Sunday, September 9, 2007

Here we are!

We are home and somewhat settled in... We are also exhausted. Jet lag can really take its toll on you! Kidus is doing so well. He was pretty tired today, but has settled into what is turning out to be the longest nap I have ever seen him take. He is such a laid back, fun little guy! I know that in Amharic his name means "blessed one" but I have to tell you, we are the blessed ones!

I don't even know where to begin with the photos. I would like to go day by day and tell about our experiences and post the appropriate pictures for that day. That is my plan, but it may take me a couple days to get out of the jet lag fog. In the mean time, we wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes. There was more than one time that I was brought to tears reading all the wonderful comments from friends and family.

Here are some firsts I can share with you now:

First time meeting his cousins (this one is Adrian, who is 4 months old. Norris' have notoriously BIG babies!)...














First bath at home...

















First time in his highchair...

















First time in his bed...




















Isn't he the sweetest thing?

Until next time!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

He is even sweeter in person!

So glad you are settling right in!

Ben said...

We are so glad you are home safe!
The pictures are very cute.

Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!

April said...

Cute! Cute! Cute!

kikstra said...

Glad you're home safely and settling in well-- we can't wait to hear more; I know, I know, you need some rest- we'll try to be patient. He's adorable!!!

Ted and Jill said...

Wow, I am so happy you guys made it home safely. What a beautiful baby! Can't wait to hear more. Wish we could have made it to the airport too!! I would have been all tears!

Anonymous said...

Welcome home!!

Anonymous said...

By the way...

You can update your profile and picture, too! :+)

I'm so glad Malachi already has a buddy here!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! He is so adorable.
We haven't met yet, but my husband and I are on AAI's waiting list for a male infant and I have been following your blog for a while(loved your posts while in ET). Take time to get rested and enjoy the new addition to your family....but don't stop taking and posting those adorable pics, I am living vicariously thru you guys for the moment you know :) Tracey

Denise Bryant said...

Enjoy settling in with your family. He looks like a sweetie.

Nichole said...

I felt so blessed to meet Seth Kidus this afternoon at church. It was the best surprise that I have had in a long time. He IS cute!

Cori said...

Thank you so much for sharing all those wonderful firsts with us. He is such a great blessing to all our lives and I look forward to seeing him grow up.

Beth said...

Beautiful - it's amazing to watch your experience, knowing ours is coming some day.