This is a short preview of Fitsum’s Halloween costume, which is a penguin. The first photo is just Fitsum in a hat.

Even more towards the tail end of September, we went to Randy’s farm in Bogata, which means no internet access and a few photos. No big deal yo, just hanging out on the zip line. Hello. Zoey. Happy. There is also a photo of Sweet Sweet on my phone that isn’t online and I’m not…

Let’s do some catching up.  The homecoming parade was from the tail end of September. I have no idea who Kaufman even played. Mom and Dad were both there. Going after candy.

On September 25, 2013, the DGM, the agency in charge of issuing exit letters for adopted children, was shutdown for a year. The DGM initially stated that they would not be issuing exit letters so that children could leave the DRC for a period of 12 months in order to control adoptions in the Democratic…

Last weekend was Miranda’s birthday and she wanted to go shopping for supplies for her new school room, fabric shopping, lunch at Ali Baba’s and then hanging out at Klyde Warren Park. You should not be surprised to know that there are not any photos of shopping for school supplies or fabric shopping. We had…

For the first time in about two years, neither Miranda nor I were going to be with Fitsum for the night. We decided that it was time to spend a night away from Fitsum.  We’re not all that sure about whether or not two years is normal or whether or not a two year time…

The difference is amazing.   After two short years, you look at me to take a picture.  You’ve never trusted me with your eyes.  You’ve always looked away.  Even now, you look away from me.  And don’t get me wrong.  It’s okay. I understand. I still have to earn your trust.  We’re not done bonding…

It rained the other day, which means that the dirt pit has become a mud pit, which makes Fitsum even happier.  Truly, he loves to play in dirt and mud. As you can see, he has decorated his rock wall with mud because that’s what he likes.  He adds the mud and dirt there purposely.…

Yesterday afternoon the weather was simply delightful.  There was a nice breeze and the temperature when I arrived home was near 85 degrees.  So, after dinner, we headed outside to play.  I should preface this by saying that Fitsum has decided to make the area under his fort a pig sty.  He likes being in…

Well, this isn’t actually just one photo, but one photo from the past few months. T and Fitsum. Sweet Sweet receiving Teach of the Year. Fitsum and Sweet Sweet at Fitsum’s 4th Birthday party. On a boat, in San Antonio. TJ, Mia, Sweet Sweet and Fits at the Thinkery. Easter. At the Dallas Zoo. TOTS…