The Updike's

My tradition of running the Bolder Boulder was cancelled because of COVID - but that didn't stop us from creating our family fun day.  Though we are still under "Safer at home" rules, we tried to be creative and plan some fun things. First up . . . Donuts at Lemar's.  We ate them in Garrett's truck.  It was a slightly chilly morning - but it ended up warming up a bit. Next adventure was Philip S. Miller park in Castle Rock.  We made sure we got to this park early so that we could avoid any possible crowds.  The kids had so much fun playing at the various connected parks. I didn't get a picture of the stairs . . . but we all did the mini incline.  200 stairs.  With a little extra needed cheerleading for the girls and we all made it up.   We had a creative outlet and participated in a fun little service project.  We made over 25 notes/pictures for a senior living care center.  We e...

Diana came up with a fun idea near the end of school and for the rest of the summer.  We decided that we would try and hit all of the local donuts shops.  2 down and 11 more to go!  So yummy!  Grandma Crossley sent the kiddos some fun bird houses to paint.  She wants to hang them up in her tree that the grandkids love to climb.    Boston's final school project: Homemade lava lamps.  It was sad that he couldn't participate in his 3rd grade class store because of remote learning . . . but he had fun creating his product even though he didn't get a chance to actually sell them.  He is giving his class presentation over the computer.  Presley just loves to come down randomly and sit on Garrett's lap while he is working.  We SURVIVED!!!  We were so excited for the last day of school on May 22. We got into our groove for remote learning...