Just hangin' around

A beautiful weekend

We have had beautiful weather the past few days and Belachew is loving it! Yesterday, he was so excited that he got to wear a short sleeved shirt, shorts, and sandals. On our way home from playing with friends at the park, with the window rolled down and the breeze blowing on his face, Belachew looked at me and said "Mama, it is a beautiful day."

We then went to visit family friends who live on a lake. Belachew had a great time with our friends, and especially enjoyed fishing and riding in the boat.

Wednesday

A story that needs to be told...

I found this video yesterday and wanted to share this. It's a story that needs to be told.





“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy.” Psalm 82:3-4

For more information, check out http://www.drawnfromwater.org/

A day to celebrate

There are so many special days to celebrate as we look back at our journey of becoming a family. There was the day we saw Belachew's face for the first time, the day we got notice of travel, the day we met him, the day we arrived home with him. Today is the 1 year anniversary of becoming his legal parents. Our court date was April 16, 2008 in Ethiopia. We were not actually present in court and didn't meet him until 6 weeks later, but on that day, an Ethiopian judge officially approved our adoption, allowing Belachew to join our family. I remember waiting by the phone all day, anxious to hear if our case was approved. Here is my post about that day:
http://paulandcindyadopt.blogspot.com/2008/04/we-are-officially-parents.html

Now, one year later, we wait to be assigned a court date for Belachew's baby brother.

From the mouth of my son...

A couple of weeks ago, I worked out for the first time in a while. I try to exercise regularly, but with winter and our move, I've been slacking lately. I was sore the following few days and walked around the house moaning and groaning a bit. Belachew looked at me one morning and said, "Mama, does your big old body hurt?" I couldn't decide if I should send him to time-out or cry. Then I realized that my body IS big and old compared to his, so I laughed and thanked him for his concern.

A few inside pics

By popular demand, and as promised, here are a few inside pictures. I'll try to post more as we get more boxes unpacked and rooms settled.

Belachew's Room Before

After

Living Room Before

After

Kitchen Before

After