Houston, we have arrived!

We have arrived.  In Florida.  It was a long trip.  We had a great time with special friends, Tracy and Clay Cornett.  We had traveled to Ethiopia almost a year ago to get our babies, Desta and Nile being on a few weeks apart in age.  It’s amazing how much a year makes in these baby’s lives.  The hospitality of the Cornetts was amazing and we had such a wonderful time catching up in the midst of our trip down here.

I arrived without a voice and a very sore throat.  Last night, typcial of any type of move, was filled with lots of tears and howling (the kids that is, not me!).  I was reminded again that though the kids have been down here for several weeks, this is the first time we are here together as a family, moving in and getting ready to start a new adventure.

And it’s hard. And wonderful. And easy. And so where we are supposed to be.  Matt and I felt that as we pulled into our driveway.  This place, this time, this is where we are to be.

Pictures to come.  Boxes to unpack and a throat to get better first.  And a short vacation with our kids and Mimi to celebrate FL.  That needs to happen too!