Christmas Eve matching jammies. #christmas2020

(Caspian finds Nativity ornament) Caspian: Look, Mommy, it’s God! You love God! #christmas2020

Light. #beatrixmelva

Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for these cute little people. #thanksgiving2020

Pop! #beatrixmelva

I voted by submitting my ballot to one of these lovely ballot boxes. I used ballot tracking and got a notification that it had been received the next day.

Californians, if you have not yet voted there’s still time to put your ballot in a drop box, return it to a vote center, or vote in person. Don’t wait! Do it now! #ivoted #election2020

Happy Halloween from Spider-Man, Anna, and Elsa. #halloween2020

We returned home yesterday morning after evacuating #BlueRidgeFire. Our neighborhood was not damaged. Here is a picture of the nearby hills with black burnt patches. The fire is now at 47% containment(thank you fire department!).

Story time by Guinevere.

Do I have enough pumpkins? #falldecor

Last year. #October2019 #pumpkinpatch

I’ve been ROYGBIV organizing my shirts for years, but I couldn’t get behind doing it to books because then my series wouldn’t be together.

I started to consider doing just the kids books, but I had the same problem. And what about reading level?

Then I considered just doing one shelf of ROYGBIV kids’ books, and any book that has a series will not be on that shelf. So I tried it, and I’m happier already. The kids were also excited to read the “book rainbow”.

I also learned something else that I hadn’t noticed before. The beginning readers are color coded anyway! So arranging them by colors automatically organized them by level.

First day of 3rd grade, and first day at the virtual academy. #firstdayofschool #thirdgrader

Summer mood. #summer2020 #happyguinevere

I washed off the patio today. The kids were alarmed when I turned on the hose, but they were happy when they saw the puddles. #summer2020

He took my vegetables!

We have about five weeks of summer vacation left. There’s still room for a bit more fun. #summer2020

Happy 65th Birthday, #disneyland

Nintendo Switch jump rope challenge. #beatrixmelva

Smile! #caspianmichaelp

Happy 4th of July! It’s a good time to check your voter registration. You can do it at Vote.org

Delight. #beatrixmelva

This is my water play solution. It’s literally just a plate with about a half cup of water. I call it the artificial puddle. #summer2020

Caption?

Summer is here!

Lazy days.

Yesterday was Guinevere’s last day of 2nd grade! She’s been distance learning since March 16.

I got a new mirrorless camera for my birthday on Saturday. I’m finally getting a feel for it. #beatrixmelva #fujixt200

This little girl is 14 months old today. #beatrixmelva

This photo is from last year’s National dance competition. I just wanted to share a photo of this beautiful, talented woman that means so much to my daughter and our whole family. She is an amazing teacher and a true friend. I wanted to see her face on my feed. Miss Traci, I wish we could be giving you in-person hugs right now. 💕💚

Black Lives Matter 🖤💚 #TheShowMustBePaused #blackouttuesday #blackoutday2020

A friend gave this to me years ago attached to a plant. The plant has long since died, but I have kept this list as a reminder to love at all times.

#beatrixmelva

#caspianmichaelp

Life is the bubbles.

Bringer of joy. #beatrixmelva

Mother’s Day 2020. I’m thankful that my babies are with me!

Sharing.

How Caspian goes for a walk. #caspianmichaelp

How Guinevere goes for a walk.

Fully dressed while out for a walk. No pajamas at all! Also, it smells really good outside. Like air, but fresher? #stayhome #walkoutside

Sisters

He is Risen! Guinevere colored this from my sister’s design, and I think it’s my favorite. She told me that the green bits are palm branches. He is Risen! Jesus is alive! He is able to save completely those who come to God through him. Because he always lives to intercede for them.

Good Friday. Design by my sister, colored by Guinevere, age 9. #hehasconquereddeath #goodfriday

Lyrical class from the living room. #keepdancing #stayhome @thingscouldgetharey

Pajamas are just clothes now. #stayhome #pajamasallday

Happy 9th Birthday, Guinevere.

Happy? Saint Patrick’s Day.

Part of your world! #beatrixmelva

11 Months Old #beatrixmelva

I loved the Ballot Drop Boxes. Every time I drove by one, I thought how cute they were. I like how the box is wearing an “I Voted” sticker. I was excited to use the drop box today. Nice job, California, making voting easier and more flexible. #ivoted #ocvote

Guinevere was awarded 2nd Place in the district for Dance Choreography from the Reflections art contest. #reflections #lookwithin #dancer

Hello, March! #caspianmichaelp #beatrixmelva

Happy Leap Day! Guinevere did 38 dances at her team dance-a-thon.

First Valentine’s Day. #beatrixmelva

Happy Valentine’s Day! I tried to get all the kids together at the same time, but that didn’t work out. #valentinesday2020

10 months old. #beatrixmelva

Considering the possibilities #caspianmichaelp

9 months old. #beatrixmelva

Getting back into the swing of things.

Hello, 2020!

2019 was all about babies. #top9of2019 #2019topnine