Fourth of July

 Fourth of July.  It was very low key, due to Covid.  We did get to shoot of some fireworks in the driveway

Changing a Tire

 Lon has never changed a tire. But one of his friends was able to come over as they both were only in their rooms and not going out. For the sake of their mental health it was a good to get a visit.  He now knows how to change a tire.  He did a good job, got it done, did all the problem solving he needed to.  I was proud of him. 

Confirmation

 In June of 2020, Lon was confirmed in the Catholic Church. Due to covid we could only have parents and sponsers. There was no party or reception for them.  That part made me sad.  

 Waiting for the Bishop and Father Artur.  

 

We are very proud of Lon 

My Knee Replacement

 Lon was a trooper though my right knee replacement surgery in May of 2020.  He got things I needed, he spent time with me. Encouraged my PT.  It was hard on him as well.   

After I was able to walk a bit.  That took about a month to get there

Scouts

 Since I last posted Lon has ranked up well in Scouts!  Just before Covid hit, he made 1st class.  Finally passing his swim test. 

He is now a Life Scout.  Working on his Eagle.  He has not decided what his project will be yet. I will keep you posted. 

Getting ready for the ceramony for Order of the Arrow.  This was after his ordeal

Thoughts on Virtual School

 Lon has done this whole school year as a Virtual student.  My thoughts, it was a failed experiement.  It was ridiculous to think that a kid would sit in front of his/her computer for 7 hours, even if the teacher was just staring at them.  At an in person school, he would have friends to talk to, other work he could have done. But on line, he just had to stare at the teacher staring at him. It was mind numbing. He would leave the computer on and zone out, or do other things.  All I want him to do is pass his core classes.   It was more struggle than it was worth.   I am just hoping we are not on the 5 year high school plan.   Next year will be better. 

Trying to start recapping the past year.

 Lon needed to pass the BSA swim test to become first class.  He has trouble swimming. He has a hard time in the water, he doesn't float!  We were on our way to CT (pictures as soon as I can find them), by the time we got back from there the pool would be closed. This was the LAST day he could pass the test until the following year.  It was NOW or wait, waiting would mean cutting it close for Eagle.  I shamelessly bribed him. I told him that if he did all the requirements while I filmed them, I would take him to Disney World for President's Day Weekend.  The kid did it! One take.  So I had to keep my word. I worked like crazy and we did it.  President's Day Weekend is crazy busy.  

We will try to avoid that weekend and spring break too!  

We had a great time! Of course. 

we waited for the kiss goodnight.  

We rode the Skyliner!   I did okay, Lon loved it.  

Castle! 

We love it when random characters walk around and Country Bear Jamboree has a soft spot in my heart.  Always will 

Lon was not so thrilled. He was hungry. He is always hungry! 

On the skyliner, way up high. 

Galaxy's Edge.  My little nerd heart was amazed and happy.  Lon was making his droid. It was super crowded inside the shop, so I waited, happily outside, drinking my blue milk. It is better than the green milk in my opinion.  You could get it with alcohol added but we chose not to . 

More in the next couple days. 

This was the last few weeks before we had a year of two weeks to flatten the curve.  

 It has been a very long time since I posted anything on this blog.  I need to catch up with this horrible year. Pandemic, the shut down of the world, riots, and more!  But we still did somethings as a family and I need to go back and document all of it. Or at least give an overview.  

We did go to to Disney in February, before the two week shut down to flatten the curve that turned into a full year. 

Lon has made Life Scout, on his way to Eagle.  

There is more as I will try to post as I go back through the year in photos.