Green thumbs

It's about time somebody cleaned up this garden, and it's becoming clear that the other people in this house just aren't going to get the work done. 

All aboard the crazy train

What? Dad said to make a crazy face, and I just happened to have one ready to go. 

Happy 70th to Grandmom and Pop

Not sure Grandmom and Pop were sure we'd even get to have a party this year, given everything that has happened. But not only did we get together to celebrate another year of their love, but we also brought an entire choir to sing happy birthday to them. Of course, the whole choir was just in Shane's head, but it was pretty spectacular nonetheless. 

 

Snips and snails

If there's a snake anywhere nearby, the cats or the boys are gonna find it and play with it. 
 

Water ice with Aunt Kate

Cool treats on a hot spring day are great, but they're even better when you get to have them with cousins and family. 

First day of school, part 2

  

Emma gets to go back to school five days a week, but because of overcrowding in my class, I'm only heading back twice a week. So I had a separate "first day" of school this year, which was exciting, but also a little confusing. 

But the good news is with each day, I feel like normal life is getting closer. 

And closer. 

OK, Dad, they get the joke. Stop before the camera is up my nose. 

First day of school ... in person

It took more than a year to head back into the classroom, but today I got to head back into school and sit alongside my friends for our first in-person teaching in waaay too long. It's a little bit weird, a little bit scary, but ...

... also a lot exciting.