Bailey Family

The week after my birthday (the last time I posted) was just as packed as every other week (and then some): And now this week, our calendar has really cleared up!  COVID-19 has put everything in the world on hold in a way! Some things are still happening virtually and about the same time as usual (like Carolyn's violin/orchestra lessons, the kids youth night, and Rob's work), while other things are happening whenever and however but still at home (school for all kids, Sacrament meeting/Sunday School, and time with friends). Thank goodness for the blessing of technology! Thankfully, our family has not had symptoms or exposure (as far as we know!) to the COVID-19 (coronavirus), but we are always cautious with sickness anyways. No one wants to bring home germs when it's going to take weeks to go through all 8 of us! We've taken our hygiene up a notch this month though! So, what did we do earlier this month before the world turned upside down and everyone start...

We began our summer break with a trip to my parents for my grandfather's funeral. Daddy Tom had suffered a stroke 6 months earlier, and it had been a hard half-year for him, for my grandma DeeDee, and for others in the family helping take care of him. So, although death is always sad, we were at peace knowing he was free from his physical suffering. We enjoyed time visiting with family we don't see often enough, remembering good times and funny times, and taking pictures. My brothers have the best memory. I laughed with them, but struggle to remember things like they do!  The house was a little full with our family (Mom, Dad, 5 kids and their families) Later that night it got really full when my aunts and uncles and as many of their kids and families that could join us were there! Jacob's on a quest to get Gideon to like him. Gideon (like several of mine) is not the crowd-loving type, and was not happy about the noise. Kristen's a favorite and he f...