House hunting trip...

Portland Head Light

Here are a few pictures from our house hunting trip to Portland, Maine. It is beautiful out there and the air was crisp and clean. We are excited for the adventures that await our family! The "locals" we met told us how to get through the winter....just find an outdoor activity (like snow shoeing or cross country skiing) that you enjoy and get out often! Brrrrr.....but sounds fun!! After a frustrating day and a half of house hunting with no luck, we decided we needed to get some fresh air and decompress for a bit. We didn't have anymore appointments for the day. Chris wanted to take me on a nice date that evening. First we went to the Portland Head Light, which from what I have read, is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. After thoroughly enjoying our time there, we went downtown for dinner. Chris took me to a really cool restaraunt on an old ferry boat. I was even brave enough to try lobster and crab! It was a great evening and I can't wait to do it again! (hint, hint!!) And here it is....our home for the next couple years! Typical salt-box style house in New England - not the most attractive outside, but all redone on the inside. It will be a good house for our family. We are right by the coast so there are beaches super close! Anyone up for a trip to Maine?!!

While out in the countryside before looking at what we call "Uncle Tom's cabin" (long story), we drove by this super old cemetary and Chris just had to go look. He found a headstone that dated 1806 on it! There were also stone walls surrounding the fields around the area from way long ago. Chris was thrilled to see the walls again because it reminded him of his mission here in New England. It was neat and I was in love with the beautiful trees!! The sound of the wind rustling the leaves was heavenly. I have missed that living here in Arizona.

Sick of pictures of us yet? Sorry...we don't remember to take pictures of us very often, so I had to document them!