Now that we know our embassy date I've been busy filling out our immigration forms that we need to take to the embassy with us. Last time what seemed to work well for me was to put my papers in the clear report covers, labeled them, and filed them alphabetically, placing them in a zippered file holder to take on the plane with me. I'm using the same method because it was so easy.
Our grades are also due for our homeschooling. The third quarter is over and it's that time again. I have three done and three to go. It's always a pain in my neck to get those in within two weeks.
Tonight I was invited to go to a Beth Moore conference here in San Diego so I'm going with two friends and we're going to have dinner first. This is really something I don't do very often so I hope I know how to behave!
Donations are coming in for us to take to a few orphanages while we're in Addis. It's awesome to see the Lord work through others.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Embassy Date & Birth Certificates
Just received word that our embassy date is April 22nd! We also received birth certificates for the girls. They are six and eight as I kind of guessed by looking at them through pictures. They are now officially Addis Stephen and Mulu Stephen. Such lovely names for girls, don't ya' think?
The travel agent doesn't open for another hour so I guess I'll carry on with my morning. :)
The travel agent doesn't open for another hour so I guess I'll carry on with my morning. :)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Testing & Mom's Taxi
Mom's taxi had to take off promptly at 7:40am the last two mornings to take Sarah to testing, and return by noon each day. She missed last week because she was sick. Each way was about twenty-five miles, plus waiting time in the car because we were early. (You've heard the saying, "Early is on time and on time is late?") Needless to say we are sick of the car!
She was forty-five minutes late getting out yesterday so that put us behind. We were late for piano. Thank you, Lord, that we have such a gracious piano teacher!
On the flip side I was able to talk to a friend that I traveled to D.C. with a few years ago. We went with the 8th graders from our ISP. I had taken Jesse & Sarah and she took her daughter.
We went back and forth to Costco for lunch afterwards. We had to go in shifts because two of my piano players hadn't eaten and needed to so they could concentrate on their lesson. We stopped long enough to get them something to eat, dropped them off at piano and came back to Costco.
After we picked them up and dropped Sarah off we went to the grocery store for organic whole milk. We pick Sarah up and then went to Costco.
Needless to say I was pooped!
BLT's were the menu for the night because they were relatively easy. Tonight it's pork chops. Yum!!!!
Still waiting on an embassy date and the girl's birth certificates. We can't reserve tickets until we know the correct spelling of Addis' name. I've seen it spelled Addis, Addisse, and Addissu. So who knows? Their rash guards came in the mail yesterday. So now they have board shorts and a rash guard so they can swim at the Hilton in Addis. I picked up some socks. I think the only thing we REALLY need for them are shoes. I have no idea what size they wear so it will be a guestimate and I've been putting it off.
Sarah has her first behind-the-wheel drivers training today. She's scared and excited all at the same time. She's scared of being in a car with someone she doesn't know for three hours, two days in a row, and excited to be behind the wheel. I fear for her coming up and down our road. I hate it when we have new drivers.......I'll go through this nine more times as long as we live where we do.
She was forty-five minutes late getting out yesterday so that put us behind. We were late for piano. Thank you, Lord, that we have such a gracious piano teacher!
On the flip side I was able to talk to a friend that I traveled to D.C. with a few years ago. We went with the 8th graders from our ISP. I had taken Jesse & Sarah and she took her daughter.
We went back and forth to Costco for lunch afterwards. We had to go in shifts because two of my piano players hadn't eaten and needed to so they could concentrate on their lesson. We stopped long enough to get them something to eat, dropped them off at piano and came back to Costco.
After we picked them up and dropped Sarah off we went to the grocery store for organic whole milk. We pick Sarah up and then went to Costco.
Needless to say I was pooped!
BLT's were the menu for the night because they were relatively easy. Tonight it's pork chops. Yum!!!!
Still waiting on an embassy date and the girl's birth certificates. We can't reserve tickets until we know the correct spelling of Addis' name. I've seen it spelled Addis, Addisse, and Addissu. So who knows? Their rash guards came in the mail yesterday. So now they have board shorts and a rash guard so they can swim at the Hilton in Addis. I picked up some socks. I think the only thing we REALLY need for them are shoes. I have no idea what size they wear so it will be a guestimate and I've been putting it off.
