Day 216

A 6am email told Jamie he was cast in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play being produced by Village Arts (see the Theatre page). First rehearsal is tomorrow night - two days from auditions to first reading! Everyone went to school today. Matteo texted from school after getting on the bus home that he wanted to go back to the Basil & Barley place, so Matt and Jamie took him when he got to the bus stop. The sunset scene is a typical spot for Jamie these days: listening to Prager's Exodus lectures, enjoying the warmth of the fire in the cold evening air, and viewing the sunset.

Day 215

Something of a weird day, or at least unusual (which is saying a lot for 2020). First, all the boys stayed home another day with minor cold symptoms. Out of nowhere, Tracy starts getting a "check coolant" warning in her car. So, Lynn and Jamie took it to the dealership (where it was taken care of on the spot) and afterward hit their favorite French place for an early lunch, La Baguette French Bistro. One of the champagnes they had used the word "creamy" in its description; had to try. And it was! Perrier-Jouet (Grand Brut). Jamie spent most of the afternoon prepping for an audition later that evening and doing some running around including taking Lexi to her tennis lesson. What a hoot that was! David got a doctor's appointment in and Fina was doing school most of day followed by an Improv rehearsal/meeting (in person). 

La Baguette French Bistro

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Day 214

Normal school day for Fina, online. The rest of the gang stayed home for minor cold symptoms. The Starbucks run this morning included a grocery stop for eggs and bread. What?! Tracy never runs out of staples like that. 2020. While at the grocery store, Lynn got a small roast on a whim and cooked it up for dinner along with some carrots, potatoes, and watermelon. 

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Day 213

Turned out to be a cooler day with a great deal of wind. The moment the TimberCreek Kids folks got to the DCC Canyon it became clear that Sunday School was not going to happen out there. Fortunately, there was a backup plan - the auxiliary gym. And that worked very well. Breaking from many after-church lunch traditions, we went to the Club. Well, everyone went but the boys who weren't feeling well. While we were at church, Lexi built the play area for the baby (pictured at the bottom). Nana stayed home from church with most of the kids. Matteo's church youth group met at our house tonight.

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Lexi at the Club for lunch

Lexi built this play area for the baby.

Day 212

The twins had a soccer game today. Unfortunately, David is benched until he's out of the two leg casts (wicked weapons in soccer, I hear). But Jonny was out there giving the other guys grief. He's quite serious about marking up. Jamie did a Parlor Car Chat today on the Bailey Yard, the Golden Spike Tower, and Great Acts of Kindness - all in North Platte, NE. Following the soccer game, Tracy took all the kids home while Matt, Nana, and Papa visited the Lucky Dumpling for lunch. Matt's first time, our second; forgot how good it was. Matt and the boys finished up the first season of The Mandalorian this evening in preparation for the first episode of season two coming out just before Halloween. 

When the dogs need peace and understanding.

Day 211

Second no-school day (except Matteo). So, among other things, out came the Wingspan game. We didn't finish the game, it remains on the table for tomorrow. Beautiful weather today, so some of the kids got some outside time. Horse day for Jamie. He got temporarily re-assigned to a new group that was just starting today that had only one staff person available. It was a group of older boys (teens).

Day 210

HOCO2020! (HOmeCOming Party 2020.) The big day has arrived! The whole day was spent prepping. The great news is that everyone came (I think) and had a wonderful time. In the meantime, Lexi sorts number and alphabet blocks, Tracy puzzles, and Nana and Papa take the boys miniature golfing, get Chick-Fil-A, and serve up strawberry sundaes for an evening treat.