Off to Ethiopia... Simret was an excellent traveler.
Layover in Washington.
blurry- but the screen on the plane is showing that we are getting closer to Addis.
Simret "sleeping" on the floor of the plane. Lance is sick by now - food poisoning and we haven't even gotten there.
Still "sleeping" on the floor
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- waiting for the driver to pick us up to meet Makeda.
the first time I held our sweet baby.
Lance with Makeda and her best girlfriend at the orphanage.
Lance playing with the kids at the orphanage.
Suckers...
sisters FINALLY!
Addis
Simret sleeping?
view outside of our window.
watching a movie together on my computer.
Makeda taking a picture of me- day 2.
Ahhh sisters sleeping together.
discovering stickers.
looking out the window of the bus.
downtown Addis.
rainy season.
Addis.
"security wire" on a fence in Addis
View of Addis outside of town.
the bike we donated to the Ethio Comfort Guest House.
Makeda's going away party at Shalom Children's Hope orphanage.
Her eating candy in the traditional outfit that they gave her at the party.
the girls and Makeda's best girl friend at the orphanage.
Simret playing babies with Makeda's girlfriend.
head nanny.
Makeda's room and bed.
Makeda on the bus after her party at the orphanage.
Plane ride home snuggling up to Makeda.
the girls reading on the plane ride home.
3 comments:
you are so blessed :)
Looks like a great trip! Makes me wish I could go back!!!
Did you guys get a chance to go down to Awassa at all? Or was she up in Addis?
Tennille Forsman -Thanks for sharing your journey with the girls! They are lucky to have you! Looking forward to more adventures!
Monday at 3:52pm
Letha Buller- Love the photos. I like the one of Makeda discovering stickers.
Monday at 9:27pm
Jenna Holland- Love the photos, miss you all so much!!
Monday at 10:50pm ·
Jeannie Quast- They are SOOOO cute together! I can't wait to meet her!
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