May 7, 2020
Happy ninth birthday! A Coronatine birthday wasn't what was originally planned, but Gay got creative and found some wonderful ways to make it memorable and special.
She awoke at 7:30, so we got dressed to head outside for her first surprise.
Happy ninth birthday! A Coronatine birthday wasn't what was originally planned, but Gay got creative and found some wonderful ways to make it memorable and special.
She awoke at 7:30, so we got dressed to head outside for her first surprise.
After breakfast, we got e-Learning out of the way, while Daddy went to pick up her new bike. She rode around for a little bit, the Gay and Ed came around noon. She got lots of fun gifts, including an axe throwing set and Animal Crossing for the Switch. Her birthday cake arrived from We Take the Cake in Fort Lauderdale (it was so good!)
We played axe throwing for awhile, then Kona Ice arrived for a birthday visit.
Gay and Ed headed home, and later in the afternoon we had another wonderful surprise, a private magic show with a wonderful magician. We had a 45 minute show, followed by 30 minutes of teaching Liz some magic tricks.
She ended up saying it was the best birthday she had ever had.
May 9, 2020
We did a virtual piano bar, and Lizzy was the first toast of the evening. Very entertaining!
We did a virtual piano bar, and Lizzy was the first toast of the evening. Very entertaining!
May 21, 2020
With the ending of her Zoom call around 3:00 pm, she had finished third grade! Not how we expected the year to end, but she's excited to start fourth grade in August.
May 22, 2020
With the ending of her Zoom call around 3:00 pm, she had finished third grade! Not how we expected the year to end, but she's excited to start fourth grade in August.
May 22, 2020
May 23, 2020
This was originally the date Lizzy had chosen for her combination birthday and school's out party. We had the invitations printed and ready to go, and then the lockdown hit. While we never mailed the invitations, we chose to keep the reservation we had for a 40' inflatable obstacle course. What a fun day we had! It rained for an hour mid-day, so we also got to enjoy a wet obstacle course...think slip-and-slide. It was wonderful fun!
This was originally the date Lizzy had chosen for her combination birthday and school's out party. We had the invitations printed and ready to go, and then the lockdown hit. While we never mailed the invitations, we chose to keep the reservation we had for a 40' inflatable obstacle course. What a fun day we had! It rained for an hour mid-day, so we also got to enjoy a wet obstacle course...think slip-and-slide. It was wonderful fun!
July 12, 2020
The last several months have consisted of sleeping in until 11:00 am, FaceTiming friends, playing World of Warcraft, and enjoying a rather atypical summer thanks to Covid. She's made the most of it, though!
The last several months have consisted of sleeping in until 11:00 am, FaceTiming friends, playing World of Warcraft, and enjoying a rather atypical summer thanks to Covid. She's made the most of it, though!
July 20, 2020
Lizzy and her beloved Blue Muu Muu. We are the Muu Muu Crew.
Lizzy and her beloved Blue Muu Muu. We are the Muu Muu Crew.
July 23, 2020
We actually left the house to go to a park, staying well away from anyone else! We enjoyed a lovely evening stroll among the wildflowers.
We actually left the house to go to a park, staying well away from anyone else! We enjoyed a lovely evening stroll among the wildflowers.
August 3, 2020
Lizzy really like hanging out under Mama's desk throughout the work day.
Lizzy really like hanging out under Mama's desk throughout the work day.
August 6, 2020
First day of (virtual) fourth grade! I think her teacher this year is going to be fantastic.
First day of (virtual) fourth grade! I think her teacher this year is going to be fantastic.
September 4, 2020
We decided to braid our hair together. Ha ha!
We decided to braid our hair together. Ha ha!
September 19, 2020
We had a wonderful day celebrating Ed's birthday. There was cake, games, crab legs, games, ziplining, more games, presents, more games, and laughing until we cried. Happy birthday to our favorite Ed!
We had a wonderful day celebrating Ed's birthday. There was cake, games, crab legs, games, ziplining, more games, presents, more games, and laughing until we cried. Happy birthday to our favorite Ed!
October 3, 2020
Result of her first haircut in nearly a year!
Result of her first haircut in nearly a year!
She spent the remainder of the day at Gay and Ed's outdoors, tending a fire and having tons of fun!
October 8, 2020
Excellent report card.
Excellent report card.
October 22, 2020
Fall Break has been pretty fun, and the weather today was extraordinary. We decorated for Halloween, and took Winston to a part for a lovely autumn walk.
Fall Break has been pretty fun, and the weather today was extraordinary. We decorated for Halloween, and took Winston to a part for a lovely autumn walk.
October 23, 2020
We got Lizzy's standardized test scores back, and her reading scores are at 10th grade level. Surprised?
October 31, 2020
A very spooky Chara from Undertale. We were glad to be able to get out and (safely) Trick or Treat, as most of the neighbors had laid candy out at distance. It was a much needed fun night!
We got Lizzy's standardized test scores back, and her reading scores are at 10th grade level. Surprised?
October 31, 2020
A very spooky Chara from Undertale. We were glad to be able to get out and (safely) Trick or Treat, as most of the neighbors had laid candy out at distance. It was a much needed fun night!
November 3, 2020
School pictures!
School pictures!
November 16, 2020
Time for new matching jammies.
Time for new matching jammies.
November 27, 2020
School pictures are beautiful!
School pictures are beautiful!
December 12, 2020
She's so considerate.
She's so considerate.
December 18, 2020
We built an Avenger-bread house.
We built an Avenger-bread house.
December 24, 2020
While we were originally going to be celebrating Christmas in Tahiti, we made the best of having to cancel due to the pandemic by gifting Lizzy a hedgehog. She named her Asha, and spent the whole day cuddling with her in hear wearable scarf pouch.
While we were originally going to be celebrating Christmas in Tahiti, we made the best of having to cancel due to the pandemic by gifting Lizzy a hedgehog. She named her Asha, and spent the whole day cuddling with her in hear wearable scarf pouch.
December 25, 2020
A wonderful Christmas day, with more hedgehog cuddles and a new office chair from Santa.
A wonderful Christmas day, with more hedgehog cuddles and a new office chair from Santa.
March 20, 2021
Lizzy drew Mama and Winston. Two clearly different styles.
Lizzy drew Mama and Winston. Two clearly different styles.
April 21, 2021
We certainly love our sweet little hedgehog.
We certainly love our sweet little hedgehog.
April 30, 2021
Crazy doggos and a dragon face. Also...she's grown 4 1/4 inches in the past year.
Crazy doggos and a dragon face. Also...she's grown 4 1/4 inches in the past year.
May 6, 2021
Last photos as a 9 year old.
Last photos as a 9 year old.