Elvis has Left the Field

It was Elvis Night at the annual outing to the White Sox game for the Docter family. After explaining to my children who he was, and after them remaining clueless, we embarked upon a night full of him. They got their lesson in Elvis history as he surrounded us at the ballpark. He sang the national anthem, he was in every contest between innings, he sang every song played, he (a pack of them) did a little dance number for us on the field, he parachuted in from the sky and he even put together some of his hits and set them to fireworks. He truly is the king!

The Docter Family was out in full force, minus a grandkid or two and Brandon & Liz. It was fun, so much fun! We had some first-timers to the Celluar Field: Will, Adam & Morgan. We had Mr. Caleb beside himself over a lost, then-found, Foam Finger. We had Miss Josie sleeping through many a boom-boom's during the fireworks show. Will & Adam learned how to crack peanuts. Oh, and did I tell you that the boys saw the "Serious" Tower on the way in?

I love my family. Will they ever know how much? Probably not, but I will love them and the times we have together no matter what. It is fun watching my brothers have a partner and sisters-in-law for me. It is fun watching my brothers as dads. It is fun watching my dad be a kid all over again with the grandchildren. It is fun seeing a grandchild cuddled up on my mom's lap. Our family has evolved over the years, and will be evolving for many more. Again, I will cherish - cherish the days of yesteryear, but also the new memories we are experiencing together as the Docter's.