May 2020 Random Happenings

My journaling stated we were having 80 degree weather in early May of 2020. Being inside was starting to get a little uncomfortable. This was before we had central air conditioner in our home so we had to set up our portable a/c unit.

My cats have all been indoor cats. I rarely let them step outside because if my cats get startled or find the courage to just run out I'm sure they would end up getting hit by a car. But, on this occasion, Sophie cautiously walked out and sat down on the porch like the good girl that she is. She went back inside the house when I called her name. 

Because Governor Inslee had the "stay home order" and because most restaurants were only offering take-out and entertainment businesses were closed, I was getting a good amount of reading done. I would sometimes sit in the backyard and read a few pages while getting some sun. 

I also couldn't stand having to be forced to wear a mask, so I did quite a bit of on-line shopping like probably the rest of the world. I bought books. It's always exciting when air mail arrives.

These are it. Fast forward four years and I've only read Another Quest for Celeste. I enjoyed the story which I gave the book five stars. I love good children's books, especially those ones that are wholesome.

Sophie's toebeans. She's got a few chubby toes, lol. Makes me laugh.

I think Riley was trying to entertain himself one evening. Kinda creepy right? Just standing there like a weirdo.

Took this picture of these pretty blossoms during one of our after dinner walks.

After the warm spell we had in early May the weather went back to being its usual cloudy PNW weather. It was definitely welcomed by us. I prefer it and it makes my world cozy.

Another evening out. We walked the Redondo beach boardwalk. We stopped to take in this scene. I love how it looks in the distance. 

I loved my peony bushes. So many of them would bloom allowing me to make bouquets out of them. 

I loved all my trees and bushes. We planted this pom pom tree about two years before we moved. This tree can get quite tall and large. I miss all of my plantings. 

And here's a bunch of peonies in a vase. I love how flowers add life to a room. It beautifies the space for sure. 

Nathan being a sport and battling beyblade with his little brother. Riley was so into this game. He collected so many of them during this time but now (fast forward four years) they're all on the top shelf of his closet collecting dust. How quickly things change.  

During the pandemic Sophie became more attached to me. She would follow me everywhere I went in the house and would constantly meow begging for food. She looks a little mean but she's really a sweet girl.

May 2020 was a good month even if the pandemic orders were ridiculous. We did get to visit the Oregon coast, we visited several places around Tacoma and Seattle and we visited Fort Casey on Whidbey Island. Enjoyed eating out, cared for my garden, read books and enjoyed my family. There is still a lot to be grateful for even during hectic chaotic times.

An important key to not becoming overwhelmed by what is going on around

us is looking for evidence of God's hand at work in the middle of the turmoil and

being "simply overwhelmed with thankfulness to Him".