Sarah has her first behind-the-wheel drivers training today. She's scared and excited all at the same time. She's scared of being in a car with someone she doesn't know for three hours, two days in a row, and excited to be behind the wheel. I fear for her coming up and down our road. I hate it when we have new drivers.......I'll go through this nine more times as long as we live where we do.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Shoe storage
Yesterday I went to Walmart and bought two shelving organizers for my shoes. I needed serious help with my closet and my shoes. The girls like to get my shoes out and wear one of this pair and one of that pair. With no organization they were just thrown haphazardly in a pile in the closet. Agh!!! The dilemma!!! Remember the two left shoes post? yeah........
Steve put them together and they work perfectly. I bought two and I can place my boots between it and the wall. Perfect! They were only $10 each, made out of plywood and stackable. I need to buy some for Sarah, her shoes are in a huge box.
I also got rid of a big bag of shoes. Yeah!
I bought a tote to put my winter clothing in. It fits right next to the shoe organizer. Couldn't ask for a better fit!
Steve put them together and they work perfectly. I bought two and I can place my boots between it and the wall. Perfect! They were only $10 each, made out of plywood and stackable. I need to buy some for Sarah, her shoes are in a huge box.
I also got rid of a big bag of shoes. Yeah!
I bought a tote to put my winter clothing in. It fits right next to the shoe organizer. Couldn't ask for a better fit!
Today
It's 6:20am and little Adah has already been up for her bottle and snuggles. She's been back to bed now for over an hour. The house will slowly come alive as one by one the bodies arise from their beds. Everyone is home which isn't often the case on the weekend.
I think we're all going to make it to church today. We have been sick and unfortunately missed last week.
I'm taking Adah & Anna into the 2 year old classroom that isn't being used and start teaching them for the Sunday school hour. I bought some curriculum from Standard Publishing and am going to practice on them today. :-) Our lesson is Jesus loves families.
After the worship service our Awana club is holding it's Grand Prix race. The boys have painted their cars and are all ready! I think dad weighed them yesterday for their final preps.
I practiced the two-strand twist on Anna after her bath. I used Loc Butter to seal the ends of her hair so she didn't need any rubberbands at the ends. I didn't know how I did, but Sarah said it looked cute. If it passes the approval of a sixteen year old then it must not be that bad. I know I need to get the twist tighter to the scalp, but my eyes are bad and her head is fast (meaning she turns constantly).
Before I did her twist we put on Marguirites' Magic with their shower caps. Their hair always seems so shiny and soft after that's been on. They were slathered with unrefined shea butter all over for that healthy glow. I know I don't do it often enough with my hectic life, but it needs to get done more often.
By the way, Jesse went to work yesterday and came home sick. He didn't think his bosses were happy with him, but what is he supposed to do? If you're sick, you're sick! At least he tried! Whatever!!!
Have a great Sunday!
I think we're all going to make it to church today. We have been sick and unfortunately missed last week.
I'm taking Adah & Anna into the 2 year old classroom that isn't being used and start teaching them for the Sunday school hour. I bought some curriculum from Standard Publishing and am going to practice on them today. :-) Our lesson is Jesus loves families.
After the worship service our Awana club is holding it's Grand Prix race. The boys have painted their cars and are all ready! I think dad weighed them yesterday for their final preps.
I practiced the two-strand twist on Anna after her bath. I used Loc Butter to seal the ends of her hair so she didn't need any rubberbands at the ends. I didn't know how I did, but Sarah said it looked cute. If it passes the approval of a sixteen year old then it must not be that bad. I know I need to get the twist tighter to the scalp, but my eyes are bad and her head is fast (meaning she turns constantly).
Before I did her twist we put on Marguirites' Magic with their shower caps. Their hair always seems so shiny and soft after that's been on. They were slathered with unrefined shea butter all over for that healthy glow. I know I don't do it often enough with my hectic life, but it needs to get done more often.
By the way, Jesse went to work yesterday and came home sick. He didn't think his bosses were happy with him, but what is he supposed to do? If you're sick, you're sick! At least he tried! Whatever!!!
Have a great Sunday!
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