Well 2020 started out with a bang and a trip to urgent care (a place I deeply try to avoid for fear of picking up other germs) within the first few hours.
Poor Zoe had a scooter accident and ended up with a buckle break (broken on each side of her arm/wrest). The most tears came after realizing the disappointment of not being able to participate in basketball, as she had been greatly anticipating.
We were with my sweet friend Kara and her boys when the incident happened, and she was so incredibly thoughtful in bringing Zoe a care basket the following day.
She nailed it with all the treasures that were in there!
The next day, Zoe even brought some of the items with us to the doctor when we returned for her cast.
Trooper with a new hot pink accessory!
Grammy was the first person to get to sign it. I think Zoe enjoyed the excuse of getting to wear some of my t-shirts (it was hard getting her clothes off and on with the cast and arm pain).
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Saturday mornings done right, thanks to the main man!
Then it was off to enjoy a gorgeous day with some yard work.
Beach created a little ditch for all the water we seem to get in our yard, and Ezra enjoyed supervising.
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We still made it to the basketball kick off celebration, as Shiloh was signed up to play as well.
Sweet prayer time, and my Shiloh on the far right.
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Seizing another sunny day...
Someone was (briefly) not happy with me, though.
Shiloh got out her kite and did her best to get it going.
Ezra was quick to follow.
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We had a kind friend lend us a glove type of contraption for Zoe for when she needed to bathe. You end up pumping out the air around the cast...which apparently caused her great pain.
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When the handsomeness of your 5-year strikes you but he insists on not having his picture taken.
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Beach was a part of the 2019 Leadership Lexington class, and they had a celebration/graduation at the end.
So proud of my leader, he truly has such a heart for others!
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Cousin sleepover and we ended the night with popcorn and a movie.
Love me the extra snuggles.
Zoe gave Lydia a creative new hairdo.
Bows for days!
The whole troop wanted to come with me to cheer on Shiloh at her first basketball game.
That's my tall girl!
Then it was home for an omelet brunch.
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Quiet times often have a little side kick.
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Speical mail...
Speical mail...
and trying to keep the sun off of my face.
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After a week of staying at home with a sick kid I was a bit stir crazy. So when I won a four pack of tickets to Artrageous in Sumpter for that Friday night (all kids were healthy at that point), I thought that sounded like a fun idea to take the kiddos.
We ate an early dinner at home and made it there just in time to enjoy some cake before the show.
Crazy fun momma, a rarity!
The kids were excited and didn't know what to expect.
Ezra was not feeling the pictures.
I had seen the show a couple of years prior with Beach and enjoyed the combo of singing, live music, and art.
It was pretty late and the time was hitting little man (who had crawled into my lap) hard.
The girls loved when they threw beach balls and streamers into the audience and everyone danced.
Then the girls joined the show on stage to dance it out themselves. Proud of them for being brave to do so!
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Zoe's first face mask! Makes me smile every time!
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Monday nights are now for basketball practice.
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This turned out to be the best dentist trip yet...
The kids rocked it and I ended up wining a major gift card to Wal-Mart in their monthly drawling!
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Special sale? Special treat!
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Haircut time at my fabulous friend's home shop.
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Back at practice...
and Zoe was able to join (while wearing her brace), once she got her cast off after three weeks.
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Shiloh is always creating art...I had to include this piece that I love so much!
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The classes take turns with performing with their grade. Shiloh rocked the top row...
and we sat up front to get a good spot...accompanied by Ezra's little buddy who wanted to sit next to him.
They did a great job...
and all looked adorable!
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When we gain another partnership with an amazing bakery across town (Silver Spoon), we have to sample the goods!
I will say that we all greatly approve!
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Another check up - this time for the orthodontist....looks like we have some more time to wait before we have to tackle the braces issue.
The kids loved visiting...
and went home all smiles for another treat!
This month kept us on our toes for many reason but counting all the blessings in-between.
