Days with the Dorans

It's hard being home with just 5 (Joey fulltime in Kalamazoo) but it's harder as they leave one by one. It was time to move Z back to TC and he was so excited to get back to all his people! With no minivan, Sean wasn't able to help with move-in so the brothers said goodbye and Z, Jeffy and I were off with Franny (my Forrester) packed to the gills! There was a little hiccup (them ALMOST not letting him move in since we couldn't get there earlier in the day) but in the end it all worked out as things always seem to do! Zach's Room- In process Z is living with his roommate and suitemates from last year but they're in a different dorm and I use that word "dorm" lightly. It's more like an apartment. Each boy has their own bedroom, there is a small kitchen, a living room and two bathrooms! Living Room! They hung Z's flag. I'm so excited for him to start another year and he's so excited for his classes! After we moved him in we took off and le...

Zach's first year of college went so fast! It amazed me how "easy" it was for him! He met great people, and fell in love with his classes. I can't tell you how many times he would tell me how lucky he felt to live in such a beautiful place! He was hoping to get into a summer class this year but he was on a wait list and unfortunately, no one dropped it so it was time to go and get him! Jeff and I left after work on Thursday. This time we left Sean home and it was a good thing because the car was PACKED! I am still in awe that we were able to get everything home. We did leave two things at the condo (a small plastic drawer system we put in the closet) and a lamp that actually was the EXACT same as two already in the bedroom at the condo. We figured we could take them home when we go to Elk Rapids later this month for Ali's race! (I'm so excited for her!) The boys moved the stuff out and then Z and I finished cleaning the bathroom. We also got to meet Kat's ...