Nathan left yesterday for Outdoor Science Camp. Most of the 5th grade class (some parents chose not to send their children) went up to the mountains for 4 days to sleep in cabins and learn about nature, ecology, and have fun!! He was so excited to go...they had snow there on Saturday, so there was still snow on the ground!
Before they board the bus, all the kids have their temperature taken. They have to be healthy and fever-free.
Here we go onto the bus. Suitcases and sleeping bags are loaded, paperwork is signed, and kids are ready!
Some of Nathan's buddies! Most of them have been in his class for many years. That's the beauty of being at a small school. They are all really good to each other and help each other out. A great group of boys!
Good bye Moms and Dads!
Boarding the bus. The lady in red is one of Nathan's teachers. The man in the tie is the Assistant Principal.
My friend Jan pretending to be weeping as her son leaves for 4 days. She was making fun of ME, because I WAS getting weepy. I admit, I want my kids around me always.
All the parents waiting for the bus to leave. Darrell went to work late so he could see Nathan off, he's such a great Daddy!
Okay, close the door and leave already. Bye Nathan.
We'll miss you! Have fun at Science School.
Here's Nathan getting off the bus...I was so happy to see him! He had fun, and learned a lot...but he got a horrible cold and his asthma was bad in the mountains!
I think he missed Molly the most...and she missed him...she was so happy to see him when he got home. 
Pre-Op...
Waiting...
The Pre-Op talke with the Drs...
Had to have hospital bracelets on his ankles because both of his arms were having surgery...
After surgery...we were so happy to see these two guys with smiles on their faces. The surgery went well. They removed the torn ligament, relieved a pinched nerve and removed a bone chip.
Waiting to go back to the recovery room...
Just waking up...
Ready to go home at 6:30. We had checked in at 11:30...it was a LLLOOONNNGGG day for all of us!! So glad it's over!!
Before they board the bus, all the kids have their temperature taken. They have to be healthy and fever-free.
Here we go onto the bus. Suitcases and sleeping bags are loaded, paperwork is signed, and kids are ready!
Some of Nathan's buddies! Most of them have been in his class for many years. That's the beauty of being at a small school. They are all really good to each other and help each other out. A great group of boys!
Good bye Moms and Dads!
Boarding the bus. The lady in red is one of Nathan's teachers. The man in the tie is the Assistant Principal.
My friend Jan pretending to be weeping as her son leaves for 4 days. She was making fun of ME, because I WAS getting weepy. I admit, I want my kids around me always.
All the parents waiting for the bus to leave. Darrell went to work late so he could see Nathan off, he's such a great Daddy!
Okay, close the door and leave already. Bye Nathan.
We'll miss you! Have fun at Science School.
One can never have too many flip flops. 
Yesterday we went to lunch and shopping with the Newbry girls (the boys were at the Doheney Blues Festival) and we went flip flop crazy. Ready for summer!!
World's Best Grammy with her 4 grandkids and her spoiled dog!! These kids are so blessed to have my Mom so closely involved in their lives. She knows each one so well and gives all of them so much attention and care.
The loves of my life...my beautiful babies!! I thank God ever single day for giving me these boys!!! I had an awesome Mother's Day...
