2020 in Review

 

This year started off much like any other year with plans, goals, and hopes for the year to come. Then we all had to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. But as I look back over the year, our family was still making memories that will last a lifetime.

January – College News

·         Kaylee received a letter stating she was accepted at Lamar University!

·         Brieanna received a letter stating she made the President’s List Fall 2019!

 

February – Time for the Symphony

·         We made a trip to Baton Rouge to see a dear friend perform in the symphony.

·         Brieanna was selected to attend the symphony with the Dean.

 

March – Stay at Home

·         Stay at home orders stopped all our outings. Girls stayed home during this time. I only went out to get groceries. David only went out for work.

·         During this time, I began to clean even more than usually because Isabelle has a primary immunodeficiency and I did not want her to get sick during this pandemic.

 

April – Celebration at Home

·         Isabelle turned 14-years-old and we were unable to give her a big birthday party as usual due to the pandemic; but family and friends mailed her birthday cards and we had a great celebration at home.

·         During this time, everything went online. Virtual doctor appointments. Zoom dance classes. Facebook Live for church. Facebook has really been a blessing during this time because I was able to see/hear my grandmother sing through Facebook when Regency Care shared a video.

 

May – Trials and Triumphs

·         David was furloughed; but God provided work through a friend and he has really enjoyed working at the beach cabin using his carpentry skills.

·         Ballet classes and track meets resumed!

·         We were able to attend a wedding! It was absolutely beautiful and I was honored to be able to help with the decorations because the bride has a special place in my heart.

 

June – Academic Achievements

·         Kaylee’s graduation was not as planned; but even better. Our church pastor allowed a Sunday service to be Facebook Live for family and friends to witness her graduation ceremony.

·         Brieanna received a letter stating she made the President’s List Spring 2020!

 

July – Recital Time

·         Isabelle’s ballet recital was not as planned; but they were able to perform using the Ballroom at a local hotel and conference center. And we were able to see this performance while social distancing.

·         Isabelle’s recital with Studio D was through video at the studio; but she was able to dance, and we were mailed a video to watch at home. I am so glad Studio D did something when many other dance academies were unable to hold recitals, they simply took pictures in costumes.

 

August – Busy Bee

·         I started the month coordinating and speaking at the Summer Summit.

·         Brieanna and I made a trip to Illinois to take care of some family business.

·         I had two girls in college and one starting high school.

·         Brieanna was selected to be in a music video.

·         I collected curriculum for fellow homeschoolers in LA who lost everything in Hurricane Laura.

 

September – Busy Bee Continued

·         Kaylee and David coach a HCYSC boys team so this was the start of a 10-week season.

·         Kaylee began playing in an adult soccer league.

·         Dance, piano lessons, and co-op activities began for the 20-21 school year.

·         David and I celebrated our 20^th wedding anniversary!

·         On 9/11 I wrote a poem in remembrance of Baby Reed.

 

October – Fun Times

·         Brieanna turned 19-years-old and we went on a birthday shopping trip with friends.

·         Soccer games, dance, piano lessons, and co-op activities continue.

 

November – Time for Thanksgiving

·         I am thankful for another birthday.

·         I am thankful for the time with family on Thanksgiving Day as we share around the table what we are most thankful for and how the Lord has truly blessed our family.

 

December – Celebrations

·         Kaylee turned 18-years-old and enjoyed her steak dinner and ice cream dessert as requested.

·         David celebrated another birthday playing golf.

·         We re-launched the Homeschool Life magazine!

·         We celebrated Christmas at home with our girls.

 

Although 2020 had its trials, its had its triumphs too and these are the memories that will last a lifetime!