Now & Then - Socializing looks different during a Pandemic

 Facebook Memory 2011.10.11 

David M. Post "I had the best time tonight. Thank you so much. Can't wait for our next date tomorrow. ; )"

My comment "Two nights in a row of DAVIDness!! I'm a happy girl. Thanks for the wonderful company!!! Miss you already xo"

David M Comment "I couldn't have asked for a better time. Miss you too! Have a safe trip back and give all my love to everyone."

 I was in San Antonio on business but had my evenings free. So happy we had this chance to visit. Got to see his house and meet his sister and nephew and eat at some favorite restaurants. 

 Facebook Memory 2013.10.11

Katie C post "Pumpkin farm with the Mansers!"

My Comment "Love these!!!"

  The Coopers were visiting Texas. In these photos I had a itsy bitsy Maryvonne growing.

 

 Facebook Memory 2015.10.11

 Jeremy M shared photo

I was in Michigan for Aunt Mary's funeral. We took this moment to slow down and breath. Lovingly remembering and comforted by this togetherness. @Yates Cider Mill, MI

2020

This year we cancelled all our travel after March. Maryvonne and I hope to reschedule our trip to visit Cousin Kari when things settle. My girls trip (with Megan and Kim) to Mexico was cancelled. Adelaide and I had planned to fly up to attend the Michalek family reunion. It got delayed to next year. The Fontenot family reunion also got delayed to next summer. Hoping things are better and our whole family can attend both in 2021. We also missed cousin Alex and cousin Christians weddings, though we got to see photos and videos in real time. We also attended virtual baby showers, wedding showers, and family and friend chats using Zoom, Skype, FB Messanger & FB Messanger Kids. We remain cautious and limit our in person visiting. Preferring outdoor activities. When others travel we wait at least 14 days before visiting with them in person. The girls also miss their sports: swimming (we were already taking a break from team before the Pandemic), gymnastics, and jr roller derby.

So grateful for our friends and family! And their recoveries and/or continued health!!

We are thankful for our own health and continued employment!

And hopeful for better times, while actively participating in respect, caution, and building the community we so greatly desire... equality & equity, safety, health, educational opportunists...

Now & Then - Still Tired, lol

2009.10.05 Facebook Memory

My post "So tired, but I'm about to leave to go work out!"

Grandmama comment: "I can only imagine how tire you are especially after the friday you had. Having car trouble and relying on one car isn't easy... However, I want to tell you how proud I am of you and Rick. You guys truly are an inspiration... Love you!"

2010.10.05 Facebook Memory

My post "- super tired today, going to bed! Night all! "

2012.10.05 Facebook Memory

My post "(sigh) I thought it was just allergies but I've got to be sick with fever, congestion, aches, and overall awful feeling! Booooo "

2014.10.05 Facebook Memory 

Rick's post "Peppa Pig time"

 

2016.10.05 Facebook Memory 

Nana's post "Sweet Adelaide running errands with Nana. Love the picture of her and Leilani, little posers. " 

 2020.10.05 Today

Working on improving our sleep and routine. This last year has brought some better understanding of my fatigue and other complaints. Drink more water, consume more sodium, avoid over heating, take mornings slow... try to get regular and full nights of rest, sleep train to a face up back position (to minimize joint soreness and injury). We are trying to shift my 3am-11am sleep to a more normal 12am-9am along with creating a consistent nighttime routine for everyone. Then will invest in pillows/pads to sleep train in a supported position.

Now & Then: Treasure moments Big and Small

2015.10.04 Facebook Memory 

My post "Made me smile "

 

 

2016.10.04 Facebook Memory

My post "Cosmic Kids Yoga for the win! "

 

 

2020.10.04 Today

My thoughts - we had fun decorating for the season but we also were crabby with each other. The girls played video games together building a map and exploring with some bickering and squeals. They willingly helped and tidied up and also complained about some chores. We wrapped up the day with a note to our penpals and a new treat (peanut butter on saltine crackers with a marshmallow, broiled then topped with another peanut butter cracker). Guin, Grandmama, and I were fans! Thanks Kim W. for the suggestion!

 

Then & Now - Scouts, Birthday, and Outings

2013.10.01 Facebook Memory

My post "Big kid day at DMA!"

