Social Distancing 101

Unfortunately, the world has fallen victim to the corona virus. This means our area is pretty much shut down. Schools and many businesses are closed in an effort to expose less people to the virus. We were supposed to go to Branson over spring break, but did not want to travel. Bret had the week off so we had some down time together. It looks like everything will be shut down for at least 30 days, if not longer. Here's what we've been up to:

  

Making cards to mail to others to brighten their days!

*cousin chats are necessary!

A Visit from Flat Stanley via Mila in California

An exciting visitor came to Kansas to see William from California via Mila & her her first grade class. While he was here, we were to show Stanley what Kansas is all about. We took him on quite a tour!

Flat Stanley came to my classroom to see where I teach!

 We took FS to Lawrence. We showed him the iconic Allen Fieldhouse! We checked out all the Jayhawk sports memorabilia and trophies. Of course, FS needed to see the original rules of basketball.

 

For some family history, we needed to stop by my & Aunt Meg's college sorority, Sigma Kappa. William had no idea what the house was, but he gladly sat for the picture ;)

Next, onto Topeka! We stopped at Bret's grandparents, Mary & Bill's. They are in their 90s and they are doing great! We wanted to take some time to visit with them. Most of the time when we see them, it's at a large family gathering so just having the three of us (plus Flat Stanley) spend time together.

Also in Topeka, we stopped at Bret's aunt & uncle and cousin's farm to visit the cows. It's calving season so we got to see the mamas and their babies. W got to feed them and get as close as the mamas would let him.

 

 William's PreK celebrated Read Across America Week with a popcorn & book tasting event. Luckily, FS was still in town and got to come along for the visit to W's school.

They even found & read Flat Stanley's books!

Just before FS needed to head back to CA, he checked out William's first soccer practice. He is old enough to be on a "real" team now (3v3, no goalie).

New Bed for William

William has had a full size bed in his room for a bit, but we wanted to get him a twin or a bunk bed so he has more room to play. The full size bed takes up so much room that there's not a lot of space for him.

Bret took it upon himself to watch Facebook Marketplace for bunk beds. He found one being sold in our area and we picked it up. William is so happy to have bunk beds and now he wants a friend to stay over!

*Bret built a railing for the top bunk!

Fun Saturday

Just a regular Saturday at the Brown household. William sang some songs for us, then William and Bret did some wrestling, of course.

William has been doing chores at our house to collect in his give, save, & spend jars. We went to the store and W spent some of the "spend jar" on post-Christmas sale trucks. He chose the trucks & handed his money to the cashier to make the purchase himself. He is so proud of his trucks.

SUPER BOWL CHAMPS

What's that?! THE CHIEFS WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!

The KC Chiefs had an incredible season! We watch the games at our neighbor's house across the street (Jerry & Deb). The whole city was celebrating in the days up to the Super Bowl and then after. School was canceled the Wednesday after the Super Bowl for the Red Parade (we stayed home and watched it on tv to stay warm!). It was so fun to see the city come together behind the team in a celebration 50 years in the making!!