Backus/Wilcox Family History

We continue to choose the road less traveled. Our stories started in New York and Michigan. We took an detour to New Jersey, and had a most excellent adventure to Ethiopia. In July, 2013 we moved our family from Detroit to Texas. People can say a lot about us, but they can't accuse us of being boring....

Friday, December 30, 2011

No word from USE yet

So our paper work was submitted to the USE last Thursday - we all were expecting an email Wednesday or Thursday saying they received our fil...

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

We should adopt from the US before any other country?

So I was actually half expecting a card from someone this year about this topic - and actually that's just what the card said! they are...

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas Ethiopia

Ok- its 4 am in Addis Ababa - but really thinking of Curtis Samuel right now. Hoping he is all snuggled in his little crib and not missing ...

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Submitted to US Embassy

We were officially submitted to the US Embassy today. Now a NEW wait begins. The review can take a few weeks to MONTHS! So far only two f...

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Our own Santa Delivery

Yes - the Backus family has found its OWN personal Secret Santa or maybe the real Santa Clause decided to use Amazon.com's free shipping...

Monday, December 19, 2011

Not submitted to USE today

Sounds like we will be submitted on the normal scheduled day, which is what I had anticipated - but still bummed out. But it sounds like Cu...

Thursday, December 15, 2011

embassy submittal - delayed

Appears our little guy didn't have a physical exam by an Approved Embassy physician - or the paperwork wasn't done in time - so his ...

Monday, December 12, 2011

What's his name?

Yep - my dear husband - I love him so much. I love that once we make a decision he works so hard to MAKE ME STICK to it. Tells me - the ch...

Friday, December 09, 2011

Passport and birthcerticate

Wow - all the paper work is completed and ready to submit to the USE (US Embassy for long version) next week. I am pretty sure agency have ...

Happy 8 month birthday Curt

Today would be our son's 8 month birthday. Here in the US - the first year - every month is a big deal. It brings now "things...

Thursday, December 08, 2011

Curt's book

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Photo Card

See the awesome card we made on Shutterfly. new project another photoebook Candycane Frames Holiday Create photo holiday cards this ...

Monday, December 05, 2011

Pictures - Introducing Curtis Samuel Backus

Ok - I'll try to post some pictures Mommy and Sami (or Curtis Samuel) Daddy and Sami Views to the Blue Nile Gorge Mud / Stick ...

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