Wednesday, October 30, 2013

October 30th

One year ago today Nathanael was officially ours! It was such a relief! However, knowing that he was now ours and having to wait several more weeks to bring him home was not so fun!

But we are blessed to have him here now and all that waiting and worrying has been practically forgotten!

Nathanael Turner

One year ago today, Nathanael was officially a part of our family forever!

As I think back on the past year and how everything has changed.....from waiting and worrying through the adoption process to finally having a baby that we have prayed for so long! Adoption is truly a roller coaster of emotions but, it's completely worth it in the end!

Momma trying to be a photographer! lol

I have recently take up crocheting, so he is my guinea pig!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

One year ago today we met Nathanael for the first time...!

Honestly, I can't believe it was a year ago today, that we finally met this beautiful, sweet little baby boy! I can't still feel all of the emotions as I think back on this day. So nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time!

Our plane landed early in Ethiopia that morning. As soon as we got to our guest house we were ready to go see our baby boy. On the way there, I almost got sick.....the driving in Ethiopia is CRAZY, scared me to death, I didn't think we were going to make it to get to see Nathanael! LOL (But we did and I got used to the driving after a day or two! Shew!)

We went straight into this little house that was home to so many kids that were happile waiting for their families to come too! Nathanael was in the Room #2 for babies. The nanny took us to him and he was fast asleep, empty bottle still in his mouth, sticking straight up in the air! I wanted to just grab him and kiss and squeeze him but, I didn't want to startle him. The nanny tried for a few minutes to get him to wake up which seemed like forever to us! He finally woke up, all smiles! She picked him up for a second and then handed him to me; or maybe I just took him! LOL It was the best moment of my life! I know a lot of people don't believe in "love at first sight" but, I do! From the moment I first held him in my arms, my heart melted and I knew I was going to love this child forever to the moon and back!