Days with the Dorans

So the shirts were done and the boys were off for Band Camp. I didn't help pack AT ALL (that's what Joe was in charge of when I was ironing shirts) and I slept in so Jeff dropped off the boys before disc golfing. Of course I asked him to snap some pics (that box contains all those shirts). And it seemed they were all checked in and ready to go so Jeff left, and I got a phone call. Joey forgot something. Are we surprised? Need we go back to when he was a sophomore and forgot just about EVERYTHING? Well, mom got out of bed and drove over to the school before they all left and saved the day (again)!! This will not happen when he's in college. They were on their own after that (except we got to spy a bit...). Ali, Shannon and I volunteered and had SUCH fun! Shannon made THIS hilarious video about our time! And of course there were photographers (including Nana!!!) who took pictures! Here are some of my favorites! Section Leaders: Devin, Joe, and Victor Where's Walddo? Or J...

When it came to going away for band camp there were two very different- but strong- reactions. Joey was PUMPED!! Ali- a little reluctant~ a little concerned she forgot something. I had Jeff drop them off for the buses because she tends to have a tougher time separating from mama!  The thing is she didn't really HAVE to separate from me for too long because I volunteered to help out. I was up there 3 days to chaperone and walk the grounds to make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do- or as I call it... "Break up love in the woods." Jeff told me that everyone was going to hate me. I really TRIED to do my job well but on the first day it POURED and no one was in the woods (but me and Naomi). I struck out other times too but I sure got my steps in! After running 4-5 miles and walking Marty- walking at band camp had me over 20,000 and even 30,000 steps! It was insane!  Me being there made things a bit easier for my kids- at least ONE kid. Like I...