Rutherford Summer Pasture Pics - 2020

 This summer has been an unusual one for us with Covid-19 ravaging it's way through our city and a very extended unemployment period. It led us to Kansas where we got to visit with almost all of you and truly enjoyed our extra time spent there. Notably, we used the pasture a significant amount as we started our trip with a two week quarantine there in June and bookended it with a 3 day stay with Mom and Dad. 

We are a very lucky family to have this quiet space in nature to go to. If you ever wonder if there is a space for you to get away, you need look no further than our family pasture. So, in that vein, while there are lots of pictures to be shared, these are all from our time at the pasture this summer:

Summer at the Givans has been fairly uneventful.  Sure enjoyed seeing many of you -family is always a favorite.

Family 4th of July parade complete with "horses Max and Gus"

He obviously wanted to make sure he got his candle blown out!

We (and the dogs) have been enjoying the backyard animals.

Signs of Summer 2020- Masks drying on the wash line.

Summer Pictures from Austin and Minnesota

James completed his first 10K run in 90+ degree heat!

Rimsky 💖s all of the boxes we're getting! Any size is fine 😊.

Bags of all kinds are also a hit. We barely had all of the take out food out of the bag before he claimed it 😸

One of the many beautiful MN sunsets

A yearly favorite - corn hole!

Bath in the sink for Natalie

Mom showing off her croquet skills 😄

Another amazing sunset at the lake!

New logo and shirts for Dad's piano studio - Creative Keyboard Studio 🎵

Natalie enjoyed all the laps, especially Grandpa's!

Theo walking with Grandma to pick strawberries 🍓, yum!

Natalie in her fourth of July outfit!

A big hug for Grandpa!

Can't get enough of the sunsets! Each one is a little different than the last.

Ember in her element!

Samuel rescued this guy from the fire pit

Some summer pics from the Shook vacation in Minnesota.

                                                                We played.

Some napped.

                                              Dug out  sand spot before Theo arrived.

                                                Took turns washing dishes and cooking.

Threw many rocks 

Had a bonfire and cooked

SMORES!

                                                          Had some lovely sunsets.