Days with the Dorans

I can't believe our baby girl is 16 already! Unfortunately due to Covid, she has to wait an additional 3 months before she can get that license.  (sigh) I'm really proud of her though and she took it in stride. We made it a great family day! The six of us went out to eat at Buck Shots in an igloo which was different and fun. Covid does make the world so strange but yay for still making the best of it! Sto lat, Ali! HERE is a video of where we ate and Ali's birthday singing!

 With Joey's nutty schedule we've had no time to schedule his driving test yet but he has the hours and classes passed to take the test and hopefully (I think) get his license. I still can't believe this kid is 16! When he woke up (finally) we celebrated by giving him his gifts! He also got cards (including gas cards) from people in the mail! What a lucky kid! Joey's a pretty huge Beatles fan so I kind of went with that theme a little and I'd say he liked it. He kept looking at Beatles picks I got him and couldn't stop talking about and looking at them. It's fun when they get older and really start appreciating things in a different way.  Dad also got him a MUCH NEEDED accoustic guitar case. Of course Joe said, "Oh my gosh, thanks mom!" To which, dad said, "Mom?!?!?!" It was sweet. We loved celebrating with family at the lake and the Drapals were able to come and sing too! Sto Lat, my sweet boy! I love you more than you'...

 After the infamous (already) Hot Pocket incident, we escaped our house and headed for the lake. Joey had planned a birthday party with his friend Katie and THEN asked us and Nana and Papa if he could have a party at the lake. You'd think he's old enough to understand order now, but I guess not. We got over there early to blow up the floaties and Nana went out and got a volleyball net (which was a great hit!) Watching the teens try to assemble it was great entertainment as we were parked up on the deck. After a bit of volleyball though, they were off to the lake and having fun! The Littles were there (of course) and we let Al invite a friend even though she's starting to hang out with Joey and friends too. Katie's folks and sister came over too and they're all so nice. My mom has a great zoom on her camera. We mostly stayed out of the way but with the lake, you still need to keep an eye out. After fun, it was time for pizza, presents, cake, music an...