Our weather changed drastically this week – Swinter has arrived! Summer and Winter have collided and I’m not sure who will win. We’d been having very warm weather – in the 90’s – then the temperature dropped significantly and along with it came snow! Autumn is supposed to arrive in less than two weeks so hopefully we’ll still have a fall this year and get to enjoy some moderate weather for a change.
While the snow was a complete shock, hopefully the moisture and cooler temps will help the fires in our state. The smoke and air quality have been so poor lately.
Our mountains have been hidden many days recently from smoke.
Monday night we were celebrating Labor Day with our small group at an outside BBQ wearing shorts, tank tops, and flip flops. The next day we had to dig out winter coats, hats, and gloves. I still can’t quite believe it! On the plus side, the weather change inspired me to get cozy. I spent most of Tuesday baking and cooking and we turned on the fireplace that evening. We moved our thermostat from A/C directly to Heat – not sure we’ve ever done that without some days in between needing neither.
We’ve been in school two weeks now and so far so good! We continue to pray for health for our school community so we can remain open. We’re slowly getting used to our new school routine – getting up early, homework, packing lunches, and fitting in drums and ballet. We’ve all been tired but we’ll be in our rhythm soon. With Kenny still working from home, we can now have day-time dates! We had lunch out together last week and enjoy lunch together at home most days. So fun. We continue to split the carpool duties – Kenny drives in the morning and I pick up in the afternoon. It works very well – we both enjoy the time in the car with the kids and listening to them talk about their day.
Goodbye, flowers!
As the snow begins outside, Anna is trying to get used to the new temps while doing homework.
2020 continues to keep us on our toes – and knees – trusting our Heavenly Father who knows and plans all.