A little over a week in and I can still say we’ve had pretty smooth sailing. As I listened to the 5 kids laugh until they cried last night in the back of the van, I realized how blessed we are to have kids with such great senses of humor. I’m going to go out […]
We met my cousin for a walk around Great Falls National Park. Everyone was exhausted when we were finished, but it’s amazing how a little habesha will energize 5 kids for a giggly ride home.
Monday Kayla and I made pumpkin muffins. When we were adding the pumpking, she asked what it was and I told her. Kayla’s been the pickier eater of the two and the muffins have been her go to food if she doesn’t like what I’m serving. Wednesday We are sitting around the dinner table eating […]
Lest you think only the boys are out having fun 🙂
We are blessed to be adopting in an age where technology rules. It was so fun to see the smiles on their faces and hear their voices as they chattered in Amharic to friends all around the country.
By the time you read this, we’ll be on our way home, but here are some more photos from the trip. The relationships between adults and our kids amazes me all the time. They make friends everywhere we go. Choosing teams for a courtyard soccer game. Eyob is the founder of the ministry that runs […]
We spent the morning at our agency’s transition house so the kids could say their final good-byes. We were also able to deliver some packages to kids and take pictures for families. After lunch we headed to the U.S. Embassy. Visas in passports will be issued Thursday morning! After Embassy, we went to get Kayla’s […]
At least one photo a day for the next year is the plan. We had a great reunion after an uneventful flight to Addis. We spent the afternoon with T. It was great to finally meet her. Patrick, John, Kayla, and I are back at the guest house after a little shopping. I can’t wait […]