Another November Hike

Issac spent the night after Thanksgiving. Whenever the cousins come here we try to provide a different kind of experience. So, since they no longer live near the mountains, we thought a hike in the hills would be fun. These kids always have a good time together and we all love the feeling of being in the woods.

Drinking from the stream via the life staw (or equivalent, can't remember or quite tell from the pic) is always very cool!

I love how caring Christian was to share his sweatshirt with K when she was cold. Love all these kids and am glad we could go.

 

Through the Window Thanksgiving 2020

 

My mom is the cutest! We were thinking that we might have to cancel Thanksgiving this year, but we decided instead to eat outside. My mom and dad stayed in to keep away from possible germs. My Mom made the meal and passed it out through the window. They sat inside the Florida room to eat and the rest of us ate on the porch or yard.

You can see that dad wasn't feeling well, but was a good sport and mom took care of him and us.

After lunch she told the kids about ancestors that came here on the Mayflower. I may need to refresh my memory on those details.

older girl cousin pics!

Cristian too! I am going to guess that Grant and Issac were playing outside. I know they asked my mom to open the garage door to access the balls, etc. Katherine, Eve, and Liam were running around too.

My mom still finds time to make things special, to be giving, and to practice hospitality.

We had a great time!

I always enjoy seeing the Christmas lights on in Gordonsville on our way home!

More November 2020

I am going to roll through this quickly. To be honest, I am writing this much later, so most of my memories are triggered by these pictures.  

Sweet note from the primary for Kate.

 

Apple pie that I made on zoom with my YW. Zoom meetings are not ideal, but we are getting creative and making the most out of things.

V before her mock interviews at school. Danny got feedback that she was amazing!

Not pictured, but we still had softball and baseball.

V is awesome nanny. Some days we did things with them. Check out the hairwashing in the sink. 

We couldn't do the annual Veteran's Day dinner at church, but we made cards and wrapped chocolate. I enjoyed delivering them the next couple of days.

Victoria and Christian went with the cousins to a "FauxCo" with their ward. I need to add V's pics. She met them later.

Grant and Katherine and I went to Quickway Habachi with Kattia and Kate took this cool pic on portrait mode.

Online church.

Online Women's Conference!

V was an NHS VP and was glad that they were able to do NHS inductions. Only the parents of the newly inducted could attend, but  the school shared photos and I save a couple. Proud of her for her good work in all of the clubs and organizations that she is a part of at the school.

These girls have fun on Wednesdays and V makes sure to get some good photos!

We hiked Old Rag with the YM and YW from church! It was incredible to get together, exercise, and enjoy the world's beauty! There is so much that we can still enjoy!

More beautiful flowers from school! I don't mind if this trend continues!

 

Christian brought home the bunny from his small animal care class for Thanksgiving Break. Danny was glad to give them a chance to have a pet for the long weekend. Christian, Grant, and Katherine really enjoyed Peaches. Victoria had an allergic reaction (allergic to cats too.) We enjoyed her, but found that the novelty quickly wore off. We decided that is still a good idea for our family to not have pets, but we encourage our children to love and care for animals. We welcome them to have pets when they are able to provide homes for them. 

 

Fun outing to the State Arboretum

We have decided to make our Wednesdays out of school fun. We went to the State arboretum again and brought our friend, Dawson. We enjoyed walking, building in the bamboo forest, and nature watching.