Campfire

We finally used my birthday present yesterday. Amanda had to go to a meeting at church, so I had the kids. It was a little interesting getting the wood chopped and things set up, but Noah behaved well enough and Lily was a good help. I got the fire set up and away we went.

The wood I have is not the best, but once it dried out a bit we had a nice little fire. It did not hold the kids' attention for very long, but they did enjoy it while they were outside. I sat on the steps and played the harmonica. Noah can't get enough "Clementine."

The best part was when I first lit the paper and still had the porch light on. Noah saw the smoke go up and he said, "It's a choo-choo train! It's like Thomas!" They didn't think it was quite as much fun when the paper burned down and we just had a small wood fire going. I think it will be better next time.

The good news is that Noah is still talking about it today. I am glad to have someone to whom I can pass the torch someday.