Pandemic Week 48: Happy Valentine's Day!

 It has definitely been the longest stretch of the pandemic so far thanks to the winter weather.  This weekend saw an ice storm, which necessitated staying in.  The weather has limited hiking (too muddy) and there is not enough snow for skiing.  We continue to find ways to occupy our time and are counting down until March 2, which is when Anna will return for in-person school (for two days a week only).

We celebrated Valentine's Day with some flowers from Joe (he beat the ice storm on Saturday morning for those) and a very romantic "Chicken Bible" cookbook from Theresa (nothing says I love you like roast chicken).  Anna and Theresa made some valentine cookies to share with a few neighbors.  We managed to get a walk in after the ice melted.  Other activities for the week included:

  • An ice storm on Saturday - everyone stayed inside that day.
  • Completed an on-going Monopoly game, of which Joe won.  If you've ever played Monopoly with Joe, you know he takes it seriously. Anna and Theresa finally surrendered to his real estate leveraging.
  • Joined the Saturday zoom call with the Fagellas.  Everyone got to sing happy birthday to cousin Margaret and catch-up on who received the vaccine so far.
  • Anna received her practice marimba from Vienna Jammers.  Mr. Reynolds, the directors, has been making small practice marimbas for students.  So far, he made 89.  We received a message that it had been delivered, but did not see it.  Fortunately it went to the neighbor's house next door (their house is similar).  

It looks like more winter weather is in store this week.  Maybe we will get some snow (at least we can sled and ski).  Happy Valentine's Day!



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