Geremu and Belachew together again- 2010

The weekend following the boys' birthday celebration, some friends invited us to use their lakehouse in Michigan. We were excited for the opportunity to get away as a family. We asked Geremu's family to join us. The took the ferry from Wisconsin across Lake Michigan and joined us for a couple days.

The lakehouse was wonderful and the weather was perfect. It was Hudson's first beach experience and although he was a bit unsure at first, he quickly began to enjoy playing in the sand and water.

Belachew and Geremu were very close friends in Ethiopia. They are from the same part of the country and lived together in the care center for several months. They have a special bond and it is so great to see them together. The boys had a blast together and it is always sad to say good-bye. We look forward to many more opportunities to get these boys together over the years.








(I stole these pictures from Ann Marie, I'll try to post some more later)

More birthday pics

Belachew, my animal loving boy, wanted to have a lion, tiger, cheetah party. Hudson likes animals too, so we went with the theme. Both sets of grandparents were able to join us to celebrate birthdays. We had a party for family and friends. Belachew also had a party at the spray park with some friends. We had some special time as a family and the boys got to blow out candles on their own birthday.

Lion, Tiger, #5, and #2 cupcakes

Hudson blowing out his candle

Belachew at the spray park with friends

Belachew blowing out the candles

August birthday boys

We had two birthdays to celebrate this past week.

Hudson turned 2

and Belachew turned 5

(wearing his Superwhy mask and cape, one of his favorite gifts)

More birthday celebration photos to come...

First day of school

Belachew started pre-kindergarten today. We are thankful to have found an amazing Christ-centered school with a focus on racial and economic reconciliation. Belachew was excited and a little anxious, but he did great his first day! We are so proud of him.

My little football fan

We had some friends come to visit this week, who are big Colts fans and wanted to go to their training camp. We took the boys and they had a blast, throwing the football, eating snowcones, and watching the players. I think Belachew may now be a Colts fan for life.