We are home!

Absolutely incredible week and a half is all I can say. The trip went of without a hitch as we arrived in Ethiopia on time, got to the guest house and showered and changed, and then headed to pick the boys up. Coincidentally Joseph was standing on the porch when we arrived. He flashed that big smile and grabbed me around the neck with a death grip. Jacob reacted with a brief cry but was very accepting after that. The embassy appointment was very low key and low stress and I had travel papers in my hands within hours. We made the most of our brief time in Ethiopia, visiting the orphanage daily, went to the lion park, playground, museum, and lunch at a fabulous Italian restaurant. The boys birth Mom visited on our second day and I was able to get some treasured pictures and history for them at a later time in life. After not arriving in Ethiopia until Thursday morning we were back on a plane Saturday night. The boys did good on the flight with only one crying spell each.
Back in Nashville we were greeted by family and friends at the airport. We went from there for a Mexican dinner and then onto the house. Kathy, Amy, Steven,Colten, and Kensley came back to the house and played with the boys until they were ready to pass out.
Other than a little difficulty with sleeping at night and wanting to be held 95% of the time, the boys have adjusted well. I hear Mama from both of them all day long which just makes me smile. They have been so fun to watch as they explore their surroundings and discover things they have never seen. Jacob has come a long way from crying when getting in the tub to crying when getting out! We have had the first visit to the pediatrician (who said they were the healthiest orphans he had ever seen). They will have blood work in a couple of weeks and begin immunizations soon after. Other than Jacob having an ear infection all seems well at this point.
Well that is all the time right now as I hear someone is up after an hour nap...going to make for a long rest of the day : )