What an unusual April we've experienced. School has officially moved to online learning for the rest of the school year. IRS and states moved the filing deadline back to July 15th, so I'm working from home but loving it. I only work about 35 hours a week, and am spending so much time with my family. It's fantastic! Ryan and the girls have been sheltering at home since March 13th, and I joined in on April 3rd. I run to the office once a week to switch out files, and I go to the chiropractor every other week. Ryan occasionally goes to the grocery store, CVS, or to pick up take out for us. We're pretty much just hanging out at home though which reminds me how grateful I am for our home. Here are a few pictures of the things we've been doing.
School work is still continuing though it's all virtual now. Mrs. Rodriguez assigned an art project that was simply to create something. That's it. Talk about being creative! Lily made this beautiful sidewalk chalk drawing of the Stonehaven crest.
Mia made a Great Pyramid of Stuffed Animals in her room! She measured it too to let Mrs. Rodriguez know it is 4 feet tall, 6 feet wide, and 2 feet deep. This took some effort to corral all of her animals!
Mia also had an egg drop science project. She made a bubble wrap suit for the egg, and it successfully withstood being dropped at 6, 12, 18 and 24 inches. It didn't make it from the 60 inch mark though.
I think our unending presence has finally worn out Decker.
The girls have still been getting creative!
And we've still been cooking up a (delicious) storm.
Ryan made homemade farfalle that we paired with blackened chicken.
I've been meaning to try this Strawberry Biscuit with Prosciutto and Pecorino Romano cheese for about a year. Finally made it and OH MY GOODNESS it was so good.
Decker's attempt at puppy dog eyes so I'd share the fabulous ribs Ryan made. Not a chance.
The weather has been amazing this whole month. We've gone on so many walks and been outside more than I ever remember. We put up the big screen and watched A League of Their Own one evening. Now the girls know why "there's no crying in baseball!"
Kona Ice did a fundraiser one day to raise money to support the family of fallen Smyrna police officer. Not only do we love Kona Ice, but we wanted to support this family as well. The plan was for the truck to drive the whole neighborhood. We played outside for over 3 hours and had a blast, but the truck never came. He ended up changing plans and parking outside his house, so we walked over there instead. It was a fantastic treat, and we got to donate to help a local family.
We all went for a drive one afternoon and stopped by where they've recently broken ground on the new school property. It's supposed to be finished before school starts back in August; we hope so! We spent a little time praying over this property and for much good for God's kingdom to come from it. This is so exciting for Stonehaven!
We've all four been playing catch in the front yard the last few days. It's been a lot of fun.
Even Decker gets in on some of the fun!
Of course, sometimes we just have fun laying around too.
My little family is made up of my favorite people. I sure do love them. I know these are such weird days for everyone, and I know not everyone has a loving, wonderful family to be home with. I am so incredibly thankful for these blessings in my life.
