We love to serve those around us, but with all of the moving around and Covid we felt like we were having trouble finding ways to serve. This opportunity came up for us to serve as a family, and it was great! I hope we have more opportunities to do this kind of thing again.
We helped pack meals that were going to be distributed to local food pantries, churches, and the Red Cross.
Not only did we pack food, but we met many people and many internationals in the process.
Benjamin was asked to use his muscles often, since the refill bags were 50 pounds each.
I love that all the kids were allowed and encouraged to help. Hudson was putting on the stickers for this part.
Here the kids are weighing the noodles to make sure that the right tam out has been added to the bag before being sealed. If it's too light, they had a small amount to add or take away if too heavy.
Katherine and Jonathan filling the macaroni bags
Sealling it up
Selfie before we left (some already took the hair nets off...didn't take long)
Ms. Edna asked if all the kids could draw her a picture. This is the one from Lauren.
WE were at Emily's and I looked over and see Hudson just writing away wearing his daddy's shoes. I couldn't resist the picture! Too sweet!
My cousin wanted to surprise the kids with some things to keep their interests alive during all of the transition. He asked what kinds of things they liked and completely surprised them! Benjamin got this book on Exotic Animal Medicine.
watercolors for Regan
Black paper and pens for Lauren
Linus and Emily
An art set for Katherine
A drawing book and crafts supplies for Hudson
He pulled this one out and said, "Look, Mom! It Covid-19" Sign of the times.
They wasted no time in stating their creations!
An he's been studying hard...for fun!
She borrowed Hudson's book to draw in her black book.
Linus thought he was going home with us. He was not about to budge.
Regan and Taylor playing Cornhole (Taylor and I won...he's quite good at the game)
Hudson's friend, Drew
Lauren's friend, Emily
Hudson painted his first painting.
Regan started her first taekwondo class in America.
It was different, but she still really enjoyed it.
Katherine decided to make a birdhouse out of popsicle sticks. It's adorable.
