North Alabama family finds a way to celebrate during pandemic

While schools remain closed, one North Alabama family is staying positive by celebrating the big milestones in a child's life

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Students are staying home because school doors will be closed for the rest of the school year.

Waay 31's sophia borrelli spoke to one family in north alabama who is staying positive - by celebrating the big milestones in a child's life.

Shawna champion, connor's mom: "kindergarten and second grade is a pretty big deal and we are going to miss out on that."

Shawna champion and her family are doing what they can to keep to a normal routine while school is closed.

Connor champion, celebrated 8th birthday: "one thing that i miss about school is art."

While practicing social distancing - it's hard to plan things - especially when it comes to celebrating a birthday.

Shawna champion, connor's mom: "yeah he was a little bummed that we didn't get to go out or anything but you know we're better safe here."

Shawna says that's when she got the idea to take this picture and post it to social media - to show how connor celebrated his special day.

Shawna champion, connor's mom: "went and got him stuff to make a birthday cake here at home."

The champion family celebrated at home instead of their normal routine of heading out to a restaurant.

Connor champion, celebrated 8th birthday: "decorate my cake."

Connor champion, celebrated 8th birthday: "we sang happy birthday and took a picture."

A picture of a not so normal birthday - but a new normal for kids all across north alabama.

Shawna champion, connor's mom: "i knew that it would be a birthday he would never forget and most certainly i would never forget."

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