August, thus far

Before I even start in on our happenings in August get a load of this cutey patootey.  I can't get enough of her and her fantastic hair.  She's getting pretty dang funny too.

 For those of you who didn't follow along on our private blog Paul and I spent a good 10 days traveling to Ethiopia and meeting our little girl.  We absolutely are in love and are so eager to get the call that we can go back and get her and bring her home.

 We loved getting to know the country of Ethiopia.  We spent most of our time in its capital, Addis Ababa but were able to get away for a couple of days and spend some time at a resort.  We ate great food, I got a pedicure, met good people, played tennis on a dirt court, flushed the toilets, took hot showers, kayaked and just relaxed.  It was needed as I think I was going a little bit nuts because I was missing my kiddos back at home and torn up about having to leave our little girl in Ethiopia.

 Just one of the many homes on the streets that we drove past.  We are a spoiled people here in America!

 Love her!

 The sink in the orphanage.  Lots of babies.  Lots of sweet, sweet babies that I wanted to love on and bring home.  And on top of all the babies there are so many amazing kids that grabbed my heart.  I got attached to the orphanage and all the kiddos in it.  I'll be excited to go back and see them all.  My balloons were a hit and we brought them suckers, granola bars and dried fruit every day.  I think they liked us too.

 The garbage men.

 So awesome to attend church on the other side of the world.  Same spirit!  Loved the people.

 And of course our 10 hour layover in Dubai.  Not only did Paul see the tallest building in the world but he also went skiing.  Say what?