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Day 13

August 28, 2012August 28, 2012Uncategorized, {365} The First Year Home

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.

Day 12

August 27, 2012August 27, 2012Uncategorized, {365} The First Year Home

It was great to get out and get some fresh air and exercise today!

Day 10

August 25, 2012August 25, 2012Uncategorized, {365} The First Year Home

It was so quiet in Ethiopia without our little monkey.

Ethiopia Photo Dump

August 23, 2012April 19, 2013Adoption and Orphan Care, Our Adoption Adventure, Uncategorized

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...

Day 8

August 23, 2012August 23, 2012Uncategorized, {365} The First Year Home

We had the honor to say farewell for now to John’s grandma in person at her home today.

Day 7

August 22, 2012August 22, 2012Uncategorized, {365} The First Year Home

This the second time we’ll leave this country without all of our kids. It doesn’t really get easier but Grace held up like a champ! The orphanage where John and Grace stayed threw an awesome farewell party today for John complete with prayer, food, singing, dancing, and gifts. Unfortunately I can’t share photos from it...

Day 3

August 18, 2012August 18, 2012Uncategorized, {365} The First Year Home

During the rainy season, kids go around singing songs to the backdrop of their washer-rigged sticks banging on the street. Traditionally, people give them small gifts or money.

Day 1

August 16, 2012August 16, 2012{365} The First Year Home

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...