9/27/2020

 

Daddy picked this soccer ball out for Jacob for his first birthday.  

Talking minecraft

Jared worked on filling in this low spot by the barn.

Eli came into our room shortly after 7am saying there was a great blue heron by our pond.  We got up to see it but by then it was gone.  Eli lost a tooth yesterday and left a note for the tooth fairy asking if he could trade a drawing (minecraft fox) for his tooth so he could keep it. Jared went to get the second load of round bales and loaded them in the barn with the tractor.  We played a game of soccer with the boys.  Went to town for groceries and got pizza's for lunch.  After lunch Jared worked on cleaning out the compost in the barn.   I cut down some plants that didn't look so good any more.  The boys played minecraft.  Jared and I took a walk in the woods and sat on the swing.  Then we sat on the back deck and called Grandma and Grandpa.  We played another game of soccer with the boys.  This evening we had popcorn pop and ice cream and watched Miracle.  

9/26/2020

Eli's game

Adam's game

Who's tallest?

 I finished glazing pots while Jared went into town to get Sat goodies.  We went outside and played soccer with the boys.  Eli practiced being goalie.  Shortly after noon we headed into town to get Eli some goalie gloves.  They can't provide them this year with Covid.  The boys had soccer pictures at 1:00.  Both their games started at 2:00.  They only allow 2 spectators at the games and we all have to wear masks.  Nana got to come watch the games this week since they are both playing at the same time.  We watched the first half of Eli's game.  He played midfield and did great.  At halftime we headed over to Adam's game and Daddy came to watch Eli.  Eli was goalie for the second half.  Adam played Center defense.  After the game Pastor Scott said he was sorry he didn't give Adam a break in the second half of the game.  He said the team really needed him to stay in.  Adam didn't mind.  He loves that position and plays it very well.  At home the boys played minecraft.  I washed the bottom of my pots.  Then Jared and I loaded the kiln.  Jared went to Dan's to get the trailer with 4 round bales.  The tractor needs a new battery so it wouldn't start.  We pushed the bales off the trailer.  While Jared took the trailer back the boys and I rolled the round bales into the barn.  They were very heavy to turn so they would roll in the right direction to the barn.  Adam had a great idea of using grain bags.  We rolled the bales on top of some grain bags and then they turned so easy.  We will get 4 more bales tomorrow. We ate dinner late and had sloppy jo's.  The boys gave us their weekly tours of what they've been creating in their minecraft worlds.  They plug their computers into the tv so we can all see.  I love seeing what they've been working on.  

9/25/2020

Eli had so much fun building this little house.

It was really foggy this morning on the way to school.  The boys had a half day today so I picked them up at 11:15 and we headed to Nana and Papa.  Even thought we had to social distance we had a great time. Vikki and the kids came over too.  Vikki made us some yummy coffee. We sat on the deck and visited. Mom made pizza for the boys for lunch.  She gave me some yummy baked potatoes.  She had lots of yummy treats and little ice cream cones.  Went to the shed to see what Dad was working on.  He is working on a mantle for over Vikki's fireplace.  The boys put on their cleats and kicked the soccer ball around.   They said they love Nana's yard for playing soccer.  We got home a little after 6pm. Jared had burgers on the grill.  He made a couple ash glaze samples to try.  After dinner the boys played minecraft.  Jared and I worked on glazing pottery.  

 

9/24/2020

                                                                   Runyan's pottery shop

Picking up boys at the middle school

Adam and Eli school pictures

Adam soccer practice

Jacob driving home on our road

Basketball with the soccer ball                                                    

Mugs I made this week

I made handles before taking the boys to school.  It took me a long time to turn left coming out from the school today.  People turning right kept blocking my view.  Usually I can get out pretty quickly.  Jared and I headed to Runyan's pottery shop this morning.  Jared needed a blue glaze ingredient and we got a couple tools.  We could walk around in that shop all day.  We got home around 11:00.  Jared had an 11:30 meeting.  I trimmed pots and put handles on my mugs.  I had to finish after getting home with the boys.  I finished my handles around 5:00 and then we had to leave for Adam's soccer practice.  Adam handed me a wet mask to wash when practice was over.  Practice was from 5:30 to 7:00.  Jacob, Eli and Daddy kicked the soccer ball around in the empty field.  At home we ate a late dinner and watched tv.  Read to the boys and tucked them in bed.  

9/23/2020

The bright red sun in my foggy rear window made me think a cop was on my tail with his lights on. The boys thought that was funny.  Made a bunch of mugs today.   It was another beautiful day. Took a walk in the woods with Wyatt.  Jacob had homework and Eli practiced his instrument.   Eli had his first soccer practice this evening.  Eli gets to be goalie for their first game.  Thats his favorite position. Talked to Grandma on the phone.  Found an empty field so kicked the ball around until Eli was done.  Jacob loves soccer so much now.  I wish we could have signed him up.  We weren't sure if he was going to have marching band practice.  Jacob drove home from the end of our road a couple times today and did great parking the van.  Jared made sure it wasn't so easy for him and parked on our road facing the ditch to start.  

9/22/2020

This morning Jared and I unloaded the kiln. The bottom of Peyton’s bowl exploded on my spoon rest. Today I made handles and trimmed mugs.  Then I waxed our pottery.  I finished attaching handles after getting home with the boys. Jacob worked on homework and then the boys played minecraft. After dinner we went outside and played soccer until it was too dark. Jacob and Adam won.  Gave Jared a haircut.

9/21/2020

Adam soccer practice

 It was a beautiful day today.  I made some mugs and a vase on the wheel.  Took a walk in the woods this afternoon with Wyatt and we sat on the swing.  Jacob sent me a message that there was one Covid  case at the high school.  Soon I also got a message from the school.  Adam and Eli played minecraft when they got home from school. They now have their own minecraft server which they really enjoy working on together.   Jacob had a bunch of homework.  Adam had soccer practice from 5:30 to 6:45 this evening.  We all went and watched practice from the van.  Jacob brought his homework to work on it in the van.  Adam really enjoyed practice even with a mask on.  His coach is Pastor Scott.  Five of the boys on the team go to our church.  A couple girls were on his team last year.  At home we ate a late dinner and watched tv.