Saturday, April 9, 2011

Pictures! And Hallelujah!


Government shutdown averted--hooray!

Even better news--we pass.ed Eth.iopi.an Co.urt!!

Yes--that means there are two new MTLs in the world. We received the word late yesterday afternoon, right before going to work at the shelter. We looked at each other and said "Congratulations Mommy and Daddy!" and then prayed that the U.S. Government wouldn't let us down. Now we hurry up and wait for the U.S. Emb.assy to process our babies' vi.sas.

Which means that I can show you their photos, but I will only leave them up for a while (don't ask). I think they are adorable, don't you agree?






And now, we launch the fundraiser for their Ethiop.ian brothers and sisters. So please, if you are so inclined, for a mere $10 plus shipping you can purchase a one of the hub's CDs to help support the other orphans. Heck, if you're so inclined you can purchase one zillion :) 

Here is the link to the blog page we made for CD sales. There you can preview our special song "Our Family" (on the CD, and yes, I'm singing on it too) and link to previews of all the other electro-rocking songs. Think Devo-for-kids kind of music!

OurBabyBots.blogspot.com

Please share the link--our hope is that everyone will share it multiple times on FB, blogs, emails, etc. and we can really generate some much needed supplies for the orphans!  And obviously I know not everyone reading here has kids or has any interest in a kids' music CD, but maybe you know someone who would?

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

Love,
The MTL Family
Posted by MyTwoLines at 6:44 AM

68 comments:

  1. R.April 9, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Omg, they are beautiful! You are a gorgeous family of FOUR!

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  2. PieApril 9, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Oh my lordy! They are soooo cute! Ooooh, my heart is in a pool on the floor. Tears in my eyes, I am just so very very happy for all 4 of you!

    Now off to purchase CDs for the Critter and her cousin :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    They are just SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! The picture of all 4 of you made smile from inside! You guys look so happy! I can't wait until they get home to you. I will be buying some of your CD's! Halleluja is so right!

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  4. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I'm a lurker who also adopted internationally (China and Korea). So glad the government didn't close down and you are closer every day to bringing your ADORABLE children home! Congratulations!

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  5. mrs. hopeApril 9, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Grinning from ear to ear. Hope this makes for a happy, happy weekend.

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  6. KerrikApril 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Soooooo cute! Their little faces made me smile so big.

    What a wonderful fund-raising idea!

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  7. RunningMamaApril 9, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. RebeccaApril 9, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    O! O! O! I got tears in my eyes with those pics. Absolutely beautiful babies! Oh, you two look so happy in the photos. I'm so happy for you. I actually stayed up a little later than I'd planned to last night as I was hoping and hoping that the shutdown would be averted and mainly b/c of you guys! Congrats Mommy and Daddy!

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  9. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Oh just following your story through R's blog! Your family is just so incredibly precious! Again its my friend that is awaiting her 2nd court date to pick up her one year old DS as well...keeping you both in my hearts and a speedy wait until you can bring them home!

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  10. ElizabethApril 9, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    They are so beautiful!!! Congratulations!

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  11. CassieApril 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    What a beautiful FAMILY!!! I'm so excited for you and glad that the stupid government stalemate didn't stall your plans. I will definitely buy several CDs for us and for friends!

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  12. Hotch PotcheryApril 9, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    They are SO cute. Congrats! I can't wait to read about your adventures parenting!!!!

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  13. B and DApril 9, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    YAY! YAY! YAY! They are beautiful!! A smile overtook my face when I saw the title of your post. I am so thrilled beyond words for you and the Mr and your precious son and daughter! A definitely wants a CD. I will take care of that later today :) Oh, and he also hopes to meet two, new little friends soon when we are in your neck of the woods and you are ready for play dates!

    So, so, so happy for you!!

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  14. The Turner familyApril 9, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    YES!!!! YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. Glass Case of EmotionApril 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Yay! So very excited!

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  16. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    They are both absolutely beautiful. Congratulations!!!! Amy

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  17. Melissa GApril 9, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    HOLY CRAP!!! Crying tears of joy for you right now!!!! Those pictures are absolutely amazing. I am just so thrilled for you!!!

    Off to buy me some bot-tunes!

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  18. HeatherApril 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Yay! I thought of you when I heard the government news this morning. I'm so excited!. What gorgeous babies you have! Absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to hear their names!

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  19. asandersbonelliApril 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Your babies are stunningly beautiful! And they are YOURS! Although I wish you didn't have to go through eveything you did to get here, I'm thrilled you've reached your happy ending. FINALLY! Congratulations Family MTL!

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  20. LibbyApril 9, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh my gosh! How wonderful! The love in your eyes is obvious! And the babies are cutie pies! Happy, happy, happy for your family :)

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  21. cdgApril 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    omg, so adorable. a real FAMILY!!!! I am so excited for you. when can you take those little ones home????
    will be spreading the word about your CD!!!!!

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  22. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    So lovely! They are adorable and I am so happy for you all.

