This past May was extremely busy. It tends to be a busier time at school. I was coaching track. Benjamin was/is getting used to a new job, yet we somehow still found plenty of time to introduce Mikias to May in Michigan.
Here are a few of the highlights!
We visited the Detroit Zoo where Ben and Mikias spent some time exploring the polar bear exhibit.
We visited the Detroit Zoo where Ben and Mikias spent some time exploring the polar bear exhibit.
We celebrated Mother's Day with the grandmothers.
We met up with Seth's family at the Lansing Zoo! I love the fact that these boys have seen so much of each other. It is so fun to watch them interact.
We also had a gathering at our house with families who have either completed or are in process of adopting through Ethiopia. All of these families live in the Detroit area. It has been exciting to have a group close to develop a connection with. (P.S. We still love the West Siders, but the convenience of closeness was nice.) I am looking forward to when both sides of the state can get together and continue to keep all of these kids connected .
There were 3 children from Ethiopia present: Zoe, Amilia and little man. Zoe and Mikias were in both orphanages together and are only 3 weeks apart in age.
The thing that has been creeping in my mind lately is how at this time last year we were running around like crazy in preparation to go and get Mikias. So as the countdown continues towards summer, it will begin with a celebration of Mikias' GOTCHA DAY!
3 comments:
It was great seeing you guys again! Hopefully we can squeeze in more get togethers over the summer!!
Sounds like you stay super busy but it's great you still manage to get together w/ other ET families! I totally understand the ease of having gatherings close by. Getting my family across the state wouldn't be happening right now, so I'm thankful for the West side things going on. It would be fun to have a big East & West get together sometime though blogs have been a wonderful way to stay on top of things!
Looks like fun! I wish there was a "middle of the state" group! I feel so out of the loop sometimes! That also could be that I have 5 kids and 4/5 of them are involved in at least 2 extracurriculuar activites at the moment! :+)
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