May 2020

I'm gonna call this 'Made it May' :) I feel like this month had some different challenges as online school was in full swing all month, Justin returned to work, we had to say good-bye to our first litter of kittens, and we felt lots of emotions adjusting to changes. 

Here's how we made it through and made some wonderful memories too :)

We got outside! LOTS! Whether riding bikes or a scooter, going for a walk, playing games, or a campfire, we got some fresh air and sunshine :)

There is a kite up there, can you find it? 

We made inside fun too...

We completed lots of school projects, not everything was on the computer!

We had fun with our pets

And welcomed a new litter of kittens

We celebrated some special days too. 

Rose got to use power tools to make me a special Mother's Day gift.

And she dressed up as the cutest unicorn to deliver it :)

Our family grew! Only Justin was able to attend his brother's wedding in person, but Rose and I enjoyed watching it from home :) Congrats!

We got all festive for Memorial Day! 

We've come a long way in 9 years! (not sure we're gonna be able to do this one in another 9 years!)

April 2020

What a month! But in true Stillinger Family style we made the most of it and had lots of fun making memories :)

We got outside, as much as possible! Nothing makes me feel better than fresh air and luckily we had some really nice days to enjoy :)

We dug out the train set and Rose has become a pro at making her own tracks.

Justin taught Rose how to do burn outs on her bike...so that's cool :)

We can't go camping anywhere yet, but a tent in yard is still fun!

We planted our sunflower seeds

And a few other flowers to cheer us up :)

We went on lots of walks

And bike rides! Rose tackled a 5 mile mountain bike trail with little whining, and she said she'd do it again! WIN :)

We made some new Easter memories.

Justin and Rose had a great time decorating eggs...

And Rose and mommy had a great time making peanut butter eggs!

We also made some yummy cookies

And made yummy boxes that we delivered to Rose's cousins :)

We sent Rose on an Easter scavenger hung

to find her 'basket' :)

We started 'home' schooling...I feel like I can check this one off a list that it was never on :) 

We're having some fun times, but we all miss school. 

Always the best part of April no matter what else is going on is celebrating our sweet girl!

Happy 9!!!

Rose also loves sharing a birthday month with her daddy!

And sharing a love for Legos :)

March 2020

It's been quite a month right? Rose if you are reading this at some point in the future I am sure this is a month you will come to and remember how quickly your life changed as did everything in the world. Like every other month up until the middle of this month, our routines were solid and predictable. Now we are all taking it day by day. Some things have had unexpected positives...we've been baking a lot, had virtual piano sessions, and lots of calls to a friend you haven't seen in awhile. But there have been sad times too like no more dance or aerial yoga classes and cancelling our family vacation. You are doing so awesome with sharing your feelings and helping us to make the best of what is going on :)

So here was March 2020!

We got in an aerial yoga class

 And even purchased our own...we didn't even know what a good idea this would turn out to be :)

Also another good move that we didn't know at the time...welcoming our first litter of foster kittens! We didn't tell Rose ahead of time and surprised her that evening. 

Mom is Snickerdoodle so they all got cookie names: Sugar, S'mores, Chocolate Chip, and Macaroon.

They were less than 2 days old when we received them and we have so enjoyed watching them grow! We have seen their eyes open and watched them wobble around on their little legs!

It feels so nice to have these cute little ones in our home right now :)

Before school was closed Rose had crazy hair day...wasn't sure how we were going to top the toilet paper last year, but bird in nest was lots of fun :)

We have made the best of choosing to limit our activities and contact with others. 

We did a family drive-by to wish a coworkers child Happy Birthday :)

Rose had her first virtual piano lesson...it was fun :)

We have been keeping up with reading, art, and math activities

 Playing lots of family games

And getting some fresh air when we can :)

We also got to enjoy an early birthday present! This was perfect timing Aunt Laura :)

Everyday is an adventure! Here's looking forward to lots of family time April :)