November 2020

 We camped in November! A first for us and of course 2020 is a year for lots of firsts :) We found a campground with an open spot and enjoyed a bonus night of camping we didn't think we would have in 2020. 

Rose was a trooper and no worries, she stayed nice and toasty :)

And the next day was gorgeous for exploring a new park

And even getting out on the water :)

We took a break this month from fostering kittens and loved on our pets :)

This one has been the perfect fit for our family and keeps us on our toes :)

Rose has continued to have her piano lessons via Zoom and they are going so well! Of course, she misses having lessons in person, but overall this is working. 

We are making the most of all the time we are getting to spend together. 

We're pulling some old games off the shelf and having lots of fun. 

Thanksgiving was different this year, but still with lots of dessert

Rose chose to have pink and blue bands on her braces due to a new little cousin due to arrive this month...

And it was a little girl

We also started getting into the Christmas spirit with some holiday traditions

Look at all those years of Rose!

This years fun ornament was a nod to the most sought out paper product of 2020 :)

Rose is also helping build a special present for her pets

October 2020

I feel like all year I wait for October, not only is is my birthday month, but I think the most beautiful time of year. This October like most of 2020 was different than usually, but lots of memories were still made and will be cherished. 

Justin and Rose tackled some new windows for our bedroom. Pop would be so proud of Rose's new power tool skills :)

Rose is also working on her gymnastic skills and most importantly challenging herself!

We have also been keeping up our aerial yoga skills :)

Our sweet little girl needed to have a baby tooth removed, it was about 20 minutes and she was super afterwards! 

Rose and I got some special time together this month along with a few other friends :)

Happy 29 plus to me...it's just a number, so celebrate anyone you want :)

We also got to spend some time at our favorite place with some friends for a great day!

We also enjoyed carving pumpkins

And we headed out with cousins for some trick-or-treating. Rose was so excited that people had the a candy chute.

We also got some new family pictures with the bus!

Look at that cute face!

September 2020

We spent lots of time out in nature and on the water. We made it to two campgrounds for the first time this year: Codorus and Gifford Pinchot. 

We love fall weather camping! Fewer bugs, cool nights, and still warm enough to jump in the water :)

We even all got to sleep in the bus once this camping season :) Not sure how many more season this tall girl has left on the hammock and then she plans to take over the bus and kick us out :(

Usually the Stillinger extended family camp for a weekend at Knoebels...that didn't happen this year, so we made a new memory of camping at Grandpa and Grandma Stillinger's.

Everyone had a great time! Rose loves being a big cousin :)

And we're getting school accomplished too. It definitely looks different, but it's working and I think even going well :)

We had to say good-bye to our litter of 6...

But Rose loved this little one so much we found him a home with a friend and get to see cute updates

And we couldn't part with momma, so she's a Stillinger now :)

Welcome to the family: Mama Rapunzel 'Rapz' Clare Stillinger :)

Our other cats are getting used to the new addition, but prefer Justin. 

We'll end with this one...I think this will be our Christmas card photo for 2020 :)