Over the last few weeks, our state has started to re-open places like doctor offices and dentist offices, for non-emergency things such as well visits and cleanings. There are lots of new rules when you go to the doctor or dentist. You wait in your car until they call you in and your have your temperature checked at the door. You wear a mask, unless they are checking your throat or cleaning your teeth. Other things, like hair salons and restaurants, are also starting to re-open. It is a slow process and there are lots of restrictions. Right now, restaurants are only open at 33% of their regular capacity. You don't wear a mask while at your table, but they request that you wear a mask when moving about the restaurant. Gyms are also re-opening, with special restrictions, including decreased capacity.
The boys and I have visited the dentist for a cleaning and check up. Carl, Evan, and I have been to the doctor for check ups. The visits were not super exciting, but it felt good to be a little bit back to normal. We have done some exciting things, such as eating lunch outside at Captain's Quarters. It was the first time we had eaten at a restaurant since March 13th! We also got to attend Daniel's baptism and celebrate his second birthday. The boys are excited to play with friends again. Preston is also attending karate class at the gym.
We have spent a lot of time in our little backyard pool. We have also spent a lot of time in the woods and at local parks. It definitely isn't the summer we had planned, but we are making the most of it! While I am sad that there is still the threat of corona virus and lots of places are still not open, I do feel like this has made us much more appreciative of life's small pleasures. I also love the extra family time we have, since we aren't rushing around.
Evan wasn't even shed hunting, but he found two sheds in the woods while playing!
Preston and Evan enjoyed going to Hounz Lane Park. They caught lots of crayfish and some minnows. Evan also caught a snapping turtle!
We were so excited to attend Daniel's baptism and birthday celebration. It was wonderful to get to be together.
We went hiking down to Harrods Creek and Evan caught a really big rat snake!
The boys enjoyed catching minnows and crayfish, as well as a toad! We also saw a pretty butterfly.
Evan found another snake on our hike back to the car!
I have always been good at finding four leaf clovers. Evan seems to have inherited my ability to easily spot them as well. All of these four leaf clovers came from searching for just one morning!
Preston has found several turtles around our neighborhood. He is always so excited!
We are really enjoying our little piece of the Chancey Garden. We were able to successfully grow almost everything that was given to us from the school garden. We also added some of our own tomatoes and strawberries.
