Week 17

Welcome back and happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is doing well and at least having some nice weather to enjoy. Things are heating up over here with a few 90 degree days and mostly mid to high 80's. This is perfectly normal for us as we move into May. I can't believe the quarantine has been going on for 40+ days now. Honestly I've lost count and just wish I could see an end in sight. The uncertainty is getting to me and I know this whole ordeal weighs heavily on all of us.

Here are last week's pictures:

Day 111- Monday, 4/20/20
The pets sure do help to keep us going.  Brandon and Bella have been enjoying some frisbee time daily in the backyard.  She is really the only reason he ever goes outside aside from forced chores. 😉 I'm also hoping the warmer temps eventually get him out of hoodies.  Today is overcast and not too warm but he'll regret wearing a hoodie the rest of the week.

Day 112- Tuesday, 4/21/20

Here is the other guy keeping us on our toes.  Rusty's random bursts of morning energy, his friendly chatter at all hours, his loving rubs especially around meal time, his purr-filled lap naps, and his funny antics with the crazy scrub jays lightens our mood and comforts our soul.

Day 113- Wednesday, 4/22/20

Here's shot of a pretty flower by the poolside for Earth Day.  This is my citronella plant.  I really need to add more of these to my yard.

Day 114- Thursday, 4/23/20

I'm working remotely today taking Zoom meetings on the comfy couch in the home office and then retreating to the backyard for a break here and there to get some fresh air and take in some nature.  There are many birds singing back there, a squirrel running the fence, and this rosebush newly blooming.  The white ones always look so delicate.

Day 115- Friday, 4/24/20

TGIF!  Bella's always gets her puzzle toy filled with treats Friday night and we always watch a Netflix movie complete with pizza rolls and mixed drinks. Tonight it's Bellinis and Gemini Man--a movie that has been at the top of our que for months. I'm not sure what it is with Netflix but we hardly ever get any of our top 5 picks anymore which has never been a problem before.  Anyone else notice this?

Day 116- Saturday, 4/25/20

It's super warm today but I'm starting early and using the shade to help me tackle this backyard. At least I got a good workout and things are starting to shape up.  It will take a few weekends to get through it all but I actually don't mind being out of the house and being able to work on something outside.

Day 117- Sunday, 4/26/20

Time for a Sunday driving lesson with Brandon.  He's getting the hang of it and feeling more confident behind the wheel.  Later we enjoyed some Korean short ribs John grilled up for dinner. Yum!

Wait!  One more:

April's Family Photo

We talked about wearing masks for this one but then forgot.  Maybe next month if it's still required. This was obviously taken during the Golden Hour in our backyard.  Justin will be able to join us next month as his school year in coming to an end. Can't wait to have him back for summer.

That's it!  See you next week as we wrap up March and  here's to hoping May will be a better month on all accounts.