Just a quick update on all the planning here. Last Thursday, we found out when our Embassy date with Sintayehu will be. It is set for April 2nd. As a result, we were able to (quickly) make our travel arrangements.
We did have some decisions to make about who exactly was traveling. We decided that we will be taking Mikias with us. Once we were able to talk to some people about the accommodations in Addis, we were much more comfortable with taking him. We didn't want him to go stir-crazy for the week we're there...hopefully that won't be the case. Of course, we do still have to survive a very long plane ride ride with Mikias. This is where the grandparents come in! We'll also be joined on our trip by both sets of our parents. We had the idea of them coming with us when we first started the 2nd adoption, so I'm glad that it is going to work out. We think it will be very important for our kids' grandparents to have seen and experienced their home country. This means that 7 of us will be traveling to Ethiopia...and 8 will be traveling back! How exciting!
So, our plans now have us leaving on March 27th and returning on April 4th. It's a little shorter than our trip to get Mikias, but I think it will work out nicely. We'll have 3-4 days in Ethiopia to sightsee, etc. before we get Sintayehu.
We can't begin to express how great it is to finally have a definite timeline laid out. Now we just have to get ready!
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8 comments:
How exciting. Your embassy date is on Alyssa's birthday! We will be thinking of you!
We are very excited that you will be travelling so soon!!! We can't wait to meet Sintayehu!!
That is awesome that you're bringing Mikias and both your parents!
Congrats! Very exciting! Have a safe trip!
Elise
Very exciting- very, very, very exciting!!!
This is just amazing! It is just so wonderful that all the grandparents are going. I love that Mikias will not only have memories of Ethiopia now, but those memories will include grandparents. I am so happy for you!
WOW!!!! I am so excited for you and your growing family! Congratulations, and,I am so happy for you!!-Stacey
Oh how exciting for you all! He looks so adorable - the perfect addition to your family! Have a safe trip.
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