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It's been awhile. Work, home school, and singing for Pascha kept me busy. But I will try to be back more frequently. I realized this is a good a journal as any and I'm terrible at writing in a physical journal with a pen. I have the best of intentions, but it never seems to stick. How many times do you need to do something to form a habit?

Porch Photo Shoot

Late last year, I decided to move our annual photo shoot to the Winter or Spring, rather than the Fall. We have a lot of family photos with colorful leaves and brown grass. I thought, "What fun if we do a Winter shoot in the snow!" Then COVID-19 hit. Needless to say, we didn't get photos taken.

Then, a neighbor posted her photographer would be in the neighborhood doing Porch Photos! Perfect timing, as we also needed a photo to submit for the Church montage for Pascha. Our photos turned out awesome, despite L having a small meltdown just as she arrived. Angela Rabbitt was amazing! She kept her social distance and got L to smile after a few last minute tears.

Photos courtesy la rabbitt photography

If you didn't get a card from us this past year, PLEASE don't remove us from your list! I promise there will be one coming next year.

We Made the Internet

Side note - about a month ago, the Minnesota Children's Museum asked for submissions for their blog to share how families were being creative at home. I submitted shots from when we painted our front window to brighten our street and celebrate Pascha. I had no idea if they would be accepted. Found out today that we were the post for the day!

https://mcm.org/diy-window-mosaic/

Can't say we broke the internet, but the Communications Director reached out to me to let me know she had posted it and the response was really positive with a lot of engagement. So glad that we could inspire others to be creative, too!

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