I’ve thought a lot about how to best reflect the year 2020. I know that many people have suffered, and our family doesn’t take that lightly. We have been fortunate and (thus far) have managed to avoid sickness. Like most families, we experienced general “fallout” from the pandemic: staying home, ordering online, virtual school, one bout with required quarantine, and just doing the best that we could to maintain some sense of normalcy and keep each other safe. On New Year’s Eve we had a conversation about who hit their goals (Josh Gravley gets an A+ for meeting all of his goals AND getting his MBA), new goals for 2021, and a reflection that we feel like we did well in 2020. We viewed this past year as challenge to do better as a family; to spend more intentional time together; to care for Grandma and see her more often; to check in daily; and to make sure that Colton knew that regardless of the craziness of the world around us, his world is okay. We know that we are so blessed, and we give thanks to God.
2020 in pictures:
JANUARY – Colton played basketball for the first time! It was a great treat to watch him learning and having a blast!
FEBRUARY – A trip to our annual homeowner’s meeting at Grande Shores. #sunrise
MARCH – A pandemic sent Colton home to learn through virtual school but it didn’t dampen his amazing attitude!
APRIL – Brought amazing color into our world!
April – Get’s a second picture because we celebrate Phil Blythe’s 60th birthday pandemic style!
MAY – A PARADE! A teacher parade and a chance to see his teachers for the first time since March!
JUNE – And just like that – 3rd grade was over!
June – Also – FINALLY – a short beach trip. We isolated in the condo but still got some beach time!
JULY – Time outdoors to relax and enjoy summer!
AUGUST – Our annual beach trip – even though we had to be back for school on Colton’s birthday!
SEPTEMBER – A secluded family trip with an awesome creek!
OCTOBER – Our house to Dollywood (no stops); a few hours with masks = careful fun.
NOVEMBER – Still maintaining his smile and keeping his adults in stitches!DECEMBER – Remembering our fun in December last year, and creating was to celebrate (drive-through lights, games and a sleepover on Christmas night!
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Greetings Dear Friend,
Glad to hear you & your family made it through 2020 safely. We also spent time at home cleaning & organizing. We had summer secluded family trip to the beach with homemade meals. Chris worked from home. Savannah & Caroline had virtual school. Melanie continues to work in a doctor’s office without contracting the virus (so far). We are thankful to say goodbye to 2020 & welcome a hopeful 2021.
Nana Reflections 
Greetings Dear Friend,
Glad to hear you & your family made it through 2020 safely. We also spent time at home cleaning & organizing. We had summer secluded family trip to the beach with homemade meals. Chris worked from home. Savannah & Caroline had virtual school. Melanie continues to work in a doctor’s office without contracting the virus (so far). We are thankful to say goodbye to 2020 & welcome a hopeful 2021.
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