Thursday, November 26, 2020

COVID adventures

We are continuing to find fun and safe ways to do the things we love during COVID. 
Best way to enjoy Devil's Lake? Go on a rainy Monday! 


Claire and Jack came with us and about 15 minutes into our hike - the rain started... thankfully it was warm out - so the rain really didn't bother us too much! Waterfalls on both sides of the stairs! 



These kids did awesome! pretty tough terrain - but no complaints, only smiles! 

After lunch the rain stopped and we dried out on the second half of the hike. 


The sun even popped out for a few minutes while the kids swam! 


The boys and I did a lot of bike riding - looking for new parks in McFarland to explore. 


First COVID haircut 


They both did great - this photo cracks me up! 


Baking together - or eating dough together, depending how you look at it. 


After a few weeks of virtual learning both boys got to go back to school part time! 
They were pretty excited (even with the self inflicted shiner James got the night before). 


More park exploring - this time with Anna too! 


No fear of heights here! 


Patrick got some quality time on the water this summer too - friends that enjoy skiing at dawn - no boat traffic = water like glass! 


Anna often packs a bag and tells us she is "off to the cottage" :) 


Building towers, playing dress up - lots of big girl toys! 

The guys are really being creative with building legos too - lots of imagination! 


There are definitely days when we all need space - but its moments like this that I know I will miss when we come out of COVID --- they really just want to be as close as possible! 


And my awesome neighbors --- constantly helping each other and building each other up - so grateful for others to remind me that, "it's fine, I'm fine, everything is fine!" 

 

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Anna's birthday

 We celebrated our little lady to end the summer and despite the lack of a big party - I think she felt all of the love! 


A mini cake for our mini gal! 


A new kitchen made by Grammy and Buppa! 


She loves cooking and baking cookies! 


Fancy girl cooking in heels!
 

Grateful we were able to celebrate our August birthdays together at the Conlons. 
Outside parties in August are perfect! 


This picture is pure joy - chocolate mustache and play picnic! 


Emmy and Anna - excited to watch these two grow up together :) 


Aunt Lisa made this terrific cake to celebrate the Swenson summer birthdays! 


So sweet! 


Anna is certainly a fan of sugar! 


More picnic play with Isaac - look at that blond hair! 


Two is pretty great!