Poor dude

While this energetic dude may never get sick - he sure gets his fair share of bumps and bruises.  This face plant was earned after playing in the back of dads truck and launching himself over the edge. 

Impressive battle wounds.  

He had the Cherry Brook Primary school morning announcements just a few days away.  Here is the link as the rocked it.  Scars and all.

https://youtu.be/zPMCespEzFM

 

THIS is Mothers day!

Don't adjust your camera's - yes, THIS is Mothers day 2020.  No need to go outside until it melts.....

My love language - acts of service!  There is so much to love about this clothes line.  The biggest one is the helpers and creators.

Tada!  Power lines (Nick's rendition)

Meanwhile my mom and I got crafty COVID style and were pumped to have Kelly come chat with us too.

The baby girls were off staying at the Briggs while I finished the outdoor table (not getting their feathers in it)  Rebecca told me Charlie was practicing his best pre-pubescents Rooster crow.....  No!!

Shane offered to beat me at my favorite game

Champagne and fine china - yes please!

favorite!

Not where I am sleeping tonight but had to capture.  I would have nightmares of the anchors falling on my head.

 

Little celebrations

Chris was doing a little Mother's day prep as we scoped out a local distillery.  It was nice being on an adventure and in the car together

Amen

That afternoon we did a drive by car celebration for Carly Atkinson

She just graduated from UCONN!

 

First Neighborhood gathering

It made us so happy - an afternoon/evening of  neighbors.  Folks outside and 'gathering' to check in on each other.  

Happy bunch of kiddos right here with the whole neighborhood ground to cover.

A fire, spaced out chairs and the chance to feel a bit more normal

Its almost a challenge to capture how good and normal this all felt.

 

A Ride with the Canny's on Patty's birthday

A night with the Cannys riding bikes.  Felt like ET to me.

Love things like this in our neighborhood

 

More daily life

Teacher appreciation flowers that WE get to keep!

Sweet notes from Diane

Bring a chicken to school day.

Apparently its chilly out there.

Stage 2 - the garage stage.  Not my favorite.  Can you see my table and bench project?

How about this fun one?!  We bought a steam cleaner.  How long do you think their interest lasted.  5 minutes and than yes, it turned into a chore.

 

Oma Sue's Birthday

Oma Sue's birthday and its a beautiful day to sit on the deck and enjoy a Mexican meal!

But first a snake - NOT on Oma Sue's list of things she wants to deal with on her birthday.....

This is more like it

Cheers!

Is this the spicy one

Even Stormy gets the screen door 'heads up' at the Carlson house.  Life is pretty good!

Cake Gypsy for the birthday win!

So fortunate to be together on this special ladies birthday.  The one who shows up for these kids EVERY DAY!