Loralei is 9!

 When your birthday hits during a global pandemic we have to get creative. So we went BIG!  We had drive-by birthday greetings from Bristol and Rylan and of course our BFF Lyla and her family. 

Happy Birthday to my baby with THE biggest heart. She is more aware of the world around her than I'd like, but she is also wise beyond her years. She still loves her animals, her family, and her friends with her WHOLE heart. Loralei you made me a mommy and I love you more than you will ever know. We love you baby girl, Mommy and Daddy! 

Kid Mimosa's and her new (to her) computer

It's the end of the world?

 Not really. There is a major global pandemic out there. It is called COVID-19. It is a superbug that can make some people very sick. Millions of people have had the virus and sadly many have died. So with all the worry around the virus, our schools, workplaces, and the entire world are shut down. We are ALL home together. Groceries are delivered, no going out and if you have to you MUST wear a mask.

 How long will this last? We don't know, but we are together we are healthy and we are going to make the most of this family time. 

So much fun with sidewalk chalk!

Zoom School is in session

Lots and lots of porch sits and snuggles

Loralei made us a movie theatre

At-home workouts

St. Patrick's Day 2020!

 Our second favorite family holiday is St. Patricks Day. This year even with the talk of a pandemic and a global shut down we were able to squeak in the County Sumner Festival with our good friends the Burgbachers. 

Mommy and Daddy even squeezed in a date night to McNamera's with Katie and Andy. 

Spring Break.....and a pandemic

 It is spring break so we decided to take a trip to Ft. Walton to see Uncle Lee and Aunt Bianca. There is also this wild talk about a looming pandemic and the world shutting down so we had the beach ALL to ourselves. 

Cora, age 5 quiz

CHILD INTERVIEW: Cora, age 5 (this year was much more interesting) 

What's your name?
Cora

How old are you?
5

What’s your favorite color?
Blue, yellow,
Purple

What’s your favorite food?
Strawberries and chocolate

Who is your best friend?
Jackson, Theo, and Arayiah

What is your favorite song?
JoJo

What‘s your favorite show?
JoJo

What’s your favorite animal?
Doggy

What are you scared of?
Monsters

What makes you happy?
JoJo

Where is your favorite place to go?
Torino’s

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Dancer

What does love mean?
You hug your mommy and daddy

Cora is 5!!!

 My baby is 5! I don't know how or where the past 5 years went, but I do know what they mean when they say the days are long, but the years are short. Cora, you are a precocious, loving, free spirit. Our lives would be a bore without you. Keep smiling, snuggling, and giving each task you take on your full effort. We love you, mommy and daddy.