Days with the Dorans

  Well, we were supposed to run but no races are allowed because of dumb covid. We still decided to head north to Elk Rapids and it was so nice to get away. We did some running there but what I really liked was just being together and getting away! It is the best place to run! Joey played on the beach and I took a video of one of his songs (Fake Plastic Trees) and posted it HERE . My little fishies got in the pool! I thought it was cold!! We did actually find an outdoor place to eat. It was fun and yummy! We even made friends and had a sing-along at the bonfire!

  I love that Jeff does open mic nights and it's almost like they have formed a little band. I thought it was so cool that they had Joe join them and I know he was excited to! I have no idea why I didn't get video! I definitely will have to get video next time! I did get some pictures though! Dad showing him how to set up. Nana & Papa came too- She didn't want a picture, but oh well! The Pink Tickler is my favorite and I love their glasses! Such a cool place! Cold drink of water to calm the nerves. They were behind glass but the pictures still turned out cool. Listening to other bands and debriefing with Papa. I love this boy!

  Though still learning from home, We got to go to school today to see/hear Joey play in concert. He also got to see some friends which was cool. It kind of amazes me that they have these masks that they can play through. I love my music man!

  Joey is getting ready to go play with dad and it's the coolest thing! I love listening to them!

Little by little the kids are starting to get their covid shots. Sean is still not eligible but Zach was! I feel like with each shot I can breathe a little easier. A student of mine's dad passed away and this stuff is just still scary to me!

  Just some track pictures from my phone.

  I feel like most of my years being a mom have been spent on a soccer field but I don't remember the weather being quite like this!!! It was freezing cold and raining and MY amazing mom came out to support my kids too! I really have learned from the best!!! Mom came over for a picture! Masks do help you stay warm! Our view of the games with umbrella. At least it's not snow... When we got home it was time to thaw out and I got a nice picture with the fab four! Jodie also got me some Sangria to celebrate Mother's Day! It was so sweet! (~the taste and the gesture! I'm a lucky mama!)

Teacher's appreciation was nice and I especially loved the flowers from my kids! ;-) Work has been exhausting and hard. In addition to my "in school" kids, I've been keeping in touch wiht some of my formers who are still learning from home. I host zooms for anyone interested and am amazed that some that I only had for 10 weeks show up regularly to "talk" and just catch up. Shane is there ALL the time and we zoom pretty much daily. He was mainstreamed into my classroom and we have a pretty solid bond. It makes my day hearing from him!

  So proud of my girl! She was inducted into NHS! Because of Covid, there wasn't really a ceremony but they did something over zoom so I heard them read her name and saw it (in between watching her run her track meet). Proud of you, Ali Jane!!

  The kids ran well. Ali got 2nd in her heat but I only got one picture of me (though you may not have known it was me. Thankfully Joe got some pictures!