Home from Ethiopia
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 Posted in Adoption, Family | 1 Comment »It's hard to believe a few days ago I was in Africa. We made it home Friday afternoon with Milo and Lexi thoroughly embraced her big sister role. A lot has happened and there's a lot to say, but for now ...
Returning Home: Day 10
Friday, March 27th, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »Today's the day we bring Milo home. We'll touch down in Washington, D.C., early in the morning local time. We'll have a lengthy layover in the D.C. airport, but that's probably a good thing (in case our flight is late). Our ...
Traveling Home: Day 9
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »Today we pack and get ready to go. There is an Ethiopian cooking class in the morning, which should be fun, but I imagine the stress of travel will be on everyone's mind. This is kind of like coming home from ...
Ethiopia: Day 8
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »Today is all about Milo. We'll spend the entire day hanging out with him, caring for him and letting him get used to us. Today should be no pressure and plenty of relaxation. After our whirlwind trip I'm grateful there is ...
Live from Ethiopia 2
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »It's Tuesday night in Ethiopia. We leave in two days and this adventure comes to a close, though a whole new one begins. So much has happened here that it's hard to put it all into words. Right now my ...
Ethiopia: Day 7
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 Posted in Adoption | 1 Comment »Get ready to cry—today's the big day. There will be a special celebration at the care center as Milo says goodbye to the care center and his nannies and is placed in our care. I imagine this will be both ...
Ethiopia: Day 6
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Posted in Animals | No Comments »This morning we get to spend more time with Milo. We'll interact with his nannies and soak up as much knowledge as we can from his loving caregivers. This is Milo's last day in the care center. In the afternoon we'll ...
Ethiopia: Day 5
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »Today we take a day trip to the Hosanna region in southern Ethiopia. We've been told this can be a hairy trip—four hours each way along a bumpy dirt road with crazy drivers and no seat belts. This is part ...
Ethiopia: Day 4
Saturday, March 21st, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »Today we'll get to spend some real time with Milo. We'll get to observe him in the care center where he's spent most of his life and learn his routine, his personality and everything that makes him tick. Or as ...
Live from Ethiopia
Friday, March 20th, 2009 Posted in Adoption | No Comments »Hey everybody, we're doing great in Ethiopia. Text messaging isn't working, Internet is sketchy, power was out all day. So sending any updates has been hard. Sorry. But despite the bewilderment of international travel, we had an awesome day meeting Milo. ...
