The party for my mom’s 60th birthday was a huge success. We had almost 100 people, everyone had fun, and the newest arrivals to the family were able to meet many cousins, aunties and uncles. My mom is one of a family of thirteen, so each time I visit I meet new cousins. Dawit and [...]
Archive for July, 2006
Wisconsin Highlights
Posted in Adoption on July 31, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Say “Cheese”!
Posted in Adoption on July 18, 2006 | 6 Comments »
We’re off to Wisconsin! With any luck, I’ll be able to update on the festivities from there.
Thinking about Dawn, who is in Addis right now getting to know her 3-year old son! Can’t wait to hear about it.
Happy Planet Index
Posted in Adoption on July 16, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Ethiopia ranks #144 on the Happy Planet Index. The US ranks #150.
Having visited, I’m not surprised that Ethiopia ranks higher than the States. Despite conditions most Americans can’t imagine, the people are sincere, loving, and smile a lot. And have I mentioned that Dawit is the happiest kid I know?
Fresh Air Poisioning
Posted in Adoption on July 13, 2006 | 4 Comments »
We went to Cape Cod with another family of the Purple Folder Crew for a few days, and the list of activities included many firsts for Dawit:
a dip in the ocean
sandcastle
water balloons
sleeping bag
sleepover
asking to go to bed at seven
thanking me for moving Lily to another room (so he could sleep)
Happy 4th!
Posted in Adoption on July 5, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Upon hearing the explanation that it was the United States of Amercia’s birthday, Dawit had just one question: Dawit eat cake?
