Dawit is 9 years old! 1 Oct 2011 | 11:07 am

We had a week-long birthday celebration with Grandma from WI.

Photo Update July 2011 24 Jul 2011 | 02:11 am

For anyone who still checks our little blog, a photo update of Dawit. He’s turning 9 in September.

Halloween 2008 20 Nov 2008 | 05:07 am

Robin and Hermoine–fighting crime and casting spells. MaryAnn, Gilligan, Ginger and the Professor.  The coconuts became the in-demand dancing prop at a party we attended in Hartford.

Cook Crabs and the Nose Mall 18 Nov 2008 | 04:57 am

I’m here, I’m here. Busy. Also there’s the pesky job, Facebook, PTO, and 2nd grade math homework. Back to the fun with kids: I need to get this down before my kids stop doing it and it disappears fro...

Birthday Boy 18 Sep 2008 | 10:20 pm

Dawit is six today!  He is stretching out this birthday as long as possible–it started on Saturday with a bowling party, continues today with a party at school and Ethiopian food this evening, and ant...

First Day: First and Second Grade! 3 Sep 2008 | 06:35 am

The reason for the lack of posts: 27 Aug 2008 | 08:06 am

100% Puppy. She’s a yellow lab / golden retriever mix, and her name is Chloe. Her eyes are just the same color as her fur. I may as well have an 18 month old human baby. Antics include: In the dishw...

Ethiopian Gold 24 Aug 2008 | 05:28 am

I’m not a huge fan of the Olympics, but I do love that Ethiopia ranks 5th in number of Gold Medals won per country in running. Go Ethiopia! Dawit is speedy, determined, and very competitive. In addit...

Dog news 24 Aug 2008 | 03:06 am

Hazel, introduced below, has returned to TN to live with the woman who rescued her from the shelter. She needs a family without kids and cats, and a behaviorist to work on her aggressive tendencies. W...

Who needs lemonade? 14 Aug 2008 | 12:42 pm

The kids conspiring to make lots of money.  Remember their lemonade stand? This time they’ve outdone themselves.  They will set up a place where friends and family can pay $.25 to view Lily’s Super G...