Tuesday, July 6, 2021

May 2020

Fortunately for us, Covid worries begin to settle down in Wyoming in May.  Numbers were low, so we felt comfortable having some gatherings with family. It was so hard to know what risks to take and I know how very lucky we are.


Branding


The pigs getting to know the beef.

I found a huge elk shed while walking up Windy Ridge early one morning.


We brought a new kitten into our house towards the end of May.  His name is Oscar.  The kids absolutely adore him and its been fun to have a distraction.






He wasn't so sure about Joe's goatee!


We celebrated Maya's Birthday - she turned 11!





We also celebrated Jacob's Birthday!  He turned 7!




Jacob wanted a surprise party, so that's what he got!  I couldn't get the video to load, so this screenshot will have to do! He was definitely surprised!


Jacob and Papa Don at the surprise party!



My Mom & Dad came to visit to help celebrate the kids' birthdays!




My picture was in the paper and Jacob made me this card with the cutout!  Such a sweet boy

This made me giggle - our highschools were actually able to hold graduation on the football field

Kids getting some SPRINKLER time in!


April 2020

As the Covid quarantine continued, so did the beginnings of homeschool and some boredom.  We tried to make the most of it.

Buzz Lightyear waiting patiently for his eggs to dye.


Done!


Getting set to booby trap the Easter bunny

Jacob left the Easter Bunny quite the spread!

Maya putting the finishing touches on all of the bunny cakes...since the ranch family all ate separately from each other, we made one for each gathering.

Happy Easter!

We did get together outside for an Easter Egg hunt and brush burning!



Jacob had a lemonade stand!


All of the kids got bedroom makeovers!

Jacob went with a Space theme

Gabi went with a Black & White theme

Maya's in its early stages

Quarantine haircut!  Joe got one too!

Joe worked from home for about 6 weeks.  He didn't like it very much!  haha!  Maya made him the sign for his door.


Our show of support for the healthcare workers

Hudson LOVED having us home and made our recess adventures more fun!



Highway cleanup...we did the entire length of UFC along with some neighbors!



Making masks for a 4H community service project

Their new sheep!