About 2021...

Whitney: 

 It is hard to pick just one favorite memory, but I would have to go with what I have deemed my "kayak moment." Over the summer, we spent a week in RI, and one day we ventured out and rented kayaks with the kids. Keegan and I were paired up, and needless to say, it was a blast! But the best part was when all of us took a break on a sand bar and just sat and took in the beautiful landscape and the soft sound of the waves. It felt like time just stood still for once, and it indeed was the most peaceful moment, and certainly one I will never forget.

Allen:  

 Well, mine would have to be when we decided to make a day trip to the Bronx Zoo late this summer. We crushed our plan for the day, which is abnormal for us, and got there in record time. As we pulled into a parking spot - it started pouring. And not like an "it'll stop soon" kind of rain. More like an "I wish we looked at the weather in NY and/or brought the right gear" kind of rain. What did we do? Well, we had lunch in the car and changed our plans on the way back out of the parking lot. Spoiler Alert: we had more fun doing our plan b! This sums up how the year felt at times and how our family generally operates, minute-by-minute. 

Keegan:

 Going to Rhode Island for summer vacation, starting 6th grade, making new friends, taking bike rides and hikes, and celebrating Christmas this year with family. 

Macaire:
Seeing everyone in person and going back to school. Plus seeing all of my family and especially my COVID vaccine.

Rugby:

 "ruff, ruff, ruff," aka when my chicken sisters (Petunia, Penelope, and  Pinney) came home earlier this year. I am not 100% sure what they are nor why they're on our property, but they sure are fun to mess with.

Petunia, Penelope, and  Pinney:

 "cluck, cluck, cluck," aka when my human family lets me free range around the yard. Our other favorite is when they give us food scraps for treats