This morning, first thing David and I went out to help put up flags in the neighborhood. We always include Great Grandpa Connelly's flag when we do the others.
A while ago one of us had the idea to have a fire drill for Family Home Evening. In the process of preparing, we realized that we were not as prepared as we wanted to be. Today we moved a desk and a bunk bed that were blocking two of our potential escape routes. Above is TJ, testing out the ladder and escape grates. One of our goals was for the kids to become comfortable knowing how the window ladders work so they could use them in an emergency if they had to.
After the work of the morning, Papa took us to see Paddington 2. I am pleased to report that it is far better than the original. Hugh Grant does a fine turn as the villain, this was a weak spot in the first film. The story is warm and charming all about the theme that "if we will be polite all will be right".
I'm a lucky Dad to get hugs from my six kids.
Here is my attempt at a selfie with all of us. It has been sunny by midday here in Arizona. Gram, Papa, and Becca B also joined us for our official FHE fire drill. During the day they cleared the emergency door in their room. We learned that taking Gram that way faces a couple of hurdles. Better to learn that now than during an emergency. Now we can face them with the benefit of some time.
Another full ohana day. It is special to fly Dads memorial flag. Fun for all the gang to go to a wholesome movie. Fire drill exercise very productive
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