Quarantined Life: Another round of baking

This was probably the easiest, and according to mom, the tastiest baked good we have made so far!  Yummy rice krispie treats....so much better than the pre-made packaged ones!!  Hopefully mom does not eat them all before dinner!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Virtual Learning

Today was my first day of virtual learning.  I was setup and ready to go today.  After mom and I researched the process last night we decided that I could sleep in (a benefit of all this crazy stuff), so I woke up around 9:30 to start my day.  While mom was on a conference call I got ready, made my bed and checked my school tasks for the day.  By 9am on Monday I get all my assignment for the week.  By lunch I had finished my weeks worth of work for all my odd hour classes.  It was pretty easy and nice to work at my own pace.  In order to ensure I have things to do the rest of the week, I held off looking at my even hours class work - I will save that for tomorrow.  This virtual learning is pretty cool! and I love my office set up!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Driveway Art

Mom and I got into the chalk art mood and made some art.  Mom started by wanting to make a cool barbell with a "Stay Strong" label - you would then lay under it for photos.  Well, her barbell was not good -----so, she added some flowers and we will just call it "art".

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Easter Decoration

We are now officially ready for Easter.  Hope the bunny doesn't get Covid-19!

Stay Well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Just Dance

Dad ordered me the Just Dance video game for out Xbox.  We spent the night trying it out....and it's going back.  We needed a video camera accessory in order for it to be cool.  Boo!  It was a few hours of entertainment though!!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Social Distancing Bike Rides & Walks

We are having daily walks/bike rides with the Utting's while ensure we are staying 6' apart.  Its super easy to do while biking and the parents are doing it with one family on the sidewalk and the other on the street.  It's so nice to get exercise, fresh air and to keep up with friend!  This weekend I clocked in over 18 miles on the bike with mom and dad walking over 10 miles! 


On Saturday after our ride/walk we celebrated with Sonic happy hour with the Uttings- each of us in our own cars, but parked next to each other. 

Yay us!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: A Card a Day

Mom and I are having fun spreading love by sending one greeting card a day to our friends and family as part of our bucket list.  It gives us some purpose and something to ensure we do every day. 

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Bikes

Today the bikes came out.  Dad filled the tires, dusted off the bikes and we went on our first rides of the spring!  Dad and I rode this afternoon and all 3 of us explored a new trail this evening.  It was so fun and something we will be adding to our daily exercise routine!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Lucky Dog

I am one lucky dog!  Tons of cuddles, walks, walks, walks and more cuddles! 

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Cuddles

Still our favorite part of this craziness!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Wreck this Journal

I have started wrecking this journal.  Every page has different ways for you to destroy it.  Mom wants me to do it to break away from some of my perfectionist tendencies.  I am not going to lie- I am having a hard time doing some of the things it suggests!  It wants me to break the spine and take it in the shower....among a ton of other scary things!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Walks and Sunsets

We go on a ton of walks nowadays!  Last nights walk had a very pretty view!

Stay Well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Pretty House

Mom thought our house looked pretty last night when we took a walk.  We had mulch laid, dad mowed the grass and mom put the Spring wreath on the door. 

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Daily Lists

Each night I make lists of what I want to accomplish the next day.  Sometimes, mom has ideas for me.  I agree with some of them - not all of them!  I like the lists because it adds some structure to my day.  Next week we will have to add virtual school to the list!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Pajamas

This is very true!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Spa night

Dad and I pampered ourselves with under eye masks.  Goodbye dark circles and puffiness....ha!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Organization

While mom and dad worked yesterday I organized my closet!  I moved many of my winter items into the guest closet and brought summer into my bedroom closet!  I even ordered new clip hangers and hung all my shorts!  This freed up space in my dresser drawer to organize it!  I love being organized and having space!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Mom's view while she worked...

Dad took a work break to get me outside!  We played some volleyball followed by a walk.  Mom had to sneak a peak while on a conference call!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Cuddles

The most fun part of all this craziness - CUDDLES!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Dog Show

We watched a little bit of a dig show last night and Mia was super interested.  We have never seen her really watch TV before, but she sure was.  It was hilarious!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Bingo Night

We have been having so much fun with the House Party app!  Last night we had another Bingo night with the Stilley's, Nama and Papa, Aunt Linda and Uncle Pat and Colleen.  It was so much fun!  Papa had more rounds of prizes and we all had a blast playing, taking and giggling!  I can't wait for the next one!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Workouts

In addition to our daily walks, I am getting in my swim dry land workouts. Here I am doing a mini version of it in Isolation HQ! 

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Cake contest

My friend, Reese sent out a challenge to my friends and I yesterday.  The challenge was to bake and decorate a cool cake.  We then texted everyone photos and voted at 6:30 last night!  I won second place and had a prize of Lifesaver Gummies delivered to my doorstep!  So fun! The next challenge is a makeup tutorial which we will share Tuesday.  Can't wait!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Nail Salon

Yesterday I pampered mom with a gel manicure!  They turned out beautiful and she loves them!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Gratitude

Mom just started the gratitude journal that Dad and I got her for Christmas.  She is excited to start the day on a good note each morning. 

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Coloring Progress

This coloring thing takes time...luckily we have that!  Mom and I are making progress on our adulyt coloring book!  Wonder how many more hours it will take??

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Edible Cookie Dough

In my effort to try something new everyday, I made homemade edible cookie dough today!  It is amazing and we plan to make ourselves cookie dough ice cream for dessert tonight!  Thank goodness we went on an hour walk and I did my 30 minute dry land work out today!  YUM!

Stay well,

Kate

xoxo

Quarantined Life: Coach Kate

I want mom to become a better volleyball player because she needs help!  Today I gave her her first lesson.  She was able to pass a bit better, but we have a lot of work still to do!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo

Quarantined Life: Social Distancing Walks

We have been going on a ton of walks since being quarantined!  Today we met the Utting's and had a  social distancing walk!  We stayed within 6' of each other with them on the sidewalk and us on the street.  It was super fun to see friends and chat for the hour long walk!  We decided to make it a daily event! 

Someone set up a little area near the pond where you can grab supplies to make notes and art projects for those needing their spirits lifted.  They even included wipes to wipe down what you touch.  Such a cool idea!

Stay well,
Kate
xoxo