Saturday, May 2, 2009

We're Home!

Hello!

We are home!! It's been a whirlwind the last few weeks and the time spent in Addis with Beamlak was amazing. Exhausted after the trip home but we're both doing really really well. It's much too difficult to try and summarize the last few weeks with such little sleep but I'll try to write soon :)

I'll just leave you with a few photos for now!


THE REUNION!!
Leaving the compound as a family!

My professional athlete

Taking a break from too much jumping rope
First full day together! She picked out grandpa's outfit :)

Our Habesha Siblings

My Habesha mother: they truly took us in a one of their own and we will both miss them dearly

On the way home from D.C., almost there!!!

10 comments:

Renee said...

WOOO HOOOO!!! I'm so so happy that you're home safe and sound! Once you're all rested up give me a call, I can't wait to hear about every detail!
We've been watching for this post everyday!
We love you both!
XO!

Jocelyn said...

I am so excited that you are home...and can't wait to hear all about your trip. It must be amazing to look at that sweet girl in person every day:-) Congrats!!!

Ryane said...

Great pictures Bettina! Thanks for sharing them.

Ryane

Amy Marti said...

What wonderful news. Welcome home.

Amy B. said...

What a beautiful reunion Bettina! The picture of you two hugging after not seeing each other for so long...just melted my heart. I also the love the one of her curled up in the airplane seat...it is amazing how kids can sleep, isn't it :) Can't wait to hear more about the trip.

Amy

Kari said...

I hope she slept in a little today. The picture with your family is super cute. I love the pose. Ciao!

Neil, Amy and The Girls said...

So Amazing! Welcome home!

Renee said...

SOOOOOOO glad to see the update! I was getting worried when we didn't hear anything, but I know how it goes when you're finally home. :) We are so happy for y'all and can't wait until Henok gets home from school to show him the pics!!!! What an incredible Mother's Day you'll have!

cassie said...

am so happy you are home

Tracy said...

Rejoicing with you! Welcome home!