Home!

Well, after 3 planes and 31 hours, we made it back home to Indiana! Sitota did marvelously on the plane rides but did not sleep much. He does have an uncanny ability to drop a deuce at the most inopportune times... like right before our U.S embassy appointment causing us to appear before the embassy with him in a Onesie smelling like poo. Or, right as we push back from the gate on the plane so we can't get out of our seats until we hit cruising altitude 30 minutes later. Or about 30 seconds after we start a decent and the seat belt sign comes on... well you get the point.  But, all in all it was a great trip. We are so overwhelmed at all the support we have received throughout this journey. We arrived back in Indy to meet Emily and Kristen (who were holding a welcome home Sitota sign). We came home to a shoveled drive and walk (thanks to Jeff G), a fridge full of food (thanks to Sarah) and some casseroles in the fridge (thanks Kristen). We had friends take us to the airport (thanks Kathleen) and pick us up (thanks Emily), loan us luggage (thanks Jacksons), watch our girls and take them on a Disney cruise (thanks Jerry and Jane), dog-sit (thanks again Gibbs... we owe you!), make sure Sitota is dressed in style (thanks Erica), and support us in prayer and many other ways (thanks family and friends)! Sorry if I left anyone out... the 8 hour time change is making my mind mush! Point is... we couldn't have done it without you!

Sitota is adjusting so well despite the time change. He nearly made it through the night last night (just got up a few hours before we would like) and continues to be so easy going and such a sweet boy!

Sleeping in the bassinet on the plane.

Big sister Sydney

 Big sister Isabel

We feel so blessed and can't imagine our family without him.

Our time in Ethiopia was priceless. One day we hope to return with Sitota and introduce him to his homeland. Several of you have been asking, and we did get to meet with the lady we were hoping to. The meeting went well (despite having to play "telephone" through 2 translators to "speak" with her) and we are so glad it happened. It is too hard to process through the whole trip at this time but it was amazing!