With All My Love

Dear Children,

So much happier having two more children under the roof. Hunter and Cooper arrived late Saturday, early Sunday morning. We let them sleep in a bit before we had our Sunday morning meeting. Still having hope for the remaining few holding out. To entice, I need to record the daily entertainment, at an all time high. We laugh all day. When I went back to work yesterday, I walked in the door and started up again.

Hunter was very thoughtful to volunteer to make the dinner. I always appreciate help in the kitchen. Dad told me he had roasted vegetables and made scalloped potatoes. Nice! What Dad didn't know was that Hunter blended up my beans I cooked in the crock pot, added cheese powder from boxed macaroni and cheese, and poured on top of his potatoes. It was slow in coming, but eventually they were tasted, and finally consumed. I was surprised. They were tasty! and mostly tasted like beans. But the butternut squash and beet roast was my favorite.

Hunter, after one half day in my bedroom, moved his office, including two large monitors he brought with him, to the garage. Using a dresser, he mostly stands for his phone calls or sits on a high chair. He loves being outside. The weather has fully cooperated, providing cooler breezes and warm sunshine. When he's done, he challenges his brothers to fooz ball, dart board and ping pong tournaments. Miller is in heaven. Hunter is also a HUGE help in reminding us to hold Come Follow Me. Nightly. We should schedule some screen time and share our gatherings with you. They're fun.491

Cooper does not want to work in the grocery store at the moment, as they are the only ones hiring, and instead visits his classes on the computer and does homework. Granbury ISD distributed Chromebooks to the three students in the house, which we picked up last week, and Cooper is able to use one when he has need. He was tasked with fixing the ping pong table. Needs a few screws reattaching the metal bracket to the table itself. He was also tasked with turning my two wood nightstands, in the garage, and formerly from your aunt in Tyler, into porch chairs. Saw the possibilities on social media and became inspired. Cooper brought home and taught us his Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza game. Fun! I had to pull out after my fingers were twisted and mashed, as I needed them to be typing the next morning. Hilarious!

Sawyer has the most homework, and is diligent in getting it all done first. He mows the grass and weed whips when he needs a break. Never thought I'd experience that. He is also diligent about his daily work outs. He's added throwing with Miller to his regiment. He also bakes weekly Sourdough loaves that are devoured quickly. He's getting good! His 17th birthday was celebrated with a pair of cowboy boots and a pair of boot flared jeans.

Breyer loves going back to school, even if on line. Her teacher zoomed all the students together yesterday, and again on Friday. Obviously remembering to raise your hand before speaking assists in keeping order. The teachers from her school also did a drive-by parade, with a long line of vehicles waving signs, balloons, streamers, through the subdivisions, to show their love to their students. It was very sweet and much appreciated. Unfortunately, she missed it, but I caught it as it was leaving the subdivision.

Breyer and Wagner spend a lot of time together, whether or not she's in the grooming mood, the chase me on my bike mood, or follow me while I'm on Cooper's long board, he's a faithful companion. Not always willing but easy to persuade. She and Hunter joined me while he was being evaluated by the search and rescue team.  Obviously he's not a hound, so I'm confused as to why they want him to act like one. Because he has no ball drive, I asked for the hound test. He finishes the task, just differently than a hound ie nose up off the ground sometimes, and using eyes to look around as well as his nose. If you find the person, what technique is used shouldn't matter! But we both have a lot to learn and will persevere in our efforts.

We appreciate all the family members that have reached out and continue to reach out. Social media is a blessing.Stay safe! Stay healthy! Stay in touch!

Love,

Mom