to iraq and back.

we just got back from a two week trip to the middle east. it was atti's first trip to iraq and our second. we wanted to show atti where his mom and dad met and introduce him to his Kurdish family.

here we are at the new Sulei airport. after taking this picture we were politely told that we weren't allowed to take pictures. us, tourists....

we celebrated Naw Roz, the Kurdish New Year, together with my host family.

here we are with our most beloved friend Sermed, who took us out for a wonderful meal.

here we are with Jer's friend's family...

on our way out, we spend 2 days in jordan. 

that's all for now... more pics to come soon...

a little respect

Atticus @ 3.5 months

Chatti Atti has found his voice!

the greatest gift...

why mom? why?!


ok. i'll smile... if it makes you happy.


blum family xmas 2007

AttiClaus Blum

hello uncle dave.

flurry of family...

nothing like a grandchild or nephew to bring out the family to the frigid northeast...

God bless my mom, who came out and stayed with us for 4 weeks!!! to help take care of Atti, Jer, and me. 

here i am, toasting and celebrating my last cup of Korean herbal antler-root medicine. 30 days of this glorious stuff...

atticus has many aunties and uncles... but only ONE samchoon...

here they are meeting for the first time.

 

grandpa dale and grandma marilyn. they could hardly wait their turn to hold little atticus.

 

and last but not least... grandma judy. she came bearing the best of Michigan gear. atticus was dressed in his blue and maize finest for the OSU vs. Michigan game.

all these visits were within the same week!!! after having such a full house, it was strange to find ourselves alone... just the 3 of us. 

we're so blessed to have families that love and support us... and adore our little guy. this blog exists mainly for them.

please come visit again!