Rainy Times

 

 We have had a lot of rain over the past couple of weeks!  In one way, it's good, because we are striving to stick close to home so as to do our part to help our community stop the spread of coronavirus.  In another way, it's not so good, because being outside is good and healthy for us...but all this rain forces us to stay inside! Let's hope as we head toward the second half of August, we'll see more sunshine, and hopefully without a heat wave! 😎 

This week our blog will be shorter, but still sweet.  We didn't get too many pictures, but we do want to share the ones we have!

First up, Cameron has taken advantage of the few rain-free days we've had recently.  Looks like he's about to make a big splash!

It's nice to see siblings "peacing out" as Cameron did with his sister, Kaitlyn! 

Cameron and his dad, Brian, are best buds.  Looks like they were going to take a run together.  Hey, maybe they are getting ready for the Arc's 5k!  It's coming up, and it's going VIRTUAL this year!  Check the link at the end of this post for more info!

Hmm.  Wonder what Cameron and Brian are getting all spiffed up for?!  Just another day hanging around the house?!  Or maybe a fun family date with Mom?!  Whatever the reason, these two are looking good!

Kevin and his mom helped their church deliver food to families in rural Virginia last weekend.  Good job, Kevin and Debbie!  Their family was in Maryland earlier this week and stopped by Solomon's Island for a walk.  That was a pretty day!

Oh, Nan?!?!?  Kevin says this one is a surprise just for you.  He enjoyed watching your favorite show, Jeopardy, on Friday night!  Did you watch it too, Nan?!

The Arc delivered yoga mats to clients this week who don't already have one.  If you check your eBlast messages each week, there will be some links and more info about yoga sessions that the Arc's instructor, Anita, will conduct.  Here's Kacie after one of the Arc drivers delivered a mat to her!  Of course, you could also do some yoga with Jaime (https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga).  And join us on Zoom next week, with your yoga mats...we will have a surprise guest yoga instructor!!!

Alexis is happy to be back at riding lessons.  She has missed her pal, D-Man!

Alexis is helping Haley learn the importance of wearing a mask.  She's pretty good about it, for a two year old!

Hi Drew!  We missed you on Zoom this week, but you had a good reason!  The OBX was calling your name!  We hope you enjoyed family time on this pretty stretch of beach. 

Drew's mom sent this picture from the OBX to show how pretty it was on this quiet, sunny day.  It's gorgeous!

Laura and her family celebrated Frozen Custard Day last week with a trip to a local spot called Meadows.  Laura looks pretty in her Arc of Virginia Virtual Convention t-shirt, too!

Kate found a book on Amazon called New Kid which she wants Lisa to check out for a future read-aloud.  Will do, Kate!  Thanks for the suggestion!

Finally, we'd like to mention that our 5k will be a virtual event this year, due to the concerns around COVID-19.  That means it's for anyone, anywhere, and at anytime!  Well, actually it's officially between September 1 and October 3, but you get the idea!  Click this image for a direct link to the sign up page.  Form a team and invite family and friends from near and far to support us in 2020.  We would be very grateful!

  For all of the AoA gang, be sure to join us for Zoom sessions next week.  Links will be emailed on Monday:  

Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. for our "regular" sessions

Wednesday at 3 p.m. for Book Club w/ Lisa (Roll With It)

Friday at 10 a.m. for Hang Out/Mystery Session!

Thanks for checking out the blog this week!

Lisa, Carol, Nan, and the AoA Gang