On this day of giving thanks I want to thank those of you that read my blog! This blog has become more than a hobby in the past two years and I am thankful for the interactions with you all and the way my world seems a little smaller (that is a good thing). I [...]
Archive for the ‘Soap Box’ Category
25 Nov
Photo Friday- Baby Bear!
I could not wait to post these photos of Esuyawkal and since it is a holiday week I thought I would post early so I don’t forget. Baby Bear for your viewing pleasure:)
24 Nov
About a boy
This post is about this amazing boy in Ethiopia that Brian and I met while we were there picking up Esuyawkal. This boy’s name is Nati, short for Nathaniel I think. Nati is a bright, beautiful, wonderful child that is in need of a home, and my heart is aching for him.
My heart is aching [...]
20 Nov
A worthy cause
Look to your right, you may need to scroll down a little.
Do you see that purple quilt- that really gorgeous purple, pink and black quilt? Well, if you click on that quilt you can make a donation to help a young Ethiopian girl travel back to Ethiopia to visit her grandmother, you will also be [...]
20 Nov
Photo Friday-A view from above
This picture was taken while we were flying over Egypt on our way to Ethiopia. For a really long time while we were traveling over Egypt all we saw out the window was desert and then out of nowhere these. I have no idea what they are and but they were quite a sight, almost [...]
20 Nov
A new perspective on cleaning
I don’t know about you but I have a love/hate relationship with cleaning. I love a clean house and the feeling of accomplishment but I hate how hard it is to find the time to clean. I don’t really mind the cleaning itself if I can be left to just do it by myself, but [...]
17 Nov
Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!!
Happy Birthday
Anwen!!!
Today my baby girl is 3 years old:) It is hard to believe that her first two years of life went by so fast, and that she really isn’t a baby anymore:(.
Anwen you are:
Silly- your laughter is contagious.
Joyful- and I have so much joy in my life because of you!
Fiesty- I love [...]
16 Nov
Join the Advent Conspiracy
“The story of Christ’s birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love.
So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists.
And when it’s all over, many of us are left with presents to return, [...]
13 Nov
Photo Friday- In the studio
Last spring we had Ewan and Anwen photographed by a friend starting a photography business. About a month ago we returned to her to have Esuyawkal photographed. Here are some of the pictures of Ewan and Anwen, our photos of Esuyawkal are coming soon!!
11 Nov
Words of wisdom
Enjoy these words of wisdom written by a woman who has lived many more years than most of us.
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. [...]
