and then an even warmer welcome at the LA airport by Mark and Kristen Michaelian and their family and Scott and Ashlee Harry and their family.
As we arrived home, Addie, Ellie, Jackson, and Grandpa and Grandma were out in the front yard with some of the neighbors cheering. There was a big "Welcome Home, Zeke" banner across the garage. Here's our first family pic with Zeke!
Zeke has been smiley and giggly since we got here. He must know he's home!
Last night was a bit short as he woke up at 2 and thought it was morning, but generally we're all just really happy to be home. This morning's shower was pure bliss. Unlimited hot water!! and the food!! Raw veggies to our heart's content. High speed internet!! These things we no longer take for granted. :)
Thanks for the calls and visits. It's been so fun to celebrate with everyone the "birth" of our new son, Zeke!
Here are a few more pics for your enjoyment!
First time in a carseat! Surrounded by beautiful American girls (and Scott)!
Meeting Grandma Sue and Grandpa Mel
Getting to know his siblings.
A few of his first visitors.
A few people have been asking, so how big is he? We finally weighed him this morning and he's 19 pounds!! His latest nickname is the "Chocolate Chunk". And it fits. He's 6 months old, but most of the 6 months clothes I brought are too small. Not what we'd expect from an orphanage kid. We're thankful God tenderly cared for him through the Sisters in the orphanage. All things considered, he's a healthy little guy. We take him for his first appointment with the International Adoption Doctor on Tuesday, so we'll know more then.
Thanks again for being apart of all this. Joys shared are multiplied!
To God be the Glory!
The Michaelian's
9 comments:
So Precious!!! Zeke fits right in and we can wait to welcome him into our church family!!
Praise God!!! So many answers to prayer! Loved the pics & hearing how happy Zeke is at home. Can't wait to meet him! Will be praying for the transition back home.
Woweee! Can't wait to meet the big guy!
Congratulations for making it home!! God is great. It was very nice to get the message you guys were coming home Friday. Zeke looks great, and his brother and sisters seem to be enjoying their new brother. Love!
Chocolate Rocks! Thanks for sharing your journey and God's faithfulness with us all.
What a precious little boy! Congrats!
Hooray!! We are so happy that you made it home with your sweet baby boy. What a sweet family you are! Miss you guys!
Hooray! Congratulations from all of us here in Kigali. He looks wonderful - so happy and healthy! love all the smiling pics.
Amazing! I'm just so excited for you all....PRAISE THE LORD!
(I'm still reeling from how fast it all went there at the end...unbelievable!)
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