About Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava

Some might fend off a mid-life crisis by leaving the comforts of their corporate salary to jet off to a deserted island. Others might buy a Jaguar. I’ve chosen to dive head-long into my 50s and beyond by becoming a first-time parent. Follow my adventures in international adoption, as I juggle paperwork and jockey bureaucracy in the U.S. and abroad to adopt a child.

Pampers and Pakhlava chronicles my triumphs, tribulations, tips, and ultimately, my travels as I navigate the complex roads to adoptive parenthood. I live in the Seattle area with my husband and cat. I’m a newbie to the world of blogging. When not crafting posts, I enjoy working out, cooking, photography and gardening.

Recent posts by Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava

In a family sort of way

For lease birdhouseThree years ago we put up a bird house. No renters.

The next year we advertised. Still, no renters.

Then last fall, we put up two bird houses, raised their height, and changed the location. And….

WE’VE GOT TENANTS. ...

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Bangers and mash with Walla Walla gravy

Bangers and mashWhen I first met Big Papa, I was having a crown put on one of my teeth. As I bemoaned my inability to eat much of anything toothier than mush, he assured me, “Chewing is overrated.” ...

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Gutter art: the ornamental downspouts of Gyumri, Armenia

Gyumri is a place of unexpected beauty. The Kumayri historic district in the center of the city has more than one thousand 18th and 19th century buildings, and is also one of the few places in the Republic of Armenia with remnants of authentic historical Armenian …

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