Then Lagoon announced they were opening with lots of restrictions, but they were still opening! We got online, made a reservation for 12:30, and we were off.
Jun 10, 2020
COVID-19 - Trip to Lagoon
We were so excited last Christmas when we all received season passes to Lagoon! Then COVID-19 happened and we didn't even know for sure if we would be able to use them.
For the most part, lines were shorter and overall, there were fewer people in the park.
We had SO much fun! We are already planning another trip for next week.
See you there?!
Jun 7, 2020
COVID-19 - Final Awards
Curly's school had great plans for the last day. Students could turn in their chromebooks, pick up their final awards, a yard sign and say goodbye to their teachers all in one quick easy stop. It took less than 5 minutes.
She insisted on masks and careful social distancing, but this kindness from her has made all the difference. As a 6th grader leaving his elementary school for the last time, Curly finally has some closure.
We are so proud of Curly!! He received every top award available to a 6th grader including Hope of America. I can't imagine anyone more ready for middle school than he is.
Curly and Baby Doll also each earned their Soaring Leader medallion! This was a ton of extra work on their own time. Anyone can earn it, but only 2 kids did in each of their classes. So proud of both of them.
Curly's teacher didn't think that was good enough, so she invited her kids in small groups to come to her home so she could present their awards in person and on her own time frame.
So glad it's finally summer.
Jun 4, 2020
Capture the Flag Redux
During the first week or so of March, I was approached by a company about a game that they would like us to try out for them. The designer actually went to our local high school. We had several games to choose from, but Capture the Flag Redux by Starlux Games sounded like something I wanted to share with the kids. After all, it was one of our favorite night games when we were growing up.
Not surprisingly, the rules are very similar to the ones we played, but the big difference is that each player is wearing a light-up wristband it their team's color, so it is much more difficult for people to sneak around. The "flag" is also lit up as are the lines to divide the field.
Because of COVID-19, it took us a couple of months before we could get enough people together to play a good game, but finally, restrictions in Utah were lifted a little and we were able to get a couple of teams.
My kids wanted to start out just using the backyard. I was skeptical since there were very few places to hide in a game like that, but they played anyway. The game went quickly with lots of laughter and bumped heads when two team members ran into each other. After that, we decided to use our entire third of an acre lot to play the game. Each team had control of one of the sideyards and other than running through the house, it was anything goes.
Since I was just watching and taking pictures, I thought Curly could give you his opinion:
I'm Curly. This game was very fun and easy to set up and play. It needs to be played in a big area though or it is not as fun. The glowing pieces are really cool but they die pretty fast, so they probably need better batteries. It is a great game and is easy to take with you and play in the light too.
When I asked others, both adults and kids, everyone had a great time and was willing to play again at the next family party. I only have two requests... first, we have big people in our family, and some of them couldn't wear the wristbands because they were too small. Second, we have a BIG family, so we would love to see a couple more wristbands of each color in the box.
Can you imagine playing this at a park or a family reunion? That would be truly amazing!!
Not surprisingly, the rules are very similar to the ones we played, but the big difference is that each player is wearing a light-up wristband it their team's color, so it is much more difficult for people to sneak around. The "flag" is also lit up as are the lines to divide the field.
Because of COVID-19, it took us a couple of months before we could get enough people together to play a good game, but finally, restrictions in Utah were lifted a little and we were able to get a couple of teams.
My kids wanted to start out just using the backyard. I was skeptical since there were very few places to hide in a game like that, but they played anyway. The game went quickly with lots of laughter and bumped heads when two team members ran into each other. After that, we decided to use our entire third of an acre lot to play the game. Each team had control of one of the sideyards and other than running through the house, it was anything goes.
Since I was just watching and taking pictures, I thought Curly could give you his opinion:
I'm Curly. This game was very fun and easy to set up and play. It needs to be played in a big area though or it is not as fun. The glowing pieces are really cool but they die pretty fast, so they probably need better batteries. It is a great game and is easy to take with you and play in the light too.
When I asked others, both adults and kids, everyone had a great time and was willing to play again at the next family party. I only have two requests... first, we have big people in our family, and some of them couldn't wear the wristbands because they were too small. Second, we have a BIG family, so we would love to see a couple more wristbands of each color in the box.
Can you imagine playing this at a park or a family reunion? That would be truly amazing!!
Jun 1, 2020
COVID-19 - American Gothic
I'm pretty sure you are all familiar with this painting. It's called American Gothic and the artist definitely had a sense of humor.
I will spare you all the details, but sometime when you are bored, take a minute and look it up on Wikipedia.
I think this one turned out great, but after 8 weeks of being isolated in our family group, this one is probably more appropriate.
I will spare you all the details, but sometime when you are bored, take a minute and look it up on Wikipedia.
The reason I am giving you a mini art lesson is because Sport was given an assignment by his English teacher to choose a popular painting and then to recreate it COVID-style.
Guess who he recruited to be his models?
I think this one turned out great, but after 8 weeks of being isolated in our family group, this one is probably more appropriate.
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