We are home!!

We arrived home yesterday afternoon, and were/are very happy to be home safe and sound. It turned out that I couldn't even send an e-mail to post to my blog while we were gone so this update is a lot later than I thought it would be.

We had a great trip. We spent all of our time in Addis Ababa, the capital city. We wish we could have ventured out to some smaller areas because we think we would have seen a more "real" part of the country. Addis is a huge city . . . way more pollution and smog than we thought there would be. All of the cars are very old so there are lots of fumes! We had a great driver and surprisingly felt safe all week riding in the van without seat belts . . . there is so much traffic that I think even if we had hot someone (which seems like a real possibility as there really are no driving rules) we may bot have even bent a fender. Just like any city, some places in Addis are prettier than others. To me, the best part of Ethiopia was the people. They really are lovely. Beautiful, beautiful people and so loving and open. We never felt uncomfortable and in fact were made to feel very comfortable by everyone we encountered. it was interesting that as soon as we got around Americans again, the stares started and we really didn't experience this in Addis at all . . .

So, now on to Baby C! He is really, really pretty . . . people have to ask if he is a boy or a girl. The nannies shaved his head before they brought him to us which makes him look really cute. He has been very laid back so far. The first couple of nights, when he woke up, he cried a really scared, sad cry . . . and then he would wake up for a few seconds and give us a big grin and be fine. He really just had no idea where he was . . . that was sad. He is a pretty good sleeper, tho he does like to eat in the nighttime which is a bit tiring!! He was great on all of the flights and has started his adjustment to our house well . . . he was excited to see the kids and they were thrilled to see him! The kids, and my in-laws and my friend Sarah were all at the baggage area when we arrived. They had signs and balloons. I cried like a baby when I saw the kids and there was a crowd gathered who were all so excited about him and us. It was very cool.

So, we hope that he keeps adjusting fairly easily. Here is a picture. Enjoy!