Just another week in 'Coronaville'!

     We've survived another week of staying home (as much as possible). I managed to do my bi-weekly shopping and it went way better then I expected. There were items on my list that weren't available but I definitely got enough to survive another couple weeks and beyond. The shopping at Costco was definitely a little different but it went quicker then I expected and there were many tender mercies throughout my shopping experience. Now if these crazy Utah people could all just calm down and let the shelves be restocked properly that would be great!

      Of course we've been staying busy with all the pets and home schooling kids. The kids are doing well enough with what we have. I'm definitely not stressing over their school work, one term lost won't flunk them out or stop them from moving forward to their next grade. That may not be the popular opinion but it's how I feel and how I'm going to avoid unnecessary stress and frustration.

These two are definitely learning how to interact with each other.

Carter during 'school' hours!

Charlie getting her pet cuddles.

   And we're never sad when this little cutie pops in for a quick visit. She's dressed and ready for a Harley ride.

    And cute Georgia had her first professional grooming this week. They wouldn't trim her hair on her first session but she definitely is fluffier and smelling pretty. She's so adorable and really figuring out the doggy door and potty training. She's really been a dream and a welcome distraction from this strange world we're living in.

     Well we've had missionaries in the neighborhood arriving home throughout the week. There are yellow ribbons lining streets everywhere you go. We're sad for the ones who were not ready to end or pause their missions but I know we'll look back some day and see the miracles that occurred because of this 'change in plans'. I'm looking forward to our weekend and the opportunity to fast for Heavenly help to stop the spread of this virus and speed up the process of getting our country and world back to normal life.

We're living through major history!

     What a week!! I don't know if I want to live through all these prophecies being fulfilled! First a pandemic! And if that wasn't enough to stress over we got to add a small earthquake to the worries. Seriously, I hope the 'higher-up's' are getting a chuckle from all this craziness and our reaction to it. Utah has gone above and beyond in the hoarding/shopping department. I'm scared to death to try shopping next week for my normal purchases, I have a feeling I won't be able to get everything on my list but only time will tell. 

     Meanwhile, we did our best to move forward as normally as possible. Obviously the kids are home from school and getting all this 'home-school' stuff figured out has been interesting but over all we've managed to get along and avoid socializing too much. We have spent time chatting with neighbors but haven't left the neighborhood much. Greg still is working like normal but most of our neighbors are working from home so they're anxious to get out to chat at the end of the work day. We also had a sweet little sacrament meeting Sunday morning with all the kids, including Kayli, Tanner and Beau. It was the first time Mark and Isaac have been to 'church' in quite awhile, so that's a positive spin on this home-centered church option. We'll see how things go this Sunday.

Beau could not be any cuter!

     And did I mention how grateful I am to have our own playground in our backyard!? Putting up the trampoline was a must to keep these kids from going too stir-crazy. Now if we could just convince the weather-controllers to send sunny and warm weather we'll be all set. It's also been fun to have a cute puppy to distract us. Georgia is so sweet and fun!

      I will definitely be joining the masses in prayer this weekend. We need peace and comfort more than ever in this uncertain time and I really hope we can remember who brings that peace. Without the Savior, Jesus Christ, we're going to be lost and confused. I hope the majority of the world will see what's missing in their lives and come to Christ so we can have the help we're so desperate for. What a blessing to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!

Pets and MORE pets!!

      So.....what a week!! I've never seen such drastic events in my life but I believe we're witnessing history that will hopefully only bring about positive outcomes for our country and specifically our local areas. I'm a little put off with all the mass purchasing of basic supplies at all the stores and causing unnecessary panic but I guess it just comes with the territory. I'm just glad I was prepared and didn't feel the need to join the insanity. As for us, we're just going along life as if all is normal, at least as much as possible. School is canceled for at least two weeks maybe longer, but that's a good thing, I think, as far as preventative measures go. 

       We dog sat our neighbors dog over the weekend, which was fun. Greg always wins the dogs over. We treated Judy to lunch for her birthday last Saturday AND we decided to take on a dog guardianship for the cutest mini-bernadoodle. We named her Georgia and she's adorable.

Greg with the neighbors dog and Smalls

Charlie on a cellphone in a phone booth at the soda shop.

Lunch with Judy at Chubby's. Fun time!

    Oh and Carter, his buddies and Greg did a little fishing at the local pond. Carter was on FIRE!

    And the biggest downer of the week was eating my last handful of jelly beans! What's worse is not knowing when I'll get more now that traveling is a lot more complicated. Farewell Glucojel, it's been a great four months!

    And here's GEORGIA!

She's a sweetie!

     It's a little stressful to think about our future and witnessing what is truly events we've been learning about our whole lives. It's one thing to see and hear about them from a distance but when they effect your regular day to day lives it can all seem a little too real. I'm so thankful I have a knowledge of Jesus Christ and the hope and promise of peace and joy His teachings bring. We may live in some hard times but even in the difficulties we can still find joy in Jesus Christ. I'm not as scared of what the future holds when I know I have a loving Savior to lead the way through it all. I pray the Lord will keep my family and friends safe and well through all this uncertainty.

Enjoying the warmer air.

    Warm enough for a motorcycle ride, YES!

    My two buddies.

Kayli and Beau came by for a quick visit Thursday and Beau didn't like Isaac for a minute.

     Thankfully she warmed up to him and got smiley again.

She's adorable!

    And McClane gets a break from braces for a few years. He still has to wear retainers indefinitely but, they come out, making it easier to eat pretty much whatever he wants. He's a happy boy! He told me to take this photo so he could remember this feeling of adjusting to life without braces because apparently it feels so weird.

Cute boy!

    So that's the weeks highlights. I'm seriously so happy about the warmer weather we've had all week. I hope we don't see anymore days with lows in the teens until next year!