2008 Wine tasting weekend

This is the group that went with us
The girls (Brianne, Beckie, mom and Jenni)
The Boys (dad, Carl, Nate, Tony and Brian)
The bus ride up
The driver of the mini bus (also known as dad)

On October 3-5 we went on a wine tasting tour up in Traverse City. When I say we I mean there was 9 of us. We had wonderful time, the weather couldn't have been any better. We drove up in a short bus my parents bought, so much fun. Nate and Brianne, Carl and Jenny, Brian and I, my mom and dad and Tony all went. We stayed in a house on the lake that you can rent through the casino. All day Saturday we went to 9 different wineries and tasted some great wines and had a blast doing it. Afterwards we ate, did some gambling and then had a bonb fire to finish the night off, what more could you ask for.

Beckie

Caden's first day of school

Today was Caden's first day in DK (pre kindergarten). He is gone all day now big change for me, House is empy three days a week now. Here's a picture of our little man. Boy do they grow up fast :(

Beckie

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