Monday, May 11, 2020
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Weekend Wrap-Up: Happy Mother’s Day Edition!
Happy Mother’s Day!
We had a lovely day, even though it was a bit cold and windy outside. More on that later.
Today Chris made me Eggs Benedict, and we got to see both Boom and Gramma, though briefly.
By about 2pm we were going a bit stir crazy so we decided to go on a Mississippi River road trip...we made it to Prescott, WI and Redwing, MN. And drove through lots of farm land inbetween.
Tonight we ordered Indian food and watched a few episodes of Master Chef Jr.
All in all, it was a great day.
Have a great week!
We had a lovely day, even though it was a bit cold and windy outside. More on that later.
First up, pics from yesterday: it was bright and sunny and we enjoyed time outside. We had movie night last night (Freaky Friday- a good mother/daughter flick...ha!) and Luna has no social boundaries.
Today Chris made me Eggs Benedict, and we got to see both Boom and Gramma, though briefly.
By about 2pm we were going a bit stir crazy so we decided to go on a Mississippi River road trip...we made it to Prescott, WI and Redwing, MN. And drove through lots of farm land inbetween.
Tonight we ordered Indian food and watched a few episodes of Master Chef Jr.
All in all, it was a great day.
I’ll leave you with this! We love our crazy boxer.
Have a great week!
Friday, May 8, 2020
A Picture Update
Well, we finished week 5 of distance learning/teaching/working and it felt HARD. The girls (mainly Maya) are fighting doing their school work and/or doing it well, and Chris and I are both busy and it just is what it is. So...4 more weeks to go.
Here are some highlights from the week:
1) So much biking
2) Making Ice Cream Bread- a recipe we got from Great Aunt Mary!
3) I finished a puzzle!
4) Dinner in the little house
5) More biking. Always biking.
6) Basketball through the window
7) Maya lost a tooth!
8) Luna loves the sun
9) Shadow exercise
10) My favorite tree FINALLY bloomed! It smells so good and is just GORGEOUS.
Have a great Mother's Day Weekend!
Here are some highlights from the week:
1) So much biking
2) Making Ice Cream Bread- a recipe we got from Great Aunt Mary!
3) I finished a puzzle!
4) Dinner in the little house
5) More biking. Always biking.
6) Basketball through the window
7) Maya lost a tooth!
8) Luna loves the sun
9) Shadow exercise
10) My favorite tree FINALLY bloomed! It smells so good and is just GORGEOUS.
Have a great Mother's Day Weekend!
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Scavenger Hunt 2020
So this week my work sponsored a scavenger hunt for staff to help with self care, morale, and to just provide us an opportunity to connect and have fun.
My team of 5 ended up with me and 4 of my closest coworkers, though it was sort of randomly selected. It was fate. WE ROCKED IT.
Just thought I'd document my fun in case it makes anyone else out there smile a bit.
Here are some samplings of the tasks we had to accomplish the past 3 days:
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| Book Club (this book is FAB) Find a video (like the kind that rewinds) Picture of a contradiction (I love laundry) YMCA(I was the A, obviously) |
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| CVA gear Create a pyramid Wear a tie |
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| Recreate a statue (I went back into the archives for this one) |
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| Recreate a historical moment (MTM!) |
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| Rockstars! |
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| And my fave: dress like celebrities! (If you haven't seen Tiger King, here's a snapshot of the crazy) |
Just thought I'd document my fun in case it makes anyone else out there smile a bit.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Timehop Tuesday
Well, a year ago I bought a t-shirt to wear to a gigantic P!nk concert with thousands of people. Hard to imagine a year later it would be used for a face mask...
And then we have me and Maya:
And Cal:
And this crazy doggy...though she has definitely gotten much better!
And then we have me and Maya:
And Cal:
And this crazy doggy...though she has definitely gotten much better!
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Weekend Wrap-up
The weather this weekend was so beautifully perfect. We spent a lot of time outside soaking it all up!
On Saturday morning I started a new puzzle and Luna and I did a sprint workout. The girls played in the front yard while Chris did yard work.
Then we met G-ma, Pa, Auntie Cat, Uncle Dan, Auntie Hanna and Mitchell near our house for outdoor family time. Maya was SO EXCITED to show off her new biking skills. Auntie Cat set up an obstacle course and the girls had fun loving up Shambles and watching Mitchell sleep. Cat and I even wore our Auntie shirts, totally unintenionally!
Then later Maya started helping Chris get rid of stuff with an overgrown part of our backyard that we are hoping to turn into a garden.
This morning we met Boom, Auntie Yoda, Uncle Craigles, Lucy, and Mila at a park for more family time. The girls had fun kicking the ball with Boom, playing frisbee golf, and we even saw the lock and dam by the river.
We spent more time outside and I'm excited to report that my absolute favorite tree in our front yard is going to be blooming so soon! The buds have started.
I'll leave you with these freckle faces!
On Saturday morning I started a new puzzle and Luna and I did a sprint workout. The girls played in the front yard while Chris did yard work.
Then we met G-ma, Pa, Auntie Cat, Uncle Dan, Auntie Hanna and Mitchell near our house for outdoor family time. Maya was SO EXCITED to show off her new biking skills. Auntie Cat set up an obstacle course and the girls had fun loving up Shambles and watching Mitchell sleep. Cat and I even wore our Auntie shirts, totally unintenionally!
