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Here are a few items from our week!

Despite taking a tetherball to the eye, I think James really enjoyed his first day.

The entrance

Mike and Sully gaurd the dinning hall...

Bass fishin' ...

Masquarade Ball...

Well, it's a wrap. Dinner was good and afterwards we all went down to the pond to launch the wish boats the boys made in arts and crafts. The celebration show was a kick. Both boys were in skits although JT didn't want to dance. This week has been awesome. We're going to look into a long weekend in the fall and will certainly be applying for next year. In any event I could see myself volunteering out here for many, many years.

CS Day 5: Morning discussion was great. Wonderful to hear from the parents of kids in remission and how they've dealt with it all. Kids loved their sessions. JT squeezed in another 18 holes before lunch. This afternoon has been parents free time. Jenn and I took a paddleboat out and were quickly reminded as to why we don't paddleboat. Should've grabbed a kayak or canoe. Anyhow, I'm soaking up the last of the sun watching JT play kickball. Jenn is in yoga class. And Jack is staring starry-eyed at his new bro-mance, Eric, his counselor. I have to say that of all the amazing things they do here the nearly 1:1 counselor ratio is phenomenal. Dinner soon. Then it's the Celebration Show.

Great dinner. Roast turkey with all the fixins. Boys had a blast with their respective groups. Was talking with one of the employees and they mentioned how many times they'd love to complete the Maine experience by serving lobster to the parents but haven't had the connection to do it. Anyone know a lobsterman looking for a good cause? Casual breakfast in the am then off to a panel discussion with a sixteen year-old volunteer/survivor. Should be great.

We opted for 18 holes of mini golf. Now just soaking up the sun waiting for our family portrait time. CS documents all families with photo in a book that we get upon check out. Well, that and a disc of 1200-1500 photos of the week. I guess when you've been doing it for 25 years (as they have) you learn how to do it well.

CS Day 4: Breakfast was great. Mom & Dad off to discussion group while the boys hit their groups. Quiet lunch & family playtime until dinner. Hmmm 18 mini holes, kayaking or playground? Time will tell. Boys will hang with counselors tonight while Jenn and I get to go the adult dinner. Real silverware & plates! Afterwards there is karaoke. Even if this wasn't a dry campus I'd opt out of that.

Sunshine talent show...these kids got game. Even if I had a talent I couldn't hold a candle to them.

Camp Sunshine - Day 3: Tough getting out the door. Two straight late nites. Jack went off to the Tot Lot. JT went fishing on a super fast bass boat and landed one fish. Then he hit the links for 18 mini holes. Jenn & I attended a parent's discussion group. BBQ outside for lunch. Now it's rest time. Lots planned for this afternoon. More l8r!

Fantastic evening. Masquerade/Costume dance. Jack's gonna be just fine. His head'll be sore. But he'll be fine. Might have knocked some sense in him...

Of both the kids, which ends up in clinic? Yep. Jack. Egg on his head. Classic.

Camp Sunshine Day 2. Look for tweet-like updates this week via the phone. Great weather. Both boys having a blast. Fishing w/ the Eagle Bass Masters tomorrow. Pro boats and all! Off to lunch!

James was accepted to Camp Sunshine today. We check in on Sunday!