawn Wall
Batkid Begins
On the Way to School
Supersize Me 2

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Year 4: KY Kingdom

 I always love this trip - and KY Kingdom. :)






Saturday, August 14, 2021

Tomato Fest 2021

 It's my favorite day of the year, and you spent most of weekend volunteering at the Pied Piper tent. 

You made some $ this summer, volunteering each Saturday at the Richland farmer's market and becoming a professional ice cream scooper!


Tuesday, August 10, 2021

1st Day of 7th Grade

 You are in middle school at a high school - good luck - I think you are really going to enjou MLK!

Also that jacket had become part of you!!



Riding with Lucie and Ferris!





Saturday, August 7, 2021

Summer 2021

 ot many pics with Audrey - but you spent the whole summer with her!

Highlights were - 

- Daytrip to Lost River Cave
- Memphis vist to see all the cousins and grandparents!
- Meeting other bridemaids at Audrey's Engagement party!

Family mask night!








Grandma/Grandpa Day - Civil Rights Museum

Last day of 6th grade!