Two seasonal employees from the bird refuge were assigned to work with Mark for the week. They helped do vegetation surveys to see what characteristics the ducks are looking for in their nesting areas. Mark left extra early every day to make the most of the time he had with additional help. Mark has also been donating plasma twice a week to give us a little extra money. He’s been very busy!
Friday was Pioneer Day. Because it’s a state holiday the university was closed. Mark was able to go to Blackfoot for the day to help his parents with a few projects. I stayed home to help with a primary baptism. It was a challenge to plan a baptism with everything going on, but in the end it all came together. Twenty people were allowed to be present and everyone had to wear a mask. Any other family watched through Zoom. After the baptism the bishopric member and I sanitized everything that had been touched.
Friday evening we were able to go meet my friend’s new puppy. Flynn wasn’t sure what to think of her, but I think he would have warmed up if they had more time together.
Saturday we did a few things to celebrate my birthday! We got food to go from Olive Garden for lunch. In the evening we met up with our friends Jake and Lindie. They brought creamies to share and we sat outside and visited and their kids played with Flynn. I had hoped to have a party with several friends this year for my “golden birthday,” because I haven’t done that since being married, but it was just as nice to have a simple celebration.
Our Story: The Bell Family 