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April 2020 - Easter and Quarantine Month 2

April is kind of a blur.  Still lots of extra work at Thrive.  With Jenny continuing 80-90 hours a week and Kyle working nights we didn't see much of each other.

Tad loves pretending to be a doctor.  He pulls out the doctor play kit and takes our temperature, blood pressure, and tells us whether or not we're ok.  Usually we need shots and he'll make us some soup so we feel better.  Or tell us we need medicine.  This week he made me pretend strawberry soup to get better.  He also loves doing a hair salon and says that's what he's going to do when he grows up, and that I can go to his salon every day and he will brush my hair every day for free :).  

Easter at home was wonderful.  I loved being able to focus on the Savior and the Resurrection and the Spirit that it brought into our home.  





We wake up almost every morning to Liam playing with Apollo or chasing her through the house saying "come here, kitty!"  Apollo is very patient with him and lets Liam pick her up and carry her around.  

Also, Liam drew a heart during family pictionary and was very proud :).



Funny quote:

During General Conference someone quoted scripture in their talk and said "His wrath is kindled..." Tad jumped up and said, "hey, he just said kindle!"  (As in, the tablet that he loves to play games and watch movies on)

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