Some quick recent pics!

Nick's first snowboard lesson - He goes everyday next week and Tessa will learn on skiis first, everyday next week!! Can't wait for those pics too!

Mr. Handsome!

The Queen!!!

My guys!

Watching TV (with dog hair in her fro) - love her hair!

This little girl is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen inside and out - her profile is just amazing, isn't  it? I am biased though. I could (and do) eat that little nose ALL day! She is my angel. My family is my happiness!

* ARBEGONA* ARBEGONA * ARBEGONA *

As some of you may know, our stunning daughter (inside and out) is from Arbegona. Arbegona is southeast of Awassa in the mountains. It's breathtakingly beautiful to travel through the mountainous countryside on dirt roads for hours to reach this town.

I have told you all that I want to find a new mission/project. Without going into detail, I've decided to try something quite different than anything you've seen. I like originality. You will to, trust me!

So, right now this is what I'm looking for. Do you have kiddo's or know of families with kiddos from Arbegona. If so, you will WANT to leave a comment or send me a private email. So excited!

In the future I hope too be looking for children from other towns/villages. Arbegona will be used as the model of this venture to see if it's possible and if it works how I imagine it could. This could be huge!

And lastly, I hope to do a normal update post soon, maybe during martini time tonight!

lori

We're still alve and kicking!

Wine tasting at our home and first day(s) at new schools!

Erica and Larissa! Engaged!!!

Lisa and Michael!!!! Wine Expo coming soon!

Daddy and is girl!

Me and Erica - yes, my hair appointment is this Friday - I know!!!

First day at new kindergarten...:(

Kitchen in progress... not my best work! A great facelife!

We're all moved in - there are still some rooms that are to be finished but it's three weeks today and we've had the first floor painted, cabinets painted, and appliances ordered. We're feeling at home!

There is so much to talk about. I want to share what's been going on with me, but I really can't. Tessa and Nick are another subject alltogether.

I'm going to wait to post again until I can add pictures to go along with the update of the kiddos.

Tessa and Nick started their new schools recently... things were going fine. Tessa Bezu seems to be having a setback/emotional issues due to the move etc. She is insecure with her place in the family and even told me the other day when doing drop off that she was afraid that I wouldn't pick her back up. There are a few things that could have caused it, but who knows what's going on in her little head. I've been reassuring her like crazy and we left her pre-school to come home and snuggle and talk since I didn't feel comfortable leaving her there. Tomrrow is another day of pre-school, we'll see. If she recoils as she did the other day then we'll come back home. The last thing I want is for her to feel abandoned.

More later... this new laptop is kinda hard to type on! :)

Other than that... we're very, very happy in our new home~~

We are in!

That's all for now - we're still alive and well!!! Much to report soon, after Christmas I think...

It's almost done!

The packing that is!!!! Not one gift has been purchased. Why move presents? And the past couple of years presents have been MUCH different for obvious reasons. Water! Focus! Purpose! Need! And most importantly, why do we celebrate? Is it because of Santa? I hope I don't need to answer that, in fact, I know I don't. You are all of the same mindset.

We're out in a week from today. The house is quite odd and queer feeling. But, I am smiling as what is to come! A new start! A fresh palette, a new adventure and walls to fill with memories of our family. Not to mention LOTS of space to fill and decorate, and God, I really do thank you for a pool to look forward to next year!!! That is SO sad that I wrote that, but I thought it would make someone smile! I love water for charity, but also for my big fat ass to glide in!

We ARE supremely grateful and blessed for the wonderful new abode that the Parkers are soon to fill! No pictures today. For most is packed! Sorry. We're down to paper products and sparse lighting!

So, you'll see me on the other side I'm guessing! xoxoxo Happy Family Memories to you all!!! More to come!

xoxo Lor