Coming Home Soon...

It has been a wonderful adventure, but we can't wait to be home now. Yesterday we went shopping at local shops. That was fun. We also went to the leprosy and TB hospital and Kelly bought a lot of hand made items (1,590 birr worth). The money goes to support the hospital. Amazingly it was very difficult to find my traditional soccer jerseys I get on trips. We had to drive to a special shop to get them. Pray for our flights and that Zion Degamo does well. He is very happy today and smiling a lot. He is a super fun baby and he feels like ours, which we were worried about. But why worry when God is in control? Silly us. OK, see you all soon. Miss you all tons.

Love,
Curtiss...

Facial Expressions

One of the first trips to the park this Spring and I actually brought my camera. I was using the drive mode to take multiple pictures back to back thinking I would just get some cute shots. Instead I found myself laughing at the facial expressions that my kids and husband were making while playing intensely. These are my favorites.

My Lovely (am I allowed to call him that?) Husband

I have been meaning to write this post for several weeks, but it has been crazy busy, so here it is... better late than never. The sentiment remains. I have had weddings/marriage on the mind lately due to helping a friend with her wedding, another friend randomly getting married (congrats Lisa), and yet another friend secretely getting married (don't worry, I haven't told). Also, Curt and I celebrated 11 years of marriage earlier this month (if you are doing the math, we were 18 and 19 respectively when we got married... yes it was a big deal). So, as this blog is a place to talk about the lovely things in my life, I need to share one of my biggest blessings. I am so thankful that what started out as 2 silly teenagers being madly in love has turned into an amazing partnership and friendship and strong marriage. Curt does such a good job "putting up with me." He always gets mad when I say it that way, but it is true. I am a handful. He tries his best to encourage me when I am down and has worked so hard to understand the bouts of depression. He is an amazing daddy and I believe that those 2 little girls are going to grow up very confident in who they are and that they are loved because of it. Curt's business, Computer Know How, celebrated 10 years in business this year also. I am so proud of what they have accomplished. I could go on and on, but really I just enjoy being around him still after all this time, and am glad he is mine. Love you Curtiss!




This would be Matrix style dishwasher unloading. Did I mention he is an otter?