May 2020

Since the world was still shut down in May we had lots of fun together at home.

The kids missed out on field day this year at school so they created their own in the backyard!

The neighbor down the street is a DJ and decided that he will have a dance party every weekend for the neighborhood.  It's fun for everyone to get together and mingle while everything is still shut down.

William surprised us at Family Night by playing the guitar for us!

For a little bit we had ward meetings (with a few talks and a musical number via zoom) and then we would partake of the sacrament at home.  

I completed a really hard puzzle (Rich helped with about 20 pieces out 1000)

We played some games together for Star Wars Day (May the 4th)

I finally sewed a mask so I could go to Costco (they are required now).

 

We did some more volunteer work at the orchard.

 

Coronavirus couldn't stop our annual water balloon fight from taking place!

This was as good as it got for our Mother's Day picture.

We worked on some fun crafts.

Henry made us a giant cookie.

Lydia helped me deliver water balloons to all the ward primary children.

And then we had a water balloon fight!

Lydia started learning to ride her bike with training wheels.

When we went to volunteer at the Orchard they let us help with the chickens!

Rich and I celebrated our 17th anniversary at Bob's Ranch House.

End of the year awards ceremonies were held virtually.

Henry's teacher, Ms. Dorbeck, is the best!  She stopped by with a treat for Henry.

We helped out with onions at the Orchard.  It was a stinky task!

They let us take some onions home with us.  James thought it was a good idea to eat one raw!

We gave a little end of the year gift to Mrs. Marjie and Ms. Dorbeck.

The pandemic couldn't stop the annual start-of-summer party held by the Fitzgibbons.  We had a great time even though we were only allotted a small time to come over.

We had a great time exploring the fossil beds near our home!

Lydia hosted a tea party!  She planned out all the details and the boys were all good sports to join her.

I went shoppping for the first time with a mask on. Hopefully this is short lived.

Alex's 11th birthday

Another quarantine birthday.  I think that Alex had a fun day.  He was able to go on a long bike ride with his buddy, Brycen.  

He got all sorts of fun gifts.

He got to plan the menu which included pizza, rootbeer, and fruit salad... and, his favorite, double chocolate banana cake.

We are sure glad Alexander is in our family!

ONE-ONE

Happy 11th birthday, Alexander!  I can't believe how big you are getting.  This should have been your last week of elementary school--with all the fun that entails.  You love school so much and are bummed to be missing this time.  Next year will be the first in middle school and I know that you will retain your love for learning.  I love that you are always up for a craft or activity or adventure.  And you are always coming up with games of your own invention.  I love you and hope you have a fantastic birthday!

What is your favorite...
color? purple
food?  homemade pizza
game? Minecraft and bullcrap
toy?  legos
show? Star Wars
animal?  raccoon
book? A Tale of Light and Shadow
song? Cantina Band (Star Wars)
What do you like to do?  play on the piano
Who is your best friend?  Brycen
What do you want to be when you grow up? a person
Do you have a girlfriend?  no

I am - a person that needs a haircut

I am afraid of - snakes

I like - snakes

I like to eat - grapes

I don't like - that school is cancelled (because of coronavirus)

I know - that I like to read

I want to be - happy

I like to watch - Star Wars

My hero is- mom and dad

I cry when - people hurt me

I'm happy when - good stuff happens

Mom gets mad when - we don't do what she says

Mom is happy when - we do what she says

I can't wait for - summer
Something Mom says to me - "hello"

Something Dad says to me - "hello"

My favorite place to go is - grandma's house

My Mom makes me laugh by - tickling me

My Dad makes me laugh by - tickling me

I know my mom loves me because - she makes delicious food for us

I know my dad loves me because - he helps me