Last Day of School

A happy/sad last day of school. The kids were glad to be rid of the school work, but they both said they were going to really miss their teachers this year. Colin is very sad to be leaving Eden Lake for middle school next fall.

There were several year-end Zoom "parties" where students could see each other and chat with teachers as well as a dance party.

Sydney's Quarantine Birthday

This girl did her best not to whine from February 11th (Colin's birthday) through April (Bill's birthday) that her birthday takes forever to get here and is the last one in the family!

She was excited to make her birthday cake and pick her dinner - Chipotle.

The MN families surprised her with a quarantine parade and lots of car horns.

And, more Houseparty app with the Weiher side of the family.

For its limitations, she had a pretty great 8th birthday.

Bill's Quarantine Birthday

The kids helped make and decorate and eat the birthday cake. Beer gifts were delivered at a safe distance. Houseparty App was great fun to connect with the families to share birthday wishes.

6th Grade Band

The Percussion section: Derek, CP, Soren, and Bennett.

Sheltering in Place

Starting March 18, Minnesota went to shelter in place to try to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak. The kids were off school for 3 weeks (including the regularly planned spring break) before distance learning started. It's been interesting. I'm very happy that it's spring and not January!

Setting up the Anki

Getting ready to learn? 

Not enough social distancing? 

Gaping hole! Lots of missing teeth in the house.

2nd Grade Performance

Sydney had been practicing for weeks and was excited for her 2nd grade music performance. The theme was about kindness. With the new music teachers, it was a very cute performance.

Indoor Lax

Well, before the world changed, we did enjoy one game of lacrosse for each kid. It was looking good as the kids were excited to get back into the gear and see some friends.