Then later Maya started helping Chris get rid of stuff with an overgrown part of our backyard that we are hoping to turn into a garden.
This morning we met Boom, Auntie Yoda, Uncle Craigles, Lucy, and Mila at a park for more family time. The girls had fun kicking the ball with Boom, playing frisbee golf, and we even saw the lock and dam by the river.
We spent more time outside and I'm excited to report that my absolute favorite tree in our front yard is going to be blooming so soon! The buds have started.
I'll leave you with these freckle faces!
Friday, May 1, 2020
A Picture Update
It is hard to believe that it is May. We spent half of March and all of April at home (basically). The week between my birthday and May 1st has been a hard one for 5 years now, and I'm just glad that it is over. Because I knew it was going to be hard, I spent extra time looking for sun rays. In fact, a morning sunray picture is the only one I took on Monday.
On Tuesday the girls were already at each others' throats, pants appeared options (at least inside) and scootering in PJs was acceptable. It was rainy most of the day but we got out after the rain to scooter through puddles, which was exciting. Check out the video at the end for some of the action.
On Wednesday afternoon G-ma delivered a stash of homemade masks, with awesome fabric on the outside and our former t-shirts on the inside. Lynx t-shirts made the masks extra meaningful! It is a weird world to think of wearing masks becoming normal...
On Wednesday evening, despite putting up a big stink, Maya figured out how to ride her bike with no training wheels!!! Again, see the video at the end for evidence and her proud little face. Callie made her a little sign for when she woke up the next morning.
Thursday was the 5th anniversary of my dad's death. It was a gorgeous and sunny day. I took a walk early in the morning, and then later parked my car at church and ran to the cemetery. Then I went and met my mom for a long walk and picnic (G-ma made us matching masks!). Needless to say, I got 20,000 steps in yesterday.
Then later I picked up some of Bops' favorite things. I drank an afternoon Diet Coke, we enjoyed corn-on-the-cob and Dots, and I enjoyed beautiful bouquets of flowers.
I also channeled "Tropical Lee' with a yummy margarita. That evening we did more biking outside and soaking in the sunrays.
Today has been quiet. I have listened to podcasts and done my puzzle. The girls have played on their iPads, the Switch, and with the toys in their rooms. We played outside (and Maya hydrated with a giant cup she found from the hospital stay when she was born!). And then Chris took Cal to hit golf balls while Maya made me a very beautiful cheese plate!
I’ll admit that as a raging introvert, I don't mind all this staying home too much. The days go surprisingly quickly.
But I REALLY REALLY REALLY miss seeing our families and giving hugs and holding our two sweet M&M babies and squeezing my crazy little Lucy. I know that we are doing what is best and staying safe. And maybe as more time goes on we'll be able to open up our bubble a little bit. But who knows. I'm extremely grateful for being able to work from home, for Chris being able to work from home, for being able to support the girls with school, and for everyone staying healthy. I know that is not the case for so many.
Anyway, enough of my quarantine rambling.Click here for some fun action videos from the week!
I'll leave you with this. It is something I saw yesterday that resonates with me, not only in terms of what we are all going through now, but with the grief process as well.
Hope you all have a safe and healthy weekend!
On Tuesday the girls were already at each others' throats, pants appeared options (at least inside) and scootering in PJs was acceptable. It was rainy most of the day but we got out after the rain to scooter through puddles, which was exciting. Check out the video at the end for some of the action.
On Wednesday afternoon G-ma delivered a stash of homemade masks, with awesome fabric on the outside and our former t-shirts on the inside. Lynx t-shirts made the masks extra meaningful! It is a weird world to think of wearing masks becoming normal...
On Wednesday evening, despite putting up a big stink, Maya figured out how to ride her bike with no training wheels!!! Again, see the video at the end for evidence and her proud little face. Callie made her a little sign for when she woke up the next morning.
Thursday was the 5th anniversary of my dad's death. It was a gorgeous and sunny day. I took a walk early in the morning, and then later parked my car at church and ran to the cemetery. Then I went and met my mom for a long walk and picnic (G-ma made us matching masks!). Needless to say, I got 20,000 steps in yesterday.
Then later I picked up some of Bops' favorite things. I drank an afternoon Diet Coke, we enjoyed corn-on-the-cob and Dots, and I enjoyed beautiful bouquets of flowers.
I also channeled "Tropical Lee' with a yummy margarita. That evening we did more biking outside and soaking in the sunrays.
Today has been quiet. I have listened to podcasts and done my puzzle. The girls have played on their iPads, the Switch, and with the toys in their rooms. We played outside (and Maya hydrated with a giant cup she found from the hospital stay when she was born!). And then Chris took Cal to hit golf balls while Maya made me a very beautiful cheese plate!
I’ll admit that as a raging introvert, I don't mind all this staying home too much. The days go surprisingly quickly.
But I REALLY REALLY REALLY miss seeing our families and giving hugs and holding our two sweet M&M babies and squeezing my crazy little Lucy. I know that we are doing what is best and staying safe. And maybe as more time goes on we'll be able to open up our bubble a little bit. But who knows. I'm extremely grateful for being able to work from home, for Chris being able to work from home, for being able to support the girls with school, and for everyone staying healthy. I know that is not the case for so many.
Anyway, enough of my quarantine rambling.
I'll leave you with this. It is something I saw yesterday that resonates with me, not only in terms of what we are all going through now, but with the grief process as well.
Hope you all have a safe and healthy weekend!
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