Preparing a “Dist” – an Ethiopia casserole

Many people return from Ethiopia with various pottery casseroles and coffee pots, and then have no idea how to get them ready for use. Or worse, they just throw some Continue reading →

One tattoo: adopting again from Ethiopia!

That’s right folks! We are excited to announce that we are now focusing exclusively on adopting again from Ethiopia! Most of you know that we have been waiting for over Continue reading →

Genetic Testing: 23andme.com

This weekend we completed the spit test for Sugar and Spice’s genetic testing. We heard about http://www.23andme.com through adoption circles, and when I checked it out, I immediately ordered two Continue reading →

Finally all together!

Today was the first day that Jason and I and the girls were all together for over a month. We have missed each other so much… And even though it Continue reading →

Dinner with a real African Princess

The exotic life I lead! In just a couple of weeks I will be back to the African continent again, except this time to the sun and spices of Morocco. Continue reading →

Great Guest House in Central Addis Location

After one false start at a bad location, we managed to find a great guest house in an amazing location in Addis: DS Guest House. Previously, we’ve stayed at the Continue reading →

A thousand meetings: learning to do business in Ethiopia

I feel like I could write book on doing business in Ethiopia, although, really I am still a rookie. The book would be called “A Thousand Meetings.” All of us Continue reading →

Missing you all!

Oh, I am so missing my family right now!! Feeling really lonely, despite the awesome company of T and mom. It’s the Easter holiday here, so we haven’t been able Continue reading →