We were thrilled to get the news that Manor Beach would be opening on Memorial Day weekend as planned.  Now it will really feel like summer!  We went on Monday, and though it was a bit chilly we had a great time.  We wore our masks while walking to/from the beach, and they had flags set up to help families keep a safe distance apart.  Of course, the kids were mixing somewhat down by the water but it was nothing extreme, and everyone had such a good time.  For now the pathway out to the point is closed, and the lockers are closed, and the playground is closed, and of course the concession stand is closed… but the sand and the water are fine!

One day we went out to Croton Point Park for a hike and to see some more birds.

Blaine was also gifted this balance beam from his physical therapist, whose daughter is no longer using it.  He is loving it!

We tried to watch the SpaceX launch on Wednesday the 27th; the kids were disappointed that the weather was not cooperative, but we tuned in again on Saturday and saw it launch!

Sarah’s wonderful kindergarten teacher did a “drive-by” visit on Thursday the 28th, and gave her a small gift and a letter which she mostly read herself.

On 5/28 we were back at Sheldrake, this time for “ponding”.  Sarah brought her net!

Shortly after the last photo, Sarah’s net broke in half and fell into the pond!  We had to fish it out with a stick.  Overall it was a successful excursion, though.  We saw a great blue heron, lots of giant frogs, and a cormorant.

The kids played detective after receiving these post-it kits in the mail from Aunt Jane!

And we finished puzzle #5!  We have now done maps of the USA, NYC, and the World, tree-dwelling slowpokes, and ocean creatures.

It’s officially summer, and we’ve been trying to enjoy what we can!