Monday, July 18, 2011

Home at last!

Just a quick note to let you know that we are home safely after a very long journey. Thanks to all for your love and support and the comments on our blog. We're totally jet lagged and off schedule, as you might imagine. Ethiopia is 10 hrs ahead of California.



Here's a pic from SFO, where we were warmly greeted by some close friends, including Cork, Beer & Roo, Di & little Ansel, and Jill who picked us up in my car. Bek and I big had some woozy vertigo after the long travel and little sleep, so thanks Jill for getting us home safely. And thanks Jill and to cork mike and ruby for the yummee meals to go!

Oh, and another wonderful surprise greeted us when we got home...



Welcome Bedilu from the Fines!

More to come about how we are and the journey. But for now, sleep...

8 comments:

Unknown said...

welcome home!!!!! We're so excited for you! I've had tears in my eyes every time I've read your blog!!!!!! Let me know when you're ready to talk clothes and other baby things....:) We have stuff for you to have and borrow :)

Anonymous said...

In the words of Etta James - AT LAST!!

Love (and extra long naps) to all three of you,
Maryetta and Davey

you are the sunshine said...

Yesterday was one of the most beautiful days of my life greeting you at the airport. Seeing you united as a family as you came around the corner from customs is a vision and feeling I will never forget. I can only remember being that excited a couple other times in my life. Bedilu is perfect, precious and such a little magical bundle of Ethiopian love I can not stand it!! My heart is bursting with happiness for you.
And Bekah-Bug, You looked more beautiful yesterday than I have ever seen you... your little son nestled into your chest,your ear to ear smile, and your spirit shining.
Love Love Love
Cori

oh, and Bek, Ruby was whispering to you " welcome home Bedilu Butsunturn, you are all together now"
She was being to shy to say it loud :)

Whitney G said...

Oh, we simply cannot wait to see that little love bug and introduce him to his little buddy Axel! Congratulations is not enough of a word to describe what we want to say to you all. We'll check in soon and see how you all are feeling about a visit. He's just to perfect and you guys look like you've always been together.

Dina said...

WOO HOO!!!!! Welcome home!!! I'm over the moon with excitement for you all! Can't wait to meet Bedilu...so PSYCHED!!!!!!! YAY!!!!

Debra said...

Tears of joy streaming down my cheeks seeing your family photo at SFO!! I can only imagine how you are both feeling right now. Not the jetlag or exhaustion, but that feeling in your chest. That feeling that perhaps your heart might actually explode with love. I love the Doddsturn Family and can't wait to meet baby Bedilu!!!
Xx

S said...

Oh you guys!! You look so hapy and tired! Love that Bek is already rocking the ergo carrier (or whatever that is). Can't wait to hear more...hungry for details! Love to you all!

Anonymous said...

YEAH! I love seeing Bedilu's arrival! Sending you love & sleep! (and hopefully dinner)
xoxo Karen & Mike