When there’s nowhere to go, we look to our neighborhood, where there are several great playgrounds. They’ve been our savior during the latter part of this pandemic, despite the summer heat!
New Skills
We’re trudging along during the summer of COVID, but that doesn’t mean we’re giving up on summer fun. We’ve become painters, bike riders, hopscotch players and more!
Among the Trees
While away for a long weekend in Luray, we did something new – ventured out. We chose a hiking spot first thing in the morning to avoid any crowds, and due to some gloomy weather, we had the entire trail loop to ourselves! Here are a few photos…
Back in the Woods
We had such an amazing time our first weekend away since the pandemic hit, that we booked another stay at a different cabin a month later. While it was a new locale, Luray, we of course took advantage of the “usuals” – s’mores, hot tub and just getting away from it all!
What’s Cookin’?!
With all summer plans cancelled, we took to the iPads for summer camp. The one camp C absolutely wanted was a cooking class. His first two classes (where he gravitated toward the same shirt!) surely didn’t disappoint with pizza and cinnamon rolls from scratch on the menu! Yum.
A Fun 4th in Quarantine
Maintaining strict quarantining and social distancing can be hard work, but it can reap some rewards. In our case, we’ve been able to “double the bubble” and hang out with friends on occasion who are as fiercely dedicated as well. We enjoyed a fun 4th outside, complete with fireworks!
A Cabin in the Woods
It was the most amazing feeling – a mini-vacation somewhere not in the house! We traveled just under two hours away to what is dubbed the “cabin capital of Virginia” for new scenery and some much-needed change in the midst of this pandemic. While we never left the house and grounds, it was a successful…
Father’s Day in Quarantine
It was another day of celebration during the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant lots of treats at home. One child was more participatory in the fun than the other, but both showed their love for dad throughout the day!
Tiny Bit of Normal
When you have friends as equally dedicated to self-quarantine efforts, you make a calculated risk to get together – knowing neither party has been in contact with other humans for months. It was a wonderful slice of normalcy that made for an amazing day!