My post "Thinking of you Misty M****, nourishing my dorkness - my LOVE of CHAIRS! "

We used to visit the DMA regularly, especially enjoying the First Tuesday Youth programs. Lol, The Panda Chair was a favorite. 

2015.10.01 Facebook Memory

My post "Thinking of you Andy P****... Will be trying a new recipe this year! "

yum yum - Apple Cinnamon Sangria

2016.10.01 Facebook Memory

My post "Proud of my little scout! We learned and laughed a lot! Completed two years as a 'daisy' and as of today she will start her 'brownie' activities."

My post "Happy Birthday MaryCatherine F****"

 

 

2019.10.01 Facebook Memory

Angela H D post "Reptile Club kicks off"

2020.09.30 Yesterday 

Yesterday we enjoyed a fun virtual field trip to a local gourmet popcorn shop. We even got to enjoy samples during the tour (picked up this past weekend). We read our two popcorn picture books afterward. Then the girls shared more corn information they learned from other places.  We watched popcorn drawing lessons and listened to "popcorn" music on YouTube. We enjoyed it all so much we decided we would celebrate National Popcorn Month (October) with more popcorn and new to us recipes. Crunch Crunch Yum Yum

Then & Now - Healing, Playing, and Growing

Facebook Memory from 2012.09.29 

My post "Yummy!! Homemade Carmel Butter cream frosting " 

 

Facebook Memory from 2014.09.29 

My post "YEP! our next girls project... Rick Manser"

 

Facebook Memory from 2015.09.29 

My post "Couldn't agree more!"

 

Facebook Memory from 2016.09.29 

My post

Facebook Memory from 2016.09.29 

Lizzie's post 1 "Lily and her mate playing pie face this afternoon."

(screen shots from the video that was shared included below) 

Lizzie Post 2 "Thank you to the wonderful Manser family for their kind gift to a child in fostercare this holiday season." (photo of a Target giftcard)

Facebook Memory from 2017.09.29 

Rick's post "Sweet Adelaide broke her arm today. Pre pin picture and recovery ice cream."

 

Today 2020.09.29

Weather was sunny with a high of 80. Enjoyed a relaxed morning, swimming in the afternoon. Water was cold, not cool. Eleanor was the first one all the way in and waved her sisters in. We were the only swimmers the entire 90 minutes we were there. At some point one women can in to tan. We enjoyed having the space to ourselves. The expected warmest day of the week is tomorrow, we plan to go back for another swim before the neighborhood closes for the season (this weekend). Guinny assembled a charcuterie board for us all for dinner. Yummm Yummm

 

Then & Now - Park, Walks, and Splashes

FB 2010.09.24

Awareness for tubular sclerosis - walking for Gabe

Tagged in Aunt Sarah's photos:

FB 2013.09.24
My post "Enjoying the splash pad with Guinny "

*Same Park Complex

Today 

We planned to enjoy some sunshine and water at the local splash pad. But the weather was overcast and cool (lol, 60-70s). Wonderful but not for splashing. So ended up opening our windows and turning off electronics and wrote to our penpals this afternoon. We will be mailing out 16 letters/cards tomorrow :)

*Same Park Complex

 

Then & Now - Community

 

Facebook 2017.09.22

My post "Help after the hurricanes Rebuilding/re-stocking for learning!

We are planning our donation drop-off in the coming weeks. Let me know if you have books, curriculum, school supplies, art/craft items you'd like to have me forward on along with mine."

 

My little scouts enjoyed seeing community support in action! They were big helpers too - sorting materials and packing boxes. We filled our Pilot plus the added luggage storage. After collecting materials from Oklahoma and around Texas, we did drive down to drop off donations to fellow homeschoolers: curriculum, books, activities, art and school supplies. It was a great haul and hope many families benefited.

Facebook 2019.09.22

RM post "Fun family night. Kids ate too much candy."

Derby Night! Supporting the women's team and our derby community! We bought many sweet treats from the fundraising table. We also got some really cute threads from the derby girl boutique - both E and M got a bottom and a top.

TODAY 2020.09.22

And recently, during these PANDEMIC times, we continue to contribute toward community and improving. We wear our masks, we wash up well, we minimize socializing, and vote our conscience. And regarding the economy, we are trying to support our local small business and restaurants. Tonight's birthday dinner is take out from Crush Taco. 

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