LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA

New Year's Eve 2019 - our first real date

We had so much fun bringing in the new year together! We were so excited for 2020...

MLK Party 2020

Feb 2020 Hospital Life Part 1 - Pre-Covid

Hanging with friends pre-mask life

First of many story time sessions

Our last date before QUARANTINE

Cooking together in Quarantine

Siena had a fun day playing "beauty shop" by putting makeup on us and painting our nails. Gary was such a good sport :)

Lots of face masks and self care in Quarantine

Like Mommy, SJ loves when Daddy plays his sax!

We'd randomly drive to the beach just get out of the house and get fresh air safely.

Ventura Beach - First Family Beach Day

Always Twinning

PINEAPPLE! (IYKYK)

SJ helping mommy make Mac n cheese for our first Easter all together!

Gary's 34th Birthday Surprise Virtual Party!

SJ wanted to use her 3 and 4 candles from her previous birthdays for his cake.

Weekend getaway to Newport Beach to celebrate Gary's Birthday!

Always laughing and being goofy.

We love to hike

Mother's Day 2020 - Gary is definitely the chef in the house!

Memorial Day Picnic at the Park

MOVING DAY - We took quarantine to another level and moved into a bigger place before we killed each other haha!

On the roof of our new house, celebrating a successful move-in with friends who braved the pandemic to help us!

First week unpacking the new house, working virtually and doing summer school virtually! Let's just say It was an eventful first month.

We have Jenga tournaments often! Brooklin is the reigning Champ!!

Parents Day Out

Covid Friendly Movie Premiere for "A Typical Wednesday" featuring Gary's song "Axel Foley" in the ending credits. So proud of him!

We took on a big hiking trail and SJ did so well!

Riding Bikes at Venice Beach!

We love the BEACH!

These two are always making music.

Boating excursion in Newport Beach with Friends

Siena's Preschool Graduation - August 2020

She wanted everyone to wear Red :)

Morro Bay - Travelled to Northern California to celebrate Brooklin's 33rd Birthday.

Brooklin's Mom at Morro Rock while she was dating her Dad :)

Enjoying some rest and relaxation in Half Moon Bay.

Hiking on the Pacific Coast

We rode horses on the beach in Half Moon Bay, CA on Brooklin's Birthday trip.

Napa

Napa, CA - Covid style

Date Night in Napa

For Brooklin's Birthday she wanted to ride across the Golden Gate Bridge before we drove back home to Siena and Pandemic life.

It was really hard with the fog but, WE DID IT!

Couldn't leave San Fran without seeing the Painted Ladies!

Siena's First Day of Kindergarten

We all had a hard time saying Good-Bye's that day!

Hiking in La Jolla

It's FALL and SJ carved her first pumpkin with Daddy's help.

Pumpkin Carving

We love Javiers Restaurant! (IYKYK)

Siena's 5th Birthday! She was Spider Girl for her halloween themed special day!

Christmas Card 2020

November 2020- Hospital Life Pt. 2 as Brooklin had another surgery on her stomach. Thankfully it was successful!

Christmas Time - Family Twinning!

We're Engaged! - December 19th, 2020

Siena Approved!

Flying to Baltimore for Christmas Break with the Saunders Family.

Christmas Eve 2020

Saunders Family Christmas

Face-timing from different coasts during Brooklin's Hospital Life Pt. 3, where she battled a serious health scare. We are so grateful that she's home with us and getting healthier. No more hospitals!

Scenic family walk in Big Bear, CA - first outing we’ve had as a family since Brooklin came home from the hospital.

Family Weekend in Big Bear, CA - We made up for the lost time over Christmas Break and went to Big Bear for some quality family fun! Siena was so happy to finally see the snow she missed in Baltimore.

That’s a wrap! We can’t wait to see you Saturday!