Three Little Bugs Snug In a Rug

It was quite eventful making it to Addis...38 hours of delayed flights, re-routes, and security checks where we thought Jason might be arrested for carrying Playdoh in Germany. Really scary!  It sounds like we're complaining, but it ended with a sweet deal of a free upgrade to business class where our seats reclined into beds!  We all three snoozed like nobody's business!  We even slept through portions of the meal!

We're staying at a new guest house, and the view is amazing and beautiful!  What a thrill to have our children looking down over their city and countryside.  It was dark when we arrived, so they haven't seen just how beautiful it is.  We can't wait to see their reaction in the morning!  We'll post some pictures later!

The older two little guys were glad to see us and came down the stairs of their home with huge smiles.  Little Fiekre took a while to warm up, but quickly cuddled with each of us.  The ladies' of the transition home hosted us to a coffee ceremony with a special cake.  After a quick check-up, a doctor's visit, and some hugs, we were on our way.  We're so glad Sonia was with us, because Yohannis was car sick, Fiekre was hungry and crying, and Serkalem wanted to eat every snack we had.  It was still wonderful being headed out together instead of leaving them behind, and we made it back to our guest house and had a yummy meal.  After a short time of play, we headed up to our room for showers.  It's obvious that we have gotten accustomed to 4 children that bathe, dress, and brush their teeth on their own! :)  It was a three on three event, but we all survived! :)  Thankfully, they all loved their showers and baths.  I opened new Batman underwear for Samuel Yohannis, and he kissed my cheek and hugged my neck.  This Mama's heart was full!  Sophie Serkalem has a beautiful head full of curls, and I think I managed to comb and condition it pretty well for my first time!  Bedtime books, hugs, and kisses and we tucked them into their beds.  I wish we could share their smiles with you...I'll never forget Samuel Yohannis' face.  Sophie Serkalem was full of giggles and took a little time to "settle in,", but here is a picture of the precious gifts we have lying in their beds tonight where we will be just across the room:

Blessed beyond measure and so thankful for your prayers!
Love,
Jason & Michelle