March 2020

 We love the sweet babies in the family.  Here is Josie with the twins.

 Nana found these fun pictures of a fancy dinner Brooke, Ben, and Bridget put on for parents. 

 Even with entertainment.  For sure 5 stars.

Rachel was selected for Farmington City's Youth Council.  We're so proud she will be able to have this opportunity!

Ian advanced to the history fair with his friend Dallin Lether.  Two cute boys surrounded by a sea of girls.  They probably didn't mind too much.

Josie's hair after being the Young Kangaroo.

Seussical had two performances!  We also got a school assembly and lots of fun pictures.  We were shut down on the 2nd day of performances for the 1st cast...

Then we entered the twilight zone.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) started shutting down businesses, schools, and government operations.  We had to stay close to home and not interact with people outside of our household.  It felt temporary at the time but has stretched out until August with school changes scheduled until after Winter Break.  It is an adventure for sure, but we're grateful we have been able to stay healthy and together.

School went online.  So many celebrities and artists put their work and tutorials online.  The kids are having an art lesson from one of Sandy's friends.  Screen time went way out the window as we had to adjust to having so much of our lives through technology.

 We did get out on walks and hikes as much as we could though!

 One of Andy's art projects.

 Lucky the Leprechaun struck for the little on St. Patrick's Day.

 The kids were really good to play together outside whenever we had good weather.

 To add to the "fun" of quarantine we put braces on Ian the first week of everything being cancelled.

When we went for device pick up at the school we snuck onstage to make sure that the Seussical set and props were doing okay.  Ian found his gavel.

 Our teachers and staff had a little parade so the kids could see them in person. 

 Pictures and emails were a big way we had Andy's teacher see his work.

 Justin got awesome packages like this (it's a steel mace for working out).

 Andy did some Lego challenges to pass the time inside.

 Billboards made Bridget cry.

 Some picture reenactments were done.

 More "school" at home.

 Andy read his first chapter book by himself.

Justin's life did not really change.  The Capitol closed for visitors but he was busy, busy, busy to get ready and through the primary election in June.  While we lived in our pjs he was interviewed a ton.

Shelves were cleared as people panicked.  The things that were first to go were toilet paper, cleaning supplies, flour, bottled water, and rice.  It was really strange shopping and we were grateful we had plenty at home.

It was so strange to see signs like this on public spaces.