Finally we get to go back to the zoo

 When you are used to going to the zoo every week and can't go for 2 months, it feels like FOREVER when you can go back. There are some restrictions and things closed, but it was SO nice to get away for a couple of hours. We have never gone right in the middle of the afternoon.

 Wearing masks takes getting used to.

 We splurged and got dippin dots and popcorn and I was declared the coolest mom ever. Sometimes I am the coolest mom. Usually I have had to be mean mom.

 Adeline loved her popcorn.

 They fixed the elephant weight machine! It's actually really nice to go to the zoo in warmer weather with so few people. There are arrows so you can only go one way, but it's a little different than we normally do so it's nice.

 Adeline was sad to see her best otter friend closed :( for a hug.

 I can tell my kids have gotten slightly "lazy" during quarantine. They were pretty exhausted after a couple hours or so. Even with snacks and lots of rests. We have to work up our energy levels for outside time apparently.

Love the peacock feathers! Reminded me of Liam getting lost when he was 2 because we stopped to see a peacock displaying his feathers. No one lost this time. Yeah! We will be back next week zoo!

First week of May

 Evelyn went with me to get her last preschool packet since we won't be going to meet as a class the rest of this year. Boo! But since she had a summer birthday, she got her summer birthday cake!

 Therapy practice putting candles in with Righty.

 Collin mowing the front lawn.

 Evelyn going on an adventure with Daddy and she got some "magic" flowers for me.

 Fancy church hair for at home church.

 These girls can pound the smoothies like nobody's business.

I'm so glad Adeline likes smoothies so she can get all the fruits she can't eat plain due to too much liquid in her throat.

Last week of April and birthday celebrations

 Hanging out in our fancy clothes.

 We did a fun cooking thing for kids by making a giant cookie. Collin really got into cooking when he was banned from screen time for a week. This was a snickerdoodle.

 It turned out great!

 One night we had some "family silent reading time." Everybody brought all their stuff and read for a little bit. Silently. It was quiet and wonderful.

 Chef Collin helping make muffins.

 Being silly.

 I took Adeline on a late night walk one night just the two of us.

 PE time every morning at 1030. This is the 7 minute work out.

 Treats for mom's birthday. Ice cream and brownies.