Journey to Global Community
I posted the photo above yesterday on the blog Facebook page, and it was the first time I could visibly see the number of “likes” of the page drop within seconds. I’ll give the people who were offended some credit, because they went quietly without any “I’m leaving” announcement (I still don’t understand the point of that. Not every facebook page is going to be one you decide is right to follow. Just unlike the page, don’t make it a big production when you exit.) It has been on … [Read more...]
This Picture Sums Up The Beauty of a Multiracial Family : Always inspired to be more like the other, no matter how ridiculous it may seem to the outside spectator. Differences are noted (and noted often), but at the end of the day, having clear differences in the household just broadens the realm of possibilities for everyone. … [Read more...]
Happy Easter! Love, Brian, Jamie, Samuel and Aram Location: Bay Area, California; Clothing: Janie and Jack … [Read more...]
Celebrating Ethiopian Christmas at Messob in Little Ethiopia with my three boys! … [Read more...]
Our whole family is fasting for my mom, right now Due to certain deadlines I had to switch my fast to cutting out my nightly dessert (dessert is pretty equal with the internet for me)... Brian gave up red meat Fasting with children has been such a learning experience for me. Samuel and Aram both gave up Angry Birds. We are easing in to having them understand fasting. Right now, they understand when they feel the urge to play the game they should pray for grandma. They are pros … [Read more...]
Brian and I were watching the UFC fight the other night (all 15 seconds of it)- Samuel came over and said, "I want to do that. I am good at that." Brian and I kind of laughed and then Brian said, "You know what? He actually might be really good at it." Samuel's body is kind of an anomaly. When we first came home we knew he was really strong, but he was also severely overweight from hoarding food at the orphanage. When he grew and thinned out we started realizing he was built with … [Read more...]
So, the boys are on a PBS SoCal promo. It plays every morning. Don't get too excited for us. I'm not even sure how we spotted them. Their "scene" runs for about .5 seconds. But, of course, we have to pause it whenever the boys know it is coming up (it is the only way they can see themselves)... We're starting to notice other people in the clip, now. Our friend Jenny noticed the massive wedgie the poor woman on the very right had. We think it steals a little bit of the boys' … [Read more...]
Thank you Mr. Gingersnaps for taking this cute picture! … [Read more...]
Aram got a hold of my camera while I was filling up their bath. Here is what I found: … [Read more...]
Our hope is that people will get a chance to see a family that may look a little different, but is as close and loving as a family that meets the stereotypical ideal. It is time to break barriers, stop making assumptions, and realize that families come in all different shapes and sizes and can still define the term. Find Out More ››
