Chain O' Lakes

Yeah! It's summer which means camping trips. I love to go camping, but I realized also how nice it is to be able to get a hot shower and sleep in a bed! :) We went camping over the weekend with the Frye family and the Davis'. We had a great time even though the weather was less than desirable! I did learn to bring a big sweatshirt and jeans next time, even if the forecast is for 80 and partly cloudy because it sure was chilly when it only got up to 65 and rained! :) But luckily everyone was a pretty good sport about it and we still had a nice time. We got to go fishing, canoeing, eat dinner over a campfire, make smores and pudgie pies, and listen to raccoons arguing about whose turn it was to hit up our campsite for food! Here are some pictures:

Grace and Logan,who still had patience with her during this picture! :) He is trying to get used to youngsters and does pretty well most of the time!

John and Jessica canoeing.

Matt says, "I was glad to be able to catch the big fish of the trip!" :)

Grace enjoying some "popcorn"

Amos and Jess playing cornhole on the set made by Amos and Matt...too bad the beanbags didn't hold up very long!

Adoption-Step 1

I'd like to call this step information overload. We have a lot of paperwork ahead of us (luckily it's summer vacation...yeah!!). We have to fill out a profile on what kind of child we want, along with employment verification, physicals, and multiple questionnaires. We are very excited about this new adventure God is leading us on but still have many questions. We are working on getting all this paperwork completed and turned in. Then we will have a home study where a counselor will come to our house and interview us. We also have to put together a website and a letter to prospective birthmothers. Once those things are complete, we wait (which will probably be one of the most difficult parts!). Average range is waiting 6-18 months. Once a birthmother narrows down her choice of family, she may call us and we will meet her before the baby is born. Keep checking back as we complete the steps of this process! :) THANKS!