Wednesday, June 17, 2009

We Passed!

In God's perfect timing, we became a family of seven today.

It is with great joy and honor that we introduce to you to the newest members of our family...


Ellyn Yeabsira (left)
Corinne Meserat (right)
Haileb Turner (center)
This was the first picture we saw of our children.

And here's more...

Thank you doesn't seem to fully express how we feel for the love and support we have received from the adoption blog world, family and friends.

Now off to check on other's blogs and make a fresh to-do list for travel plans!

39 comments:

Shala said...

Hurray! So excited for you. Looking forward to meeting your new family members. :)

Stefne said...

Congrats! We're so excited for you. The kids are adorable and will bring you so much joy.

Jocelyn said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you and cannot wait to meet those precious kids of yours!! Now go pack:-)

Jebena said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are delighted in your good news!!!!!!! Beautiful family you have!!!!!!

Robin said...

PRAISE GOD!!!! I am so excited for you guys. Do you have a travel date???

Jena said...

Praise the Lord, He has blessed you with three awesome children!!! I think we will be traveling at the same time, hope to see you in Addis!!

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

Yahoo! Thank you God...YOU ARE an AWESOME GOD!!!

The kids are just beautiful and I can't wait to hug them!!!

What a BLESSED DAY!!!

Love you all,

Kristine, John and the kids..

Journey to Jaden said...

Oh what a glorious God!!!!! How wonderful for all of you!!! My prayers were answered!!

Ryane said...

Wonderful news! Your kids are beautiful! Congratulations!

veggiemom said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

Dukes Pokes said...

YEA!!! I was soooo excited when Shelley texted me this morning with the news. Can't wait to see my new neices and nephew.

Zach and Erin Kennedy said...

Woo Hoo!!!! Congratulations! I am so excited for you guys and can't wait to meet them in person some day!

Amy said...

Yee! :)

Beau Fournet said...

Congrats. Excited we are traveling together! -Beau

Cindy said...

Congratulations! They are beautiful!

emily said...

Gorgeous, beautiful children! Praise the Lord for great things He has done.

So excited for you guys.

Heidi said...

Congratulations! They are truly beautiful!

Heidi

Anonymous said...

(Sorry if this is a repeat post.... I think this is my 3rd try!!!)

We are so excited to have more nieces and nephews in our family!!!

We can't wait to hear the girls giggle and the boys play ball in the backyard!!

The video of the kid's pictures is AWESOME!!! Each time I watch it... those cute little faces give me chills of thankfulness to our Lord!

Shelley

Eastiopians said...

YAY!!!! Those pictures made my day!! They are beautiful children! I can't wait to see how life goes from 2 children to 5! You may have to write a book. :)

Congratulations!

Theresa

Maribeth said...

Congratulations! So happy for you. What a family you will be!

Jen said...

What a beautiful family you will be :) Safe travels.

John Owen Butler said...

Rejoicing with you at God's goodness. Will be praying for you for the travel and adjustments ahead!

Kristin said...

Wow, how amazing to go from 4 to 7 overnight! Gorgeous children as well, sweet innocent smiles:)

Emily said...

Woohoo!!! Beautiful kiddos!!!

Rebecca said...

Nikki - they are adorable! We're so excited for the family of SEVEN!!

I just had Ben watch the video and he said "Eli can date older girls" :)

Rebecca said...

Nope, we're going to have to miss the dinner!! I'm pretty sad about it - but I committed to watching my niece and nephew that weekend so my sister and her husband can go to Mexico. Bummer!

Farmboy and Buttercup said...

So, so, so happy for you all. I just LOVE to see older children getting adopted. You all will be blessed.

Heather said...

Congratulations!!!!! My husband & I had he pleasure of meeting Yabsira when we were in Ethiopia in Nov/Dec meeting our daughter Mimi for the first time.. Yabsira lights up the room, there is something very special about her. We were so taken by her and we are thrilled for all of you!! I was hoping and praying for this day. Again, we say congratulations!!

Adoption Cubed said...

I know I am a day late, but Hurrah!!! Wonderful, wonderful news! And I was so excited to see Haileb. I had no idea he was yours!!! All of us fell in love with him. We have several pictures of him. I will look for Yeabsira and Meserat as well. Let me know your email (adoptioncubed@gmail.com) and I will send them your way.

Congratulations!
Rebecca

Colleen said...

1000 x congratulations!!!

Shelly Roberts said...

REJOICING with your family!!! Were your children at the Gladney care center last spring? If so, we may have photos of them. Blessings, Shelly

you can email me robertsfamof7@yahoo.com

Beth said...

Congratulations! So excited for you.

Blog Shmog said...

Congratulations Nikki!! They are all so adorable and beautiful!!! You guys are blessed!!

Unknown said...

Nikki...I am overwhelmed for you and your family! They are more beautiful than the last time I saw them at the book signing! May God bless your journey to pick up the newest additions to your family!

Susan and Chad said...

Gorgeous, beautiful, precious little ones...congratulations.

The Mathews Family said...

CONGRATS!

Sara said...

I was finally able to watch the video. Congratulations!!! I can't wait to continue to watch your journey!

More Dorrs said...

Those are the sweetest faces I have ever seen!

Congrats to you!

-beka

Sparkz said...

They are all SO cute. Congats. How neat! I can't wait to see a pict of you all together!