Still Social Distancing, Leia's Birthday...Back yard visitors

It seems like forever since we've seen friends, gone to a movie, gone out to dinner,  or even shopping.... I've even stacked up on food to last for two or three weeks so that I limit being in stores.... and to practice social distancing ( although that's got a bit easier in the grocery store where they now have one person per cart, and arrows on each isle to tell you what direction to walk...)  We have our face masks, gloves, sanitizers..... wash the hands 100 ''times a day.....and watch the President's   Corona Virus briefing every night!  Rich finally drove the car for the first time in about a month and a half.....when we went to pick up take-out for dinner!
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Nothing much different on the menu the past few weeks Finished up all the left-overs including chicken and rice, and tuna noodle casserole.  We did Chicken K-Bobs w/potato salad one night, followed by burgers and potato salad the next night.  I baked some chocolate chip cookies..... and we had a Beef N Beer Stew that was excellent.... as was the cheddar biscuits that Rich made.  We did get takeout from Subway one night, and Pizza delivery from Domino's another..........and I think it's about time for Chinese takeout!  I MISS GOING TO HIBACHI!

The weather has been pretty nice lately..........and we continue to be entertained  watching the Blue Heron in their next,  and the whistling ducks.  Got a few more shots of the Blue Heron along with the Limpkin making himself at home down at the boathouse.  And I think we're re-filling the feeder for the humming birds about every 3 days!  They are nesting in the magnolia tree down by the water, but come over often to feed.  

On April 20th Ryan and Chauna had a mini birthday celebration for Leia... for her 2nd birthday! 
( Leia with the pick hat..... And Chuba seems to be enjoying the treats as well.  Happy Birthday Miss Leia!

Well, as I had posted before, we will not be making the trip to Iowa this year to visit family, as Dalton's graduation ceremonies were cancelled.  We did get an e-mail though, that the University would be doing a " virtual" online ceremony on May 15th for the 2020 graduates, with their photos.  They had the choice of the virtual ceremony or to walk, next year with the 2021 graduates.  Dalton chose to do both...........so he will also be walking with his sister, when she graduates next year!

We also cancelled our trip to NY/Black Lake this year.  Given our age, and both being high risk to get the Corona virus.... we felt it was not the best idea to drive that distance, stopping three nights in hotels.  Some of the states are starting to open up..... but NY is one of the heaviest hit with the virus, so it just makes more sense to stay home.............and staying in, is still what's best for us.   But we've already booked our 8 weeks for next year.