Covid week #11

 Well this past week was a fun one. Particularly because of the long 3-day Memorial Weekend but also things started to open back up in Orange County, including restaurants and stores. Feels like people are starting to come out of their covid bubbles a bit.

On Saturday we got Emily a new bicycle. Her other bike had a popped tire and was really getting to small. She was soooo excited to have a new bike (she loves to ride) and we ventured on a family bike ride that afternoon. 

In the afternoon a neighbor friend of ours from Louisiana hosted a crayfish boil.  Technically it probably wasn't in keeping with good social distancing practices, but we were at least outside. Ricky has all the gear and overnights the crayfish from a buddy who farms them in Louisiana. The food was good, the beers were cold, and the kids enjoyed running around and playing with each other.  It must have been a good time because we were out there from about 2:30 to 9:30!

Me getting ready to feast on a crawfish. 

Emily getting ready to torment this poor guy. I am not sure what is a worse fate - being tormented by Emily and her friends or dumped into a boiling bot of water........

A motley crew would be an understatement......

 
Some of Ellie's really good softball friends. Kelsey on the left plays a mean 3rd base, Ash in the middle can bring the heat from the pitching circle, and Ellie holds it down at short. So bummed our season was canceled.....but fun to spend time eating crayfish!

On Memorial day we ventured to the beach. The first time in a while we have been. We got there on the early side to beat the rush. The girls enjoyed splashing around and exploring.

 

  

 

Lochness monster or seals????

After the beach we were all hungry so we swung by and got some burgers. After 3 long months they might have been the best tasting burgers evah! 

I capped off the long weekend by playing catch with each of the girls, the highlight of my weekend without a doubt.

The rest of the short week flew by. Girls finishing-up there school work (last day of school is next Thursday!!).  Ellie seems to be buttering me up for something because she has wanted to go on nightly walks together around the neighborhood.

A rare moment when the girls seem to be getting along. Actually, I really think so much time together the past few months has been good for them. Maybe a silver lining in all this. 

* As of Friday May 29 there are 5,923 confirmed cases in Orange County and 145 deaths.
* As of Friday May 22 there are 4,941 confirmed cases in Orange county and 118 deaths.
* As of Friday May 15 there are 4,125 confirmed cases in Orange County and 84 deaths.
* As of Friday May 8 there are 3,240 confirmed cases in Orange County and 71 deaths.
* As of Friday May 1 there are 2,537 confirmed cases in Orange County and 50 deaths.
* As of Friday April 24 there are 1,845 confirmed cases in Orange County and 36 deaths.
* As of Friday April 17 there are 1,501 confirmed cases in Orange County and 28 deaths.

* As of Friday April 10 there are 1,138 confirmed cases in Orange County and 17 deaths

* As of Friday April 3 there are 711 confirmed cases in Orange County and 13 deaths.

* As of Friday March 27 there are 321 confirmed cases in Orange County and 3 deaths.