Saturday, May 9, 2020

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! 

More April stay at home pics

We loved seeing the baby animals at the Cross E Ranch! 

Lots of spring blossoms, and sunny days this month. We have been biking a lot , hiking, and spending many hours outside. It's nice to get school done in the morning and then go outside all afternoon, evening. 



Happy Easter! We snapped a quick pic. 

Lucky to swim at the Randall's house one afternoon. The kids had a blast!!



We rode bikes at the bike park, on 9th south. Emily had a bad wipeout and had to get stitches on her elbow. Instead of going to the Dr. Danny cleaned her up and got her all healing. He was puling gravel out of her chin with tweezers. Poor girl ! 

We spent another day in the west desert and all came home dirty and happy! 

So many funny memes and hilarious things on the internet about Covid 19! Donald Trump is an idiot and was telling Dr's that you could put disinfectant inside your body! 


We had a "Social distanced" Birthday dinner for Kerstin Bean's 40th Birthday! It was really great to see friends and catch up! 

We hiked Ensign Peak one day and saw the gorgeous view of the city! 


We have really enjoyed having church at home! The kids all help doing music, lessons, prayers etc.. It's different but nice to stay home. 


We Met Monica and her girls at the Cross E Ranch to see all the baby animals. You drive through to see all the different baby animals. It was a fun outing and everyone loved it! 

The kids got dressed up for home church on Easter and we had fun playing new games on Easter. We had a nice relaxing day at home. 

We went to the Utah State Capitol a couple times to see the beautiful Cherry tree blossoms! It's such  a gorgeous time! 





Cute Lizzie on Easter Sunday! 

A few more pics from the day in the desert. What fun memories!
Taylor had his hammock rip right down the middle, it was hilarious. 


We have continued our weekly gelato runs. And we now take Salty with us everywhere!