Monday, March 30, 2020

Diana's first birthday

 One year ago today Sam gave birth to this precious little girl right here in our home. So much has happened in one year!
 Douglas and Penny helped make Diana's birthday cake.
 Penny, Sam, and Douglas helping Diana open her presents.
 Diana likes her new baby and stroller.
And Penny likes the stroller as much as Diana does. I envision sisterly squabbles.

 "Ooo, I like the feel of this cake."
 "Wait, what happened to my hand?!"
 "You did this to me!"
 "I'm never doing this again!"
Diana enjoyed the cake once she was sitting on mom's lap. Thank you, Clayton and Kate, for celebrating with us.
Playing downstairs this evening.

Friday, March 27, 2020

Birthdays and empty shelves

This one is from last month, but I don't think I've yet added it to a blog. Sam is holding two of her Valentine's Day gifts. Flowers and a Paris-themed LEGO set.
Douglas and Penny by the Station Park fireplace.
Diana and the big bear.
Playing doctor with Penny and Diana.

We went to the Granny and Grandpa Ogden home to celebrate March birthdays for Dan Urbina (our family friend) and Ari (my nephew).
Since I'm home for a while (thank you, corona virus), I've been making trips to Costco at least once each week to purchase various supplies for my family and others. I go one hour before opening time and wait in line to make sure I get what I want (if the items are available).
This was the morning of the 5.9 earthquake here in Utah. I was #24 in line. We had to wait two hours because they were hesitant to allow people into the building due to the frequent aftershocks following the earthquake.
Denali and Maxwell (two of my sister's children) stayed at our home for two days this past week. Denali (pictured) loves the dress-up items.

Dan Urbina (our family friend) lives in a building of condos. I took Douglas and Penny to the building on Dan's birthday to swim in the pool.
And we brought his favorite cake (yellow cake with chocolate frosting) to sing to him again. 
Penny, Sophie (Dan's friend), Dan, Douglas


 Another trip to Costco. This time I was #7 in line! :)
 Many people agree that we should not be using the phrase "social distancing," because we should not be distancing ourselves socially. We should be physically distancing ourselves, but we should try to be even more social (electronically) during these difficult times.

 The baking aisle of our local grocery store.

 No diapers or wipes.


 Sam is happy to have her hair and eyebrows growing back. 
 Douglas, Sam, Diana, Penny