Dennis started pre-school a few weeks ago. He’s only attending one morning a week right now and loves every minute of it. The only point...

I have no illusion that Dennis’ life started when he joined our family. So the firsts recorded below, may not be his, but they are mine...

March 22, 2011 was a birthday I’ll never forget. After an early morning cut and color with the Russian in tow, we turned the last corner...

The flight from London to Dallas was on American Airlines which was a HUGE improvement in the quality of the service, equipment and staff...

Traversing the globe isn’t as glamorous as I once dreamed, especially when you’re schlepping a duffel bag and carry-on sized roller bag...

Things I will miss about Russia: Caviar on the breakfast buffet The availability of alcohol at ALL restaurants Caviar filled crepes at...

Tonight Dennis just successfully completed his first dinner in a fine dining restaurant. No spills or messes only a couple of wolf growls...

In addition to Dave and I receiving the greatest Christmas present ever, our trip to Russia gave us an opportunity to experience a part...

Dave and I left Alice Springs on the 18th of December for the last leg (or so we thought) of a nearly two year adoption odyssey. With...

After 72 hours of sheer pandemonium, a truck load of stress, limited amounts of sleep, a few bottles of wine, our car failing the...

The last time I knew it was the end of October. My friend Melanie had just left from her visit and we were in Sydney to be submit a new...

I’m going to rewind the story a bit, because I left out a chapter that has some great scenery. The train pulled into Adelaide around noon...

The car and I departed Alice Springs on the afternoon of Sunday 3 October. I was traveling on the iconic Ghan train. The trip to Adelaide...

Two Midwestern farm girls on the road in Australia- this is one way to spell ADVENTURE. Within days of my friend Melanie booking her...

If you’re feeling depressed by your weather forecast check out the stats for Perm, Russia. Here’s what it’s like in Dennis’ world at the...

With the help from Photoshop, I’ve removed the spots from Dennis.  Here’s what he really looks like. I admit to being biased – but I...

What a miraculous week it has been. One week ago today, I was on a flight from Moscow to Perm, on the way to meet a nine month old that...

It’s been a rough couple of days. We turned down the first child we were offered. For a number of reasons, it just wasn’t the right...

We’ve spent the night in Sydney and are now hanging out at the airport in the Qantas lounge. That leaves us with only another 10,000...

Today was the Henley on Todd regatta. That sounds completely normal until you realize that the Todd River is dry. That then leave you...