July 27, 2009 by Sara
Can’t wait until I have the time to write about our experience since we’ve been home. In the meantime here are some shots of our little africans in their new home life.
Bath time is definitely a favorite …
Especially with our cool animal towels
Just like many of the Ethiopians we saw, our little girl likes to carry things on her head
Meal time is like a full contact sport.
This girl’s got rhythm
Our Adoption Timeline
November 2004
First talk of African Adoption
Circa 9/10/07
Decision to adopt
Circa 9/28/07
Decision to adopt from Ethiopia
10/1/07
Research adoption agencies
10/22/07
Application mailed
10/28/07
Accepted to Ethiopia program!
10/30/07
Paper-chase begins ...
11/19/07
First Home Study Visit
11/27/07
Second Home Study Visit
(3 total)
1/21/08
Final Home Study Visit
Home Study Complete!
2/6/08
Submitted I-600A for Immigration
2/21/08
Fingerprints submitted for USCIS
4/2/08
Our Agency solves their licensure issue
5/13/08
Our Kids Are "Pre-Approved" For Immigration By USCIS
9/08/08
Switched Adoption Agencies
3/24/09
Received our incredible referral
5/19/09
Court Date Assigned: June 9
5/21/09
Court Date Corrected: June 12
6/9/09
WE PASSED COURT!
(Three days early)
7/1/09
Embassy Date Assigned!
(July 15th) & Travel booked...
Current Status:
Home With Da Kids!
I love all the big smiles!
Precious! So good to see them home.
Oh my – God is so good. The joy that has been brought to these two beautiful kids is so apparent. I love it! Thank you for sharing! Love to you all.
Oh, Sara!! It looks like you guys are just having so much fun!!! It is so neat to see them at home! Keep the pics coming!
Wow!! They are adorable!!!
Thank you so much for putting up pictures. Brian and I can’t wait to meet them both this fall 
Oh my, those photos just warmed up my day! They’re beautiful children, so easy to see your love in their smiles. Enjoy having them in your lives.
Hey there Sara! Loved seeing the pics and the sweet video your church put together. So precious! I so loved imagining your dirty dishes in the sink and random toys in places… it’very much like my home these days! It is hard being a ‘perfectionist’ to have a messy home – a feeling of being ‘out of control’, and a desire to understand what our little man is thinking, feeling, wanting… I’ll continue to pray for you and Nate as you are in the next challenging phase of this sweet gift. If you want a play date, let us know! = )
Wow! I just looked at yoru facebook photos! You all are so so happy together! And the kids look so healthy and happy! God is so good and what a perfect fit. This little girl loves her momma, I can see it in EVERY picture…and I am sure you feel the same times 10!
I am glad they have each other and you are all a family now! It was totally worth the crazy madness of the wait!
So happy for your adorable family!
Chantelle
Great photos! Markus likes bath time, too.
They are PRECIOUS!
Thanks for sharing such fun and sweet pictures of your babies!
God is good all of the time!
Love,
Jill
Wow! I am still in Awe of God. True Beauty!!
Thanks for sharing your life!