October 3rd, 2007...December 13, 2007...January 21, 2008...these are all dates of huge impact and importance not only in our adoption journey but in our entire lives. Now, we have October 11, 2008 to add to that prestigious list.
October 11 was the first day that our Ethiopia adoption travel group had seen each other since we were in Africa almost 9 months ago picking up our gorgeous children. God has something special in mind when He put all of us in each other's paths and now after this incredible weekend together we know we are in each other's lives forever! The Mihnovich's hosted the reunion at their home in Franklin, TN. The Carpenter's were unable to attend as it is harvest season - we can't wait until we can all be together again!
We met up with the Mihnovich's and Stum's and then drove to Gentry's Farm for some fun picking pumpkins, watching the kids fall in the mud, trip on vines, play with scoops of grain, mosey through the hay bale maze (yes, I just said mosey...deal with it) and just had some fall fun! Then we all went our separate ways for nap time...then re-convened for food and fun at the Mihnovich home. Words cannot express the bond we all felt watching our families reconnect and just watching the miracle of adoption in the form of our kids playing together right before our eyes...it was surreal and nothing short of amazing. We LAUGHED and LAUGHED and LAUGHED... We strongly encourage any other AWAA travel groups who read this to try and schedule a reunion sometime soon - our travel group has decided to do this EVERY year!
It was one of the best days of our lives and we hope you enjoy a peek into our weekend by checking out the slideshow...you can also read more details and perspectives about our weekend on the Stum's blog at www.thestums.blogspot.com and Mihnovich's blog at www.ourunveiledfaces.blogspot.com - there are great pics on their blogs too!!! You can also look on our blog under "blogs we read"...when in fact, they are blogs we borderline stalk...you can click on their family links there as well! Now...for real...enjoy the pics!!
Days since we became a FOREVER family!!
Tracking Sakari's days!
Friday, October 17, 2008
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4 comments:
Finally! I've developed OCD waiting for you to post pics. You are THE photographer, btw.
Thank you for posting such fun pics, and while those are so beautiful, nothing can compare to the real thing. Boot camp farms, the Ben show, and the sweet yet-to-adopt couple who had to endure us! Great, great fun!
You guys are the best, and we miss you so very much. Thank you traveling one zillion miles because it would never have been the same without you! Please kiss my sweet Sakari Yolexa.
What a great idea! Love the photos!
Erica
I agree with Merica! :) We are so very blessed! Great pics Becca! Can not wait until next year!!!
love you guys!:)
A reunion is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing. :)
Tisha
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