Alex, gardening and other activities

Alex is doing well.  Some of the restrictions have been lifted and they can now leave their house for things other than grocery shopping--they can do some in person contacting now while obeying certain rules.

He just got a new companion this week, Elder Jaxon May, so on Friday night Alex posted the last video that he and Elder Niutupuivaha had made together, finishing off their 10 part series. Alex (who has been working on his juggling skills while quarantined) actually appears in this video as himself (and not just a leg or hand).  He's got the skills.

https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChristinMurray/videos/2703030539940215/

The videos that some missionaries are making are really great. Here's a 20 second one from Alex's area that we really like:

https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChristinMurray/videos/317517119277658/

And here's another great short one with Thomas--using a rubik's cube and juggling balls as props. Thomas has skills, too!

https://www.facebook.com/RepresentativesofJesusChristinGardner/videos/259089898658097/

So far it's been a typical summer for Glen, so we can't say it feels like he is retired yet. He finished the greenhouse weeks ago. The garden is starting to take off. A gopher or two have been enjoying Glen and Angeles's efforts, so Glen has been battling that.  Since they are building new corrals on the farm and need extra hands, Glen has also been helping on the farm a bit (as have other family members).

the zucchini harvest will be starting soon

Glen brought in the first zucchini...(harvested just a little too soon)

the new corral

food

Angeles spearheaded the kabobs and pita bread dinner we had--delicious!

And I found the best recipe. It's for a Tomato and Basil Quiche. I need to make it again soon.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/42710/tomato-and-basil-quiche/


sewing masks

Glen sewing face masks for the reopening of the movie theater (we saw "Call of the Wild" on Thursday)

bocce ball (Ryan's beard is looking very nice)

for Dad P's birthday we played bocce ball on David's lawn--it was a blast

20 for 20 in 2020

Six of the 7 people in this house are trying to lose weight and so we have been concentrating on losing 20 pounds for $20. Some are doing better than others in this endeavor, but regardless, it feels good to eat better.

keeping track of milestones on the fridge