In his first performance, Nicolai played bass with his rock band. 

Next we got to see his cabin which was located right next to the lake at the bottom of a hill. He told us that he got a lot of good climbing training in while going from his cabin to the various venues on campus. 

Nico’s first desire was to show us the practice cabins. 

Here we see him with his new friends and band mates. 

Finally, after going three weeks without seeing him, we connect with Nicolai at the parent’s reception. He is positively bubbling over with joy over his experience at the Encore Coda music camp. Although he was reluctant about going, it took all of 30 seconds before he was inquiring if he could return next year. 

I love the lighting in this old barn. 

Last night we arrived at our bed and breakfast after dark. This morning, Jeanine visits with the Nubian goats. Somewhere on this farm hides a rooster, which if captured by this guest, will be promptly fed to the goats for crimes against those in need of sleep. 

As I am about to take a nice group photo, Kyle decides to leap across the stream. 

We climbed to the top of the Flume where a nice little waterfall is to be found. 

Maya, not one to take the easy way forward, pursues the road less traveled. 

Today I took my first vacation day of the summer. We traveled to Franconia Notch in northern New Hampshire enroute to pick up Nicolai from his summer music camp in Sweden, Maine. We hiked the Flume trail with Kyle and Maya. 

Maya is happy to be the little jewel on top of the brawny backs of Kyle’s friends. 

When Maya is around, Nala transforms from a quiet puppy into a half crazed flying wolf. 

Nala has doubled in weight since she joined the family. Last night she pulled every bit of white fluff out of a stuffed toy. The living room looked like it was covered in snow.