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Getting her laps in…
Even though swim team practice had been canceled for the last few months, Kenzie has figured out a way to get her laps in. A long bungee cord and a stock tank are all you need!
Eastern Oregon Boondocking
We were trying to figure out how to get out of the house while still staying away from people, so last weekend we decided to head to eastern Oregon and check out some ghost towns. What better place is there to stay away from people than a ghost town!
We had a few ghost towns in mind, but other than that we were just headed east and figured we’d end up wherever we ended up. We love wandering without a plan, and this time we stumbled upon some great finds.
We headed to Shanico and along the way ended up on the Warm Springs reservation and saw people fishing with traditional dipnetting, found a quiet spot to play in the river, and camped overnight by ourselves at the back of a truck stop. Great weekend!
Social distancing drive in
Drive In at JB Ranch
We’re going on 4 weeks of the COVID stay at home order. Kenzie has been Skyping with her friends but it’s not the same so Brad planned a drive in night for her friends! Everyone stayed at least 6 feet away but it was still great to see everyone!







Trampoline in the Rain
After this long in lockdown, not even a massive downpour stops Kenzie from jumping on the trampoline…
Molalla Kid Parade Pandemic 2020
After several weeks in isolation, one of the parents at MRA organized a parade for the kids to drive through town and socialize from a distance. It was a great way for the kids to see friends they have not seen in weeks. Where we live we’re pretty well set up for isolation (maybe too good) so Kenzie really needed this!
We decided to bring the fire truck (every parade needs a fire truck, right!) and Kenzie got to work the siren the whole time. I think she’s hooked…
Full Moon Photography!
Tonight Kenzie and Brad found an isolated spot to take pictures of the moon and spend some quiet time together. Jodi even packed us hot chocolate and dessert!
Swim Meet
Kenzie and Emma had fun at the Fall Open. 5 events with 1 first place finish, two second place finishes, and Kenzie shaved 21 seconds off her 50 free!
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10 and under State Champs
Kenzie and Kailynn made the state team! Kenzie swam the 50 butterfly and the both girls competed in the freestyle and medley relays! Kenzie dropped almost 1/2 second of her 50 fly time. They came in 2nd for the freestyle relay but got disqualified on a technicality and came in 3rd for the medley. Not bad for their first time at state!!
