Today is the Ethiopian New Year - 2005. yes they have a different year they use a totally different calendar. I won't put it all here - but Google it and you can read all about it. So in theory I realized both boys were born in 2004! ha - pretty funny.
We didn't do any big celebration - but hope to next year. I've been in touch with an Ethiopian pastor and they are hoping to do more in Ann Arbor next year! yeah! Can't wait. Very important to keep the culture in our lives - at least it is my thoughts.
So I realized I haven't posted in a while - things are just busy. School started for Nate at the end of August, Curt and I have been fighting a cold the last week. His is mostly teething and me allergies -but still NO fun. Labor day weekend was just a busy time. I hope to do pictures one of these days -but too tired and icky right now.
So a quick (probably not but I'll pretend) update on life.
Curt is 17 months old. Tomorrow will be 6 months from Gotcha Day! Wow - 6 months as a family of 4. It seems like he has been with us forever and it is perfect. yes we have our ups and downs. He still wakes up at night lately Last night we let him "cry it out" and it went well. Craig may not agree, but it was 15 minutes, and he slept till 7 and woke up in a great mood. Curt loves to talk, walk, run and play! he's all over and it is great. He's definitely got a personality! We love it.
Nate started 3rd grade at St Paul's and we are just so proud of him. His reading compared to last year has advanced so much. Tutoring really helped. But we are done with tutoring for now and going back to soccer starting Saturday. And maybe something else. WE were hoping the Lego Robot clubs, but need to be 9 years old.
Me - swamped like crazy at work, but love it. It is just a good fit. I was actually able to have Nate in for two weeks to help me out. Yes he worked and got paid to help me scan MSDSs! He's great. I'm having little medical stuff happening - possible ulcer related to my stomach surgery (3 years ago). Yikes. But good to get it checked out NOW before it gets bad.
Craig - busy with the store - but enjoying Saturday's with us again! yeah. We love it too! He's just into football season and taking walks with the boys.
We also found a new church this summer. It was not an easy decision but attending Genesis we realized we needed to grow more. And we have found the opportunities here. Very excited to get involved and doing more. A sermon this summer inspired us both so much it was amazing. a real GOD moment! They do a lot of out reach and I can see us doing more here in the future! I can't wait! Yeah -
Dad was here for a while in June/July - gave us a health scare - but doing well now. We were even able to get pics of him and the boys AND had family pics taken too! They were food too!
What else? Oh - I"m going to be an aunt! Yeah - can't wait - my brother is expecting next year - so thrilled for them too!
Other than that - through all the life struggles,we just feel blessed to have the boys and the family we have. I love my boys and just enjoy what life is bringing us.
I love talking about adoption, Ethiopia and what we can do to help the people there someday!
That's about all for now - I can tell it is very disjointed sorry about that
Gail
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