Rodeo break

 Ryan's ELP class got to go on a field trip last week even though field trips aren't actually allowed yet. At least the district busses aren't allowed to be used for them. But there are only 5 kids in his ELP class, so parents were allowed to drive them. We went to Mildred and Dildred's, a toy store, to kick off their toy invention unit. They have very cool toys, though they are pretty pricey. Ryan had a good time.

Since it was Rodeo Break this past week I realized that it is time to get our garden fertilized and up and running. I spent a morning pulling weeds and dead plants and spreading compost and manure. Ryan came home from school and was excited to turn the soil and look for earth worms. 

As long as I was outside I finally remembered to call a landscaper to come out and give a quote for prepping the grass area for new sod. He's booked a couple months out, so we might go with someone else, or we might just wait. With tax returns and stimulus payments, we're using the money for home improvement projects. We also just ordered new blinds to replace the ones that have been here since before we moved in. It'll be nice to have them installed soon.

Karolee invited us to go check out a new playground at Rolling Hills Park. It was a very cool playground, but when we got there it was pretty busy. The kids spent some time playing pickle ball and riding scooters and playing jump rope, and played on the playground, too, when some of the huge crowd left. 

While the kids played, Karolee, Maria, and I chatted. All the time apart and isolated this last year really makes me appreciate when we have time together with friends. 

After the playground we stopped at Candy World for some ice cream before coming home and chilling. Our Rodeo Break wasn't anything all that exciting, but at least we got to see some friends, and have some down time. We have bigger plans for the upcoming Spring Break...