Love at first sight

Today was amazing.

We arrived in Addis Ababa last night around 8pm just in time to celebrate the Ethiopia world soccer cup with 5 million other people. There was music and singing and all kinds of celebrating going on that went well into the a.m.

This morning we had a great breakfast at the Yebsabi guest house and met some of the other families with our agency. We love these families and will always treasure the time we have had together.

Then it was time to the Transition Home. Gene and I were so excited and could barely imagine this day had come. Kellsie was also excited and helped pack a bag full of things to do and off we went.

"N" was eagerly waiting to meet us as he was standing by the gate when we first entered, but then went to hide in the house when he saw the van. We got all set to go with the cameras and out he came. He had the sweetest smile and slowly walked down the stairs. Once he got to the bottom of the stairs he ran to us and gave Gene a huge hug then gave me one. Both he and Kellsie smiled and waived at eachother, too shy to hug :)

We went over to the famous TH couch and took some more pictures and talked. Our guide Ami helped to interpret for us and since N speaks very little English that helped! He liked seeing the pictures so much he took the camera and took pictures of us too! We showed him photo and video of the rest of the family and then he took us over to some play equipment to show off is skills. Let me tell you, that boy is flexible!!!

Over the next hour we spent such great time together, he loves gum and his new clothes. He put them all on including his hat and sunglasses and posed for us. There is so much packed in to the small hour we had with him. Our hearts are so full with love and we are amazed at how faithful God is and how perfect N is for our family.

This afternoon we had court and were able to give our consent but did not pass. There was a miscommunication over paperwork and two more papers are needed from his orphanage that we hope will be delivered this week.

Another couple, the Taylor's from Charleston, were able to take videos and pictures for us. Unfortunately since we did not pass court yet we can't show you his face but Here are a few that we can show you !