The Day We Met

Hi Everyone! It's been a little bit since we've posted but we've been a little slow about uploading our pictures. Everything seems to take us a little bit longer than usual these days...I wonder why.

Mesfin's been doing great. It seems that he's adjusting well, as well as having a blast meeting all of his family and friends. He still gets into everything but that's the joy of having an almost 1-year old!

Here are some pictures of when we first met Mesfin at the House of Hope. It's funny to look at these now (it's been 3 weeks since this happened!) because I think Mesfin has changed quite a bit since we've been home. Anyway, we stayed at the Newflower Guest House the night before and arrived at the HOH in the morning to move in for the rest of the week. The director of the house (a wonderful man who Mesfin just loves!) brought him in to the common room to meet us. It was a surreal experience, with us thinking, "Oh my gosh, is this really happening?" And Mesfin probably thinking, "Oh my gosh, is this really happening?" We couldn't believe how beautiful he was, even more beautiful in person than in his pictures. We also couldn't believe how little he was either! What a peanut! Mesfin was quiet and mostly just starred at us but he slowly warmed up as we fed him some snacks and played a little. That began our week of getting to know each other...

We'll post more pictures of our trip soon. Again, sorry it took us so long to post these. Time flies these days!!! Take care!

Some Updated Pictures of Mesfin

Here are some updated photos from our return

at the airport and when he first got back to our home. Mesfin is adjusting well so far, although

his sleep paterns are a little off. We still haven't updated our pictures yet, when we do we will make sure to show them off. Thus far there isn't a food the little guy won't eat and he is keeping mommy and daddy in great shape with his exploration of his new home.

Home Safely

Just wanted to let you all know we are home with our beautiful baby boy. We arrived back to the states yesterday evening. We are all a little off with the time change, hence the posting at 4:00 A.M. Mesfin was even more beautiful in person and his personality has been a tremendous blessing. He met some of his Grandparents yesteray and laughed the whole time. Grandpa Jay gave him a little exam and that his congestion will be okay. He has his first Pediatrician appointment later this week. We will be posting pictures of our trip later, as Mommy knows how to do that much better than Daddy. As Mesfin sits on my lap I'll let him write you all a bit.

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God Bless.

Jerry and Nicole