I just spent the last hour downloading all of these wonderful pictures from Sharon (our CHI Ethiopia Program Director). She sent them a while ago, but it took forever to download them so I just now got to it. Anyway, I have never posted pictures of the MOMENT. The moment we first laid eyes on our son... the moment that it all began to be real. So, without further ado..
Micah sleeping in Ethiopia - before we arrived
We made it! Coming through the airport in Ethiopia. We were so excited, tired, anxious, tired, wide awake - all of it.
Tsegay (our in-country rep) and his wife Almaz with Kevin & I at the airport.
This is it - the first time Micah & I ever saw each other. I can't even begin to describe the emotions of this moment. I wanted to cry and laugh all at once.
My first time holding our son. Happiness.
My first kiss for Micah.
Happy Mom & Dad
So, I finally let Dad hold his son. He was so proud.Such a great moment - when Micah looked up at his Dad for the first time.
It has almost been three months since we've been home. Seeing these pictures brings it all back - it reminds me of this little miracle that is our son. Our little miracle who is currently fast asleep after a busy day of teething, rolling, playing, laughing and crying a bit (teething hurts!). I am constantly in awe of him - the way he likes to fall asleep in my arms with his arm stretched out so he can touch me, the way he flaps his arms and kicks his legs when he likes something, his big, goofy grin (now with the addition of one cute little tooth!), and his sweet sleeping face (with that blue bear from the pictures right along side him still). We are so, so blessed.
And this afternoon I baked Micah a cake - I even made my own icing (because it was 800 degrees outside and we didn't want to leave the house to go buy some). Then we went to dinner at the Ethiopian restaurant. The owner, Henock, was there tonight and recognized Micah right away. Micah ran into his arms about 4 times and Henock gave him big hugs and kisses each time. I tried to get a picture, but our little wiggle-worm wanted down as soon as Henock picked him up. It was very sweet. (Oh- and I found the camera cord! BU pics coming soon...)
But, he'll eat cake with his hands...
Happy Family
And, of course you know I had to make a little montage for Micah's first Micah Day! Here are some of our favorite pictures from our first year together...
