The weekend before everything closed due to COVID-19 we made an impromptu trip across the border to...Hayden? I can't remember which little town it's in, but we went to the Triple Play water park. Because of the virus there was only us and two other families there which was nice, we didn't have to wait in any lines. Kimball of course loved the water park best of all and went down all the big slides with us. Cora refused to even go on the toddler slides, I did make her go down one time and she hated it and was content playing in the baby splash area with Ezra. She eventually got brave to do the wave pool. We had a pizza dinner right there and stayed in the hotel as well. Since we stayed in the hotel the tickets to the water park were super cheap, like $10. It was a really great evening! We were going to play games at the rest of the arcade area (bowling, mini golf, arcade games, go carts, etc.) but that morning the owners had closed the place down. So we were the last customers and even though we didn't get to play mini golf like we promised Cora, we still had a great time! On the way home we stopped at a gas station for a wonderfully healthy lunch of chips and a slushy, haha.
The second week of quarantine it snowed and was COLD. It was sooooooo miserable all week long! That week was tough.
Quarantine life isn't horrible but it isn't wonderful either. We try to get outside at least once a day walking, biking, scooting, hiking, or doing yard work. If outside time doesn't happen then we're all a little stir crazy and grumpy.
One of the first things we did was take Ezra out of the crib and put the boys in the bunk beds. That took all night to set up but Ezra has done a really great job staying in bed, easiest transition out of all the kids.
This hike was right by Felts Field on the South side of the river across from Beacon Hill. It was steep getting down to the water but we eventually found an easement and had apples and threw rocks into the water.
Drawing with Mo Willems
Our project for this day was letting the kids decorate their own cakes which were slowly eaten over the next several days.
Glow in the dark bath time!
This hike is Antoine Peak and gave us a beautiful view of the valley. I didn't realize until we got there how cold and windy it was so it was quite miserable to say the least.
For this activity we made homemade play dough out of corn starch and conditioner. It is the softest stuff ever! It was messy though but the kids loved it.
Kimball sculpted a wave.
Hmmm, pretty sure you're supposed to sit ON the piano bench and not IN it.
Cora was playing "teacher" and reading books to her stuffies.
This activity was drawing random lines with hot glue and coloring in the different shapes. It turned out cool.
This area is in our neighborhood, right behind a row of houses. It's more of a walk than a hike but there were lots of rocks to climb and was more leisurely. So pretty.
Finally, general conference time!! I whipped up homemade scones (Donna's recipe) with honey butter and we feasted on deliciousness and the spirit. I was so thankful to hear our prophets and apostles especially during this time when the rest of the world is in uncertainty. I felt peace and reassurance that Heavenly Father is very aware of us. It was lovely to participate in the Hosanna shout and to hear the Restoration Proclamation. President Nelson asked for another worldwide fast on Good Friday which we all participated in including Kimball. It was a really neat experience.
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