Kum-by-ya, my Lord, Kum-by-ya

Marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, whoever decided that this would be a good combination was an absolute genius. We had a wonderful opportunity to camp out last weekend with some new friends. I have to say that it may have been one of the best times that we have had since moving to Maine.



The trees on the way to New Hampshire and Vermont were definitely in peak on both sides of the long stretch of Hwy 95.



There was a bit of rain the first night, but the following two days shared around a camp fire were truly memorable! We ate our fair share of snackies...had to if we were to stay warm through the below freezing nights.



I shared a tent with Gray and Randy shacked up with bears and a lone chipmunk in the lean-to. (there really were no bears at our site) I worried about Gray each night as he continued to snuggle deeper and deeper down into his sleeping bag, but he rose each morning bright eyed and bushy haired. It was our first trip with another family in quite a long time.

Actually we have only gone solo since having Grayson, our last trip with a group involved rafts, many laughs, and expensive pizza, but that is a story for another blog spot) Anyhow, if you are thinking that camping with kids is not pleasant, you are mistaken...just take more than your own with you.



Grayson and Dominik played all weekend. There was actually time for stimulating adult conversation over cocoa and chicken sausages. (again we wanted to be warm in our sleep)

So now we are home preparing our apartment for the pumpkin carving that is to commence this weekend. We watched a little pumpkin didy called, "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" (thanks mom...he has already asked to watch our special family movie in the morning again...this may be a re-gift if you have small children of your own, be on the lookout.) This will be Gray's first carving so I am anticipating a fun-filled evening.

A quick update on the adoption...we are still on hold. The snag started a couple of weeks ago but is nearly sorted out. I ask for prayer on the 20th when our home study coordinator shares our case with the central office. (our agency in Maine is not equipped to handle the referral process(this is when Rwanda refers a child to us, still very far away) and Rwanda is still firming up how they plan to proceed as they continue to lay down the foundations of international adoption with their country. Also, pray for the minister in Rwanda that works on the adoptions, her family has H1N1, so lift them up for a fast recovery.

That's how things are looking in the artic north. I should have more information next week and will be thrilled to share it. Until then, Kum-by-ya, my Lord, Kum-by-ya.