Our summer has been fun but a little frustrating because I returned to work in early May for what was going to be a month but now has extended well beyond 2 months.  Hopefully if the government can sort out the paperwork soon, I will be officially retired before the end of August and able to stay home with the kids for at least the next few years.  We found a great sitter who is home for a couple months between graduating from college and moving to Honduras to volunteer in an orphanage for 2 years.  The kids are having lots of fun with her and with the exception of Abu's separation drama when we leave (okay really when Dad leaves) for work in the morning, it's going well.   Abu and Meaza seem to get busier and more creative every day.  Just when we think we are a step ahead of them, they can reach another shelf, climb another piece of furniture or come up with some other activity to keep us on our toes.  They are a happy pair and we have decided that their laughter is one of the wonderful sounds ever! 

We loved seeing the Nies, Laughlin's and Holloman's in April and would love to get together with a bigger group in Ohio or wherever works best!   We also love all your updates/picture and for Kim, Jason, Mac, TJ and Mitiku, we are so happy to hear about Genet!   

I couldn't figure out how to post Abu & Meaza's referral photos but here is one from their social report when they were about 4 months old and then one from earlier this month at 19 months old.

Elizabeth & John