Building a New House

What do you do when a pandemic keeps you in the house too long?

You build a new home. The bug has hit both me and Michele although she's going all the way to Colorado. I'm moving to Lee's Summit in a new maintenance free community called Woodside Ridge. It's going to take about 7-8 months before I can move but choosing all the furnishings should keep me busy through winter. My new house will look similar to this without the truck.

Happy "Half" Birthday

No presents, no party, just a shout out to Violet on her 7-1/2 year birthday.

Where does she get that sassy pose? 

Escaping to Hamburger Mary's

With so many restriction still going on because of the coronavirus, it's good when I can escape the confines of my house and go out.

I went with some girls I went to high school with to play bingo at Hamburger Mary's. Restaurants have restrictions in place like wearing masks when moving around and tables placed farther apart so I feel safe going in without fear of contamination. None of us won but it's always great catching up with people I went to high school with. It makes me feel young!

Ma's Day

We celebrated Grandparent's Day, or as I like to call it - Ma's Day - a little early with dinner at Plowboy's BBQ.

The menu was limited but the barbecue was delicious although rather expensive. With a little hiding from Melissa, I was able to get a picture with me, Violet, Lincoln and Hazel.

What goes great with a barbecue dinner? Ice cream at Dairy Queen. I think the added sugar really worked the kids up. I needed to go to bed early when I got home. I was so exhausted. Happy Ma's Day to me!

Lincoln's First Day of School

After much consideration on where to send Lincoln to pre-school, Melissa finally decided on a small group in home setting with 4 other kids.

I think that's a great choice for Lincoln because he's so shy among other people. There's also a pool, play yard and outdoor activities. Too bad the weather isn't cooperating right now.

Violet Starts 2nd Grade

With all the uncertainty of starting school because of the coronavirus, Violet finally got to go to her first day of second grade.

It's hard to believe how many years we called her Baby Violet. Well she sure isn't a baby anymore. She looks so grown up and ready to start a new school year even though masks are involved.

Lincoln and Hazel may be a little lost without Violet but that's not keeping them from enjoying the outdoors. Even Jamie is getting in a some lawn mowing (look way in the back). Let's hope the teachers have taken enough precautions that school will continue throughout the year.