Ashton is 7!

Ashy hates having his photo taken so I bribed him to snap a few quick pics (he still wasn't happy about it).  At 7 Ashy loves to read, play video games, watch TV, play with his sister (that's really the only person he can play with lol).  He is very happy to go to Bloom with me to see other kids and run around.  He also enjoys Legos, Magnatiles and all things Pokemon.  He does fairly well with online learning now, but definitely does not prefer it and can't wait to go back in person.  

For his birthday we had a few small get togethers with friends and then celebrated with just the four of us with McDonalds (his dinner choice), ice cream cake, a pinata, and a movie night.

He is such a sweet and sensitive guy! He does all things in his own (slow) time, but helps our family slow down down and live in the moment.  Happy Birthday Handsome!

Covid Update

Well its been a rough few months in the Covid department.  Numbers are worst than ever.  Thankfully our family of four has stayed healthy, but we have now known many people who have unfortunately had the Coronoa virus.  I first learned that two people at my work had it.  We had to close our school for two weeks.  All staff members were tested.  It was very difficult to find a place who would test me quickly (with no symptoms) and then the wait for the results was extremely stressful and anxiety producing.  It definitely made we realize what a domino effect this virus can have.  I was so stressed about the people we had been in contact with and having to tell them I may have infected them.

Shortly after that I found out that both of Kristin's parents had it, followed by my step Dad and a few other acquaintances. 

We have really buckled down and aren't seeing friends or family unless we are all outside and wearing masks.  We haven't been to a restaurant or played on park equipment since March.  

The vaccine came out at the end of December which was a huge relief.  It is not being distributed nearly as quickly as they had hoped, but we are staying positive.  We are happy for our nurse friends and family that have already received their first dose.

There is talked about reopening schools in Edmonds for K-2 in February, but no final decision yet.  The kids are surviving online learning but it is a struggle.

We are hopeful as we look to 2021. 

 

Covid Christmas

Not seeing any family or friends over the holiday was very emotional and difficult. The kids were especially sad not to see their cousins. It was also hard not doing our usual Christmas activities. But when Christmas Day arrived we made the very most of it. It was magical and joyful. We had a great day filled with yummy food (Jon cooked this year), lots of gifts (hoverboards being  a favorite), lots of time in pajamas and many zooms. 

Holiday Fun

Christmas Tree

Thanksgiving and Jons 40th!

“School” photos