Embassy Week June 15th to June 23rd

Dear Miss Grace Yeabsira!!

We were overjoyed to hear we could come get you!!  We left Syracuse on the 15th, flew out of Dulles on Saturday and on Sunday the 17th we were back in Addis. Small problem -- no one told the Ethiopian office we were coming.  After some calls and some quick moving by T we were picked up and brought to the house!!  They had to call in the staff because as we said no one knew we were coming.  Upside that meant we got to go get you right away!!

This is our last time going through the gates to see you!!

Happy Father's Day 

Daddy (and mommy) got to hold you on Father's Day!!  

It's going to be hard to top next year!

Pure Joy

Saying goodbye to her favorite nanny!! 

She was so wonderful!

First time in your temporary new bed!

Playing in the guest house

Big girls hold their own bottle -- you love being a big girl!

Tuesday we went to the Embassy!! 

Mommy and Daddy were a little stressed going to the embassy and more stressful it was our first outing with you!!  You were not so stressed you slept through the whole thing.  

Then two days later Mr. Alemu delivered your passport (with visa) and the important package!! 

Friday Morning we packed to go home -- you helped (at least with comic relief)

There was a coffee ceremony in your honor!

It had rained all week (silly rainy season) but on the last afternoon it was beautiful out so we went up to the roof to take the famous rooftop picture!!

The great staff at the house also wanted to be in the picture with you.

Not going to lie i was a little stressed when they put you on the edge of the roof.

These are the beautiful views we were surrounded by.

Getting ready for your first flight!

Baby's first airplane

The bassinet seat I had hoped and hoped we would get for you.

You didn't think it was for sleeping but it was still very helpful!

HI

This is your first picture as a US citizen!  They were not so keen on pictures in immigrations but customs was ok with it!

First escalator ride

First tram ride

Security was also charmed by you and let me take a picture

We are so happy you are home with us forever and ever!!  June 23rd was a such a great day!!  We got to introduce you to so many people who had loved you for so long!!  We are a very lucky family!!

We love you baby girl!!

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