Labor Day camping

At camp ground just hanging out
boat ride to Island
Picture of the bridge from camp ground
Caden and Jason (caden's cousin) on boat ride
Caden and his cousins Zachary and Jason after bridge walk

We decided at the last minute to go up to Mackinaw to camp. Brian's parents and sisters family were all up there already. This was Caden's first time camping, he had fun. We went over to the Island on Saturday to visit with my parents who were over there on there boat. Caden enjoyed the boat ride over and loved the horses. Sunday we just hung out did a little shopping and got fudge. Monday we had the bridge walk so we had to get up early in which caden was not thrilled about. Caden did however walk the whole 5 miles. He did really well, we were very proud. We are hoping to go every year from now on. Brian and i went up there the first two years we were together then we ended up adopting Caden so things kinda got off track, but going back this year make me realize why i loved going and Caden can look forward to it every year.( hopefully next year he will have a sister to enjoy it with). Anyways i included some pictures. Talk to you soon.


Beckie, Brian and Caden

And then there was three

In case some of you don't know Caden has guinea pigs, Moe and Stewart. We thought we had to males but as of yesterday we found out Moe is a female. Brian picked her up and she had a big belly and we could feel something moving around. Thanks to Google we realized she was pregnant. Well as of 5 am we now have 5 pigs. Wow what did we get ourselves into. They are cute and healthy and Caden is in love with them. We will keep you posted.

Beckie

So much for leaving

Today we should have been writing to say we were leaving in a few hours. Instead i am writing sadly to say our trip got canceled due to the fact our referral got given to another family. I am so sad and frustrated i could scream. I need to believe that everything happens for a reason. They said they are looking for a referral for us in the same area so if they find a baby we will be able to travel like next day. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.

Beckie, Brian and Caden

8 days and counting

We have a travel date. We will be leaving at 2:07 P.m. on Wednesday June 18Th. When we touch down and find a place to hook up to the Internet i will update you all. Caden will be staying with my mom and dad, Brian's parents are taking our dog and we have some wonderful friends looking after our house. Weather my plants make it alive is still up for debate (mom water every Friday). So thank you all. I want to also say thanks to our family and friends who have always been there for us. With Caden's adoption i thought the wait was going to kill me but this time it almost did. I was ready to give up the whole thing not to long ago. I am glad i didn't but the wait was so hard on all of us. The reward at the end will make this all worth it. Hope everyone keeps in touch. Lots of love
Beckie and Brian

LOI

Our letter of Invite has arrived and we have permission to buy our airline tickets. We will be traveling to Kustanai, Kazahkstan. I will let everyone know when our leave date is.

Love
Beckie, Brian and Caden

Some news

We just heard yesterday that the country plans on inviting us over at the end of June beginning of July. From what she said that is when there is a couple of babies coming off the registry. All the children have to wait until they are 6 months before they are allowed to be adopted and they are put on a registry until then. I will keep you posted.
Beckie

Bad news

Well it looks like our letter of invite was never issued. Our agent made a mistake and said it was issued when she should have told us it is in the process of being issued. So we are back to square one and waiting. When i hear more i will let you all know.
Beckie