This is has been an odd ending to the school year etc.. but we made it. The worldwide pandemic is still going strong and lots more counts daily of Corona Virus are being reported. SLC is still at a level orange, which mean no more than 20 people are allowed to get together. But the rest of the state is at a level yellow, which is 50 people. Lots of craziness going on worldwide.
There is a lot of racial violence going on too which has made the city start an 8pm curfew which was really bizarre.

Anyway there was a gorgeous sunset during a rainy sunset as we walked home in the rain. 

We have been doing lots of hikes and enjoying the outdoors. The mountains are so beautiful right now! They are so green and it feels so good to be in the fresh air. We have fun hiking and exploring in the canyon with Salty and cousins, friends etc.. 

We celebrated Mother's Day up at Rockport Reservoir. We packed a dinner, made a fire, fished in the river, and hung out all day. It was a terrific way to spend Mother's Day and it was just what we needed. I love this crew so much! 

The kids slept outside in tents one night and they had a blast!
We have been playing tennis, and being together during all of this quarantine time. The kids are doing well with Home school, but we are really ready to be done! 

We have been boating most Saturdays because it's the best way to spend a day! We go to Rockport, eat lunch , swim, fish, and take care of Salty on the boat. 

I have been hiking with friends and exploring these beautiful mountains. Danny fixed the railings with his welder and I was so happy. He is really good at so many things which I love! 

Over Memorial Day Weekend we went camping at Flaming Gorge. We spent 4 days there and it was terrific time! The weather was a little colder than we anticipated but we had a blast!
We went out in the boat every day, fished, swam, played, cliff jumped etc.. Taylor brought his bike and he went on a long bike ride every day. We hiked and saw some  incredibly beautiful scenery etc.. It was amazing! That canyon is fabulous! 

Even though the water was 58 degrees and the air was 59 the kids wanted to get into the water. They surfed, water skied , swam and and knee boarded. They are nuts! It was cold water!  We had the best weather on Monday it finally warmed up and the sun came out! 

Danny went fishing on his birthday at 5am to catch kokanee and he took Lizzie with him. They had a great day. They saw this great rainbow at the sunrise. 

Emily graduated from 8th grade!  It's tricky to graduate during a pandemic, with social distancing etc.. but we still had lots of fun celebrating her!  She is so smart, and kind and awesome!  We love her so much!  I am so proud of her and can't wait to see what she does in High School! 

Her friends had a couple of parties on the last day of school. We had one at night with food, games etc.. the girls are all so sweet and nice! 

We said goodbye to school this week! Lizzie finished 3rd grade and she did awesome! She loved her teacher Ms. Laplante
Isaac graduated from 6th grade and he has great grades! He worked hard during home school and kept up on all his assignments etc.. so well. And Emily is all done at Clayton!  I can't believe we are going to have 2 kids in high school! She had a great experience at Clayton and she is excited to move on to high school. We love her so much and we are really proud of her!  

We celebrated Danny's birthday with a night on the lake, a family dinner with parents and Katie, and a delicious fruit tart. We got Danny some fishing gear for the boat and he loved it! Happy Birthday Danny! We LOVE you so much!  

We have been swimming at Uncle Lynn's amazing pool with Katie and her boys, and spending lots of time outdoors! 

While all the boys went on the Motorcycle trip we had a fun weekend with the cousins. WE had a sleepover, played games, watched both "Little Women" movies, braided hair, swam etc... Lot son fun and the boys had a good trip to Beaver Mountain on their campout. 

Taylor had a midweek mountain bike race at Park City this week.  He raced great and had a good ride. 

Here is a pic of how home school looks many days at our house. All the kids in one room all on their laptops and getting their school done. Way to go kids!  

Emily's last day at Clayton! She picked up her stuff from her locker, and then took a few selfies at the school. I am sad that she had to end her schooling early at Clayton and no graduation etc... She has loved school there! 

The other night there was a rare Super Flower Moon. There won't be another supermoon until April 2021 so we decided to do night hike and see the moon. The Sunset was incredible and SO gorgeous! We hiked up on the Shoreline trail and had an adventurous night!
We left to hike at 7:30 and the sun set at 8:30, but the moon didn't come out for 80 minutes. Unfortunately it was a cold night and really windy on the peak so it was uncomfortable waiting for the moon. But we cuddled together and finally at 10:25 the big, full supermoon crested over the mountain and it was amazing! We didn't even need flashlights as we hiked down, the moon light was so bright!  We all had a blast, and it was a memorable, cold night that we won't forget, plus we took some awesome pics. 

We walk or bike to Laird Park a lot and Lizzie loves to climb these trees. Salty lays in the shade and we all just hangout. 

Mother's Day Weekend I met Ali Crockett and we hiked up near Red Butte Canyon. It was a beautiful morning and we had a blast! 

May is here

We picked up the kids books, art stuff, gym clothes etc.. from the schools this week. It was SO sad. We all miss schools, teachers, friends, administration so very much!  Lizzie's teacher Ms. Laplante did this to her art folder, which was clever. 

We swam again at the Randall's pool. It is So nice there and they are so kind! 

One day there were 4 gigantic jets that flew over the whole state of Utah as a Thanks for all the medical staff for all their work on the Coroncavirus. We all went outside to see the jets. 

One Sunday after home church we went up Millcreek to do some mountain biking. The kids all had a blast! I am really bad at MTB and I had a fall right at the end of the trail. I am such a dork! 

One Saturday while Taylor was a work we went boating and fishing at Rockport. The day quickly turned stormy and rainy,  and we all got extremely wet, but it was a fun adventure! The kids got in the lake with Salty and swam around while Danny and I sat under the sun shade to get out of the rain.
Taylor had been working 40 or more hours a week at his job at "Guthries" it is such a great job for him!!!
He loves working there and it keeps him very busy, plus he makes money! 

Keeping the kids busy with yard work, painting and staining the pergola, planting plants, and doing Zoom calls with their classes and with extended family. This new way of life is very different but surprisingly we have all adjusted. 

The girls decided they want to sell all of their American Girl Dolls and gear. It makes me SO sad, but I guess they are done with it. 

Lizzie and Isaac have been biking a little bit around the neighborhood with their friends and then they sit in the yard and eat popsicles. 

I was really emotional about Isaac being all done at Uintah! He and Lizzie are good buddies and they have walked or biked to school together for 4 years! They will not be at school together again until Isaac is a Sr in high school. All my kids are growing up too fast! Love this picture and we LOVE our Schools! 

Uintah had an amazing teacher parade! All the teachers and staff decorated their cars and drove through the neighborhoods!  It was SO fun and the kids loved seeing everyone! Lizz'es teacher rode by on the back of her husbands motorcycle! She thought it was so Cool! 

Isaac's art work from 6th grade art class!