Today is June 1st, a goal to have our dossier in Ethiopia by. As of now, we are not completely sure where our paperwork is. The latest update said our papers sailed throught the US Dept. of State Wednesday morning. That afternoon when our papers were taken to the Ethiopian Embassy, it was closed for "The Downfall of the Duerge". We've Google'd that phrase and have not come up with any information... The embassy was open again Thursday and our papers were submitted. If all went well with processing (the embassy reviews and stamps each document for adoption approval) our dossier could be waiting at the embassy, or better yet, they could be on the way to Ethiopia. Either way, we are getting so close! Clark brought home a beautiful pictorial African cookbook (he's so great!!!) and we are going to begin experimenting with some recipes. Doug, Clark's dad, might be in for some surprises during our regular Sunday-night dinner. I'll post the recipes that we like the best. Many require ingredients and spices not common to Montana, as you might guess! 
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Congrats on getting that dossier out the door - the first major hurdle of an incredible journey.
Matt and I are so happy for you guys and your little girl will be so lucky to have such great parents and fabulous big brothers! There is an Ethiopian restaurant in Portland that we will have to go to and try some dishes and report back. I think there's also an Ethiopian market if you need some of those spices.
hello amazing lady! (and hello Clark and Jake and Liam and Simon!) I'm so thrilled for you guys that the adoption process is proceeding along. Be sure to be kind to yourselves and patient over the next few months as I've heard these processes can be rather trying. Keep the updates coming on this great blog (and major props to Clark for the Ethiopian cookbook!). Missing you guys (hey - when you go to Ethiopia to pick up Piper, wanna make a stop in Spain on the way? C'mon! :o). Big hugs and kisses to all of you. Love, Jeanette
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