April 28, 2020

Definitely a hammock sort of day today.  Also, I'm getting quite good at back yard sitting thanks to Corona.

April 25, 2020

Throwing pine cones in the creek up AF canyon and waiting for them to float under the creek and come out the other side (with Sadie) was just the most wonderful 15 minutes. She kept saying - this is fun. And I totally agreed.

Finally got Rylie in a four square game. (We has all 6 of us.  It was awesome.) She’s got skills and was pretty much the 5th grade champion. :)

Quote of the day from our 4 square adventure when Darren got on of the kids out in a competitive way, "Sometimes parents eat their young."  Then when Rylie got Darren out, "Sometimes the young eats their parents."  :)

April 24, 2020

Actual quarantine conversation.

Cam - did you guys hear Rylie farting last night. Literally like 50 times. 

(Rylie starts laughing.)

Ry - do you want to hear some? I recorded them. 

Scripture of the day - 2 Nephi 2:24

But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things.

Went on a social distance hike this morning with Lorien and Sariah. We hiked up a road so we could keep distance. We saw lots of water coming from the hanging rock place along Mill road. And there were flowers on the green. They were pretty.

April 23, 2020

That time when I said - this evening rain feels like one of those times when you look out the window and see a rainbow. And then we turned and looked out the window and saw a rainbow.

April 21, 2020

Happy Kenzie’s birthday. We ended up having a little celebration with them. Had 5 guys for dinner, played an epic family 4 square game, played jokers and marbles, and had some deep conversation. Good times. 24 for Kenz.

April 20, 2020

Such a fun time this evening. Four square game with D, Mason, Camrie and Sadie. (I loved every minute of this.) And then we stopped by Kenz and Tanner’s to decorate their door for Kenzie’s birthday tomorrow and drop off a present. Good chat with them. 

President Hinckley - April 1990 GC.  "I am confident that a time will come for each of us when, whether because of sickness or infirmity, or poverty or distress, of oppressive measures against us by man or nature, we shall wish for mercy.  And if, through our lives, we have granted mercy to others, we shall obtain it for ourselves."

April 19, 2020

Read such a good talk by Elder Maxwell from October 1976 GC - 

“ Following celestial road signs while in telestial traffic jams is not easy.”

“ In the economy of heaven, God does not send thunder if a still, small voice is enough, or a prophet if a priest can do the job.“

“ We should, of course, learn from our mistakes, but without forever studying the instant replays as if these were the game of life itself.”

“ We can add to each other’s storehouse of self-esteem by giving deserved, specific commendation more often, remembering, too, that those who are breathless from going the second mile need deserved praise just as the fallen need to be lifted up.”

We took a photo to document this part of life in Corona.  :). I tried to sum things up below:

Well, here we are - a month into shutdowns due to the Coronavirus.  Kids are doing school at home, Rylie is still working at Roxberry, Darren is working from home, and I'm even working from home.  We're keeping mostly to ourselves with some neighbor chatting and such 6 feet apart.  For groceries I do Walmart online grocery pickup and then an early morning run to our little Kohler's grocery store.  When we eat out it's drive through or pickup and eat at home.

What an interesting month.  Kids are awesome at doing their schoolwork with Sadie having the most to do and probably being the most frustrated.  Mason has been swamped with school and doesn't really like it.  He says, "It's the bad part of college without any of the good part of college." Besides Sadie's frustration with school sometimes, I think she and Cam have embraced things a bit easier.  Rylie misses the social aspect more than the others.  As far as sacrifice goes, I think the biggest impact has been on Mason.

We see Kenz and Tanner a bit so that's nice.  They're both working from home as well.  Kenz initiated a scavenger hunt from each of our houses that was fun.  But mostly we're just entertained by our screens.  :). I've organized many a drawer and cupboard, and under sinks but that's about it.  It's been a struggle for me to get motivated.  But all is well here at 1863 N 900 E, Lehi, Utah.

April 12. 2020

Happy Easter.

Matthew 28:6. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Talks I’ve read or listened this week up to today:

-The Resurrection if Jesus Christ - D Todd Christofferson- April 2014

-Christ the Redeemer - Carlos H Amado - April 2014

-Sunday will Come - Joseph B Wirthlin - October 2006

-Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet - Jeffrey R Holland - April 2015

 

Easter celebration is definitely simply around here. It was a good Home Centered service with Darren and Mason administering the sacrament. We also had a scripture scavenger hunt for some treats. That was about it. Oh, and a bad family self photo. :) 

April 11, 2020

Ended spring break with a hike and hanging out and a movie. Spring break went a little like this for me - hike, movie, chill, movie, yard work, chill, movie, chill, hammock up AF canyon and eat Gandolofos, movie, chill, eat JCWs, movie, chill and fast, movie, hike, chill, movie.

Pretty much the same for the girls except Rylie went to work and the girls jumped on the tramp instead of movies.  

Oh, and Rylie and Sadie had a basement spring break bed for a few days. 

April 10, 2020

“Chill and then go to work. A day in the life of Rylie in quarantine.” - Rylie

Worldwide fast was good. I thought a lot about “arms outstretched”. Hoping to be able to see the miracles unfold.

April 9, 2020

Good to see Mason playing soccer with Baylie. Good to hear Mason laughing remotely with Giff and Muff.

April 8, 2020

Drug the kids up AF canyon for a little hammocking. Had to bribe them with food - Gandolfos. They lasted an hour. Not bad.  And now they know the secret spot.

April 7, 2020

Quote of the day from Cam - “Tomorrow is real Wednesday.”  Which is really funny because we have decided everyday in quarantine land feels like Wednesday. 

Happy my mom's birthday.

April 6, 2020

Finally got out on a covid approved hike. Also watched two movies. Good day.

(Hike was Silver Lake Flat via the road.  Movies were Maleficent 2 and It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.)

April 5, 2020

Hosanna shout was humbling and awesome.

Kenzie's creation she shared with me:

On a walk between conference sessions I found the coolest sidewalk chalk creation:

Sunday evening found croquet and games with the Randalls.

April 4, 2020

General Conference is just so great. I find myself hanging on every word President Nelson says. I really enjoyed Elder Andersen’s talk.

Watching the girls together today made me smile.  (Cam's art above.)

I like doodling trees. And other doodling.  And coloring.

Sadie's art is in a league way above my art. (Hers is the cat.)

April 1, 2020

Today's game of the day was croquet.