AND.................They're off!

My older kids left today at 6:30 A.M. for their first experience of a week long camp in Clayton, OK, away from any of their "own" parental supervision. I must say, I was nervous about it and still am because I've been biting my nails. Elena said, "I'm going away for a week not a year!" Someday, as my parents once told me, she'll understand when she becomes a parent. I have faith they are in God's good hands. They need to experience this because I never had the opportunity to.

Although, they each have their own beds, they shared the same bed, the night before. Bran even set his phone alarm for 5:45 A.M.

Unloading their luggage. Bran always cheesing for the camera, no matter what the time. Baby Girl, wishing she could sleep in longer for her extra beauty sleep.

Dad showed up to see them off.

One bag: check

a life jacket: Check

a sleeping bag: Check

Texas A&M or UT? Pick one Bran!

Ricky: O.K. Mom! Enough pics!!

Allan: I onna go!

Allan trying to touch them through the window.

We're so cool, we all three wanted to sit in the back of the bus.

Bye! See ya on Friday! Have a great time!!!

Love, Mom, Dad & Allan