Jonathan was the only family member to not have had a COVID birthday, but now the circle is complete.
Our alternate celebrations began last Match with Sue's birthday followed by Danica's in April and Mother's Day in May. Those were garage celebrations. My September birthday occurred during the post first-wave lull, so it was pretty well normal. Then, you already know that Sha's birthday and then Christmas were cyber events.
Last night we and Shauna met with JJ and his dad's new clan on FaceTime.
Our Setup: we connected via phone but mirrored to the tv.
We all chipped in on one very big gift, a virtual reality headset for JJ. I don't know what it cost, and I don't think that I want to.
In the fullness of time, Sua and I may get to experience this virtual reality. I am sure that it will be a virtuous experience.
Happy belated birthday wishes to Jonathan. The big birthday before officially becoming a teen. That is some gift.
ReplyDeleteThere's been so many special celebrations missed or made do over this last 12 months. I think we are all ready to bust, but then I remember those that lived through the years of bombings, food shortages & that nagging fear of the enemy invading & realize, I am made of tougher stuff, I can do this, it's not forever. Thank goodness for FaceTime, Zoom & Snap Chat. (or not).
Happy Weekend.
Great to see relatives and friends on a screen...a safe way to celebrate our lives these days. I do hope - first that JJ enjoys his present, wow! and second - that everyone continues to have good health! May my northern blogger friends all have safety as well as connections with loved ones.
ReplyDeleteThat little boy is growing up.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing all the new ways to enjoy family gatherings. You did well.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm officially old. I have no desire to look through virtual reality headsets. My everyday reality is more than enough for me. Plus I have seen more than a few people don those things and immediately crash into things and hit the floor hard.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the children will remember of these Covid times. I hope they remember how their families tried to keep everyone safe.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to him! He looks happy in his headset. Not sure what they do, but it reminds me of the sci-fi programs I watch. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, my--I'm sure he's delighted!
ReplyDeleteMy covid birthday is just past, but I don't tend to celebrate the occasion to begin with.
ReplyDeleteThe enthusiasm of youth!
ReplyDeleteWe've all had covid birthdays here, too.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like quite the contraption he got this year!
I have enough trouble with reality. I don't need un-real reality.
ReplyDeleteYou are so droll!
ReplyDeleteWe love our Facetime with the grandies out west.
It's so nice to have ways to connect during these pandemic times. I've never looked through one of those virtual reality headsets and have wondered how realistic they actually are.
ReplyDeleteI hope he is happy with this birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Jonathan. I believe everyone in my family have had a lockdown birthday. Hopefully once is enough for all of us. That is an amazing gift.
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