Tickling the Ivories 23 May 2013 | 06:48 am

Where We've Been 15 Apr 2013 | 07:34 pm

As you can see, blogging hasn't been a priority of mine lately. Somehow we get caught up in doing all of this, which leaves little time for much else. Enjoy the latest of our antics over the past coup...

This Life is Meant to Be 7 Feb 2011 | 01:47 am

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11

Happy Metcha Day! 22 Jan 2011 | 05:56 pm

Three years ago today on a warm sunny day in Ethiopia, we met our little ones for the first time! In the van on the way to the transition home, I remember feeling completely unprepared for this amazi...

Happy Timkat 20 Jan 2011 | 05:15 pm

Our December and January are full of special days and holidays. So full that our final Christmas decorations came down just last week. Today we celebrated the Ethiopian holiday of Timkat or the baptis...

Have a Very Merry Christmas! 26 Dec 2010 | 03:51 am

Star of Bethlehem 21 Dec 2010 | 01:31 pm

I'm sure I'm not the only mom who is continually amazed at her child's development and learning, but Alexandra has not ceased to amaze me this autumn. While Josiah is at school for a few hours, she an...

Everlasting Father 20 Dec 2010 | 08:24 am

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of th...

Papa's 80th Birthday 16 Dec 2010 | 04:30 pm

My grandparents both had wonderful celebrations with the whole family on both of their birthdays. I made a video for my Grammie's 80th, but hadn't yet done one for my Papa. So three years later, witho...

Support the Laughner's Adoption 16 Dec 2010 | 08:50 am

Another AWAA adoptive family, the Laughners, are trying to raise funds to bring home their beautiful daughter from Ethiopia. Below is the sweet montage they made of this precious girl. Please prayerfu...