Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Day 44 April 28

April 28th, 2020

For her birthday this year, Norah asked that instead of gifts, people make donations to the Henrico Humane Society. She recently got a thank you note!



Monday, April 27, 2020

Day 43 April 27th

April 27th, 2020

Eight years ago this baby made our family complete. She is such a ray of sunshine to us and everyone who knows her. For her birthday dinner this year she requested chicken drumsticks, sourdough bread, tomato/basil/mozzarella salad, and corn on the cob. We love our Ellie Bellie! 





Day 42 April 26th

April 26th, 2020

Happy Birthday Ellie! Celebrating a birthday with Covid-19 is very different. No parties and no friends. However, both girls had "Bad Choice Day" and ate whatever they wanted and had all-day screen time. We also had visits from Jommy and Pops, FaFa, and Meme, which made it feel special.




Day 41 April 25th

April 25th, 2020

We also have babies growing in our hanging plants on the front porch. Photo credit to Norah for this gorgeous picture.


Day 40 April 24th

April 24th, 2020

We have baby geese in our neighborhood!


Day 39 April 23rd

April 23, 2020

May I help you?


Day 38 April 22nd

April 22, 2020

Norah presented to her class (on Zoom) a poster with facts about someone who made their community better: she chose Albert Einstein.


Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Day 37 April 21st

April 21st, 2020

Otis is staying fancy, even with the quarantine. 



Day 36 April 20th

April 20th, 2020

Taking time to journal and read each morning, even with the messy dog toys on the floor. 


Day 35 April 19th

April 19th, 2020

We took a family trip out to a local farm to pick up some eggs. Otis and Norah certainly enjoyed the ride.


Day 34 April 18th

April 18th, 2020

Ellie made this entire breakfast for the whole family!


Friday, April 17, 2020

Day 33 April 17th

April 17th, 2020

Was it the best parenting choice to show them Jurassic Park? Maybe not, but they both survived.




Day 32 April 16th

April 16th, 2020

Jommy has been reading the girls Little House on the Prairie while they eat lunch. Apparently their smoothies made them cold!

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Day 31 April 15th

April 15th, 2020

The trip to the small creek in our neighborhood started out strong and ended with a fall in the mud.




Day 30 April 14th

April 14th, 2020

Splitting up the haul. 



Monday, April 13, 2020

Day 29 April 13th

April 13th, 2020

Took advantage of nice weather and some quiet time to have a little "date" in the backyard this past weekend.


Sunday, April 12, 2020

Day 28 April 12th

April 12th, 2020

Easter felt very different this year, but there is always carrot cake.


Day 27 April 11th

April 11th, 2020

Easter 2020.



Day 26 April 10th

April 10th, 2020

Walks on chilly mornings have an added accessory these days. Helps with the pollen AND the germs!



Thursday, April 9, 2020

Day 25 April 9th

April 9th, 2020

The Sartori Sisters, a hose and a bucket.






Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Day 24 April 8th

April 8th, 2020

The girls both did Zoom calls with their classes last week and Norah's class got to meet Lizzie during pet introductions.




Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Day 23 April 7th

April 7th, 2020

Otis is living his best life while we are all home to keep him company during the days. But he also knows how to practice social distancing when necessary.  



Day 22 April 6th

April 6th, 2020

Finished the first puzzle of COVID-19. 


Day 21 April 5th

April 5th, 2020

Ellie asked for a garden for her birthday this year. It was a team effort and she was thrilled. Photo credit to Jommy!



Day 20 April 4th

April 4th, 2020

 Last week, the parents were treated to a spa day. It included a menu for drinks and snacks, a foot massage, a hand massage, and nail painting. It was one of the best parts of the week!



Day 19 April 3rd

April 3rd, 2020

The girls picked a little something to brighten my work station. 



Thursday, April 2, 2020

Day 18 April 2nd, 2020

April 2nd, 2020

Sisters: a slideshow




Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Day 17 April 1st

April 1st, 2020

Not pictured: their friend Remi standing 6ft outside of the window.