    T

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  23. ClaudiaApril 9, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Konjo! Konjo! Congratulations to you and your BEAUTIFUL children! What a happy, happy day. :)

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  24. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    mr.mtl looks just like a typical new dad :)
    and you look just like a new mom, *radiant*... beautiful!
    your babies are so adorable and sweet... love the pictures,
    and congratulations! here's to the shortest wait possible until they can come home.

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  25. Barely SaneApril 9, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Oh, what a wonderful post! I am so happy for you guys. What adorable little faces. I have a huge smile at the family photo.

    Here's hoping the paperwork is through quickly and you can finally tuck those little angels into bed at night in their new beds.
    Congrats!!!

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  26. Mel.April 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    They are so GORGEOUS!!! They look like they're dancing to Daddy's music in the top one. :) Congrats to the MTL family! So glad Congress managed to get their collective heads out of their, well you know, to keep from shutting the gov't down so you can get your visas....

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  27. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    They are beautiful!! Congratulations to your family of four!!! Looking at those pictures made my heart swell with happiness!

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  28. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    awesome! they are absolutely, positively precious!!!! will share the music blog. :)

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  29. Angela and DavidApril 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I have been a lurker on your blog and am amazed at all you've been through. Those babies are so lucky to have you. They are gorgeous!

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  30. SApril 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    AMAZING! CHILLS ALL OVER!

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  31. JulieApril 9, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    So cute! And such great news!

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  32. KatieApril 9, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    There is NO possible way that your babies could ever be more GORGEOUS! I just can't believe it. They are simply delicious. Lucky babies, lucky parents.

    They are so beautiful. I see Gap ads in their futures...

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  33. Kristin {Sea Cow Circus}April 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    They are absolutely amazing. So precious - so happy for all four of you!

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  34. lovestoskipApril 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Oh my gosh--yes, they are ADORABLE! Can't wait to read all about your homecoming. Hope you have the fastest visa processing ever!!

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  35. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Seriously, those are some extremely cute kids! I hope they are in your arms for good soon!

    P.S. I bought a CD.

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  36. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Joy!

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  37. Cory and MollyApril 9, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    They are simply beautiful. Congratulations, mama!!

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  38. SillyHilleApril 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    beautiful and amazing babies! You all look SO so happy!!
    Can't wait till the four of you are united again FOREVER!

    <3

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  39. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a beautiful family. The babies are so darling. They really took my breath away! I am so happy for you guys. What a process huh? Incredible roller coaster of emotions!

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  40. bibcApril 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    OH MY GOD YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am so overjoyed and overcome with emotion for all of you. sending my love to you two and your gorgeous babies.
    xoxox
    lis

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  41. LorraineApril 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Such lovely babes! So super happy for you, and for them. Ridiculous political grandstanding was no match for your long-awaited destiny!

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  42. LisaBApril 10, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    OMG YAYYYY!!! CONGRATS! So so happy for you guys! They are SOOO precious!

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  43. elliejApril 10, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    They could not be any more beautiful. Look at their lovely souls shining through their wide-eyeed, innocent and SO SECURE THAT THEY ARE LOVED expressions. WOW. The babies you were meant to have. This is a very, very big day for you Mr and Mrs MTL and for all of us in your IRL and online community. A beautiful day xxx

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  44. BabystepsApril 10, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh happy day!!! I am beside myself with joy and happiness...WOW they are adorable. Congratulations MTL...you SO deserve this!

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  45. SueApril 10, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    They are SO BEAUTIFUL! I am so excited for you guys that I am crying! I can't wait for you to bring them home! You both look so happy holding them. Can't wait to hear about their trip home!

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  46. LeslieGailApril 10, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Oh that is such wonderful news! I hope the visa processing goes by quickly and you have them in your arms again. They are both so adorable!

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  47. LaraApril 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Your children are beautiful and you all look so happy together. I'm glad things worked out well and hope they continue to do so. Keep your chin up!

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  48. ~ebc~April 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    WOOOOHOOOO!!! I love your happy wonderful news!! Your kiddos are so beautiful and you both look perfect holding them! Hoping for expedient quickness thru the US embassy!

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  49. bibcApril 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    i just want you to know i keep coming back here to see the pictures and the sheer joy on you and Mr. MTL's faces. of course the babes look joyful too, they should! they will be so loved.
    xoxo
    lis

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  50. Meg.April 10, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Oh Mylanta! Every one of those pictures is just.........GAH! <3 <3 Your children are so beautiful. You and Mr. MTL are so beautiful. But above all, your FAMILY is beautiful. This is your family. Your FAMILY!

    So so so so happy/teary for you!

    *off to buy a cd*

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  51. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    They are just perfect. I cannot stop staring at them & cooing over them (J is patiently listening to all my baby blabber)! Just beautiful. And the look on your faces just makes me tear up - you have your family!!!! So, so, so very happy & excited for you all!
    B

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  52. Janice ErlbaumApril 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    GASP.

    What great pictures, what wonderful news! Hooray!

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  53. TXGirlieApril 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Oh. my. gosh., your babies are soooooooo darn adorable!! Congrats on passing Ethiopian court. I can't wait until the entire MTL family is back together for good.

    T.

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  54. DeeApril 11, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Look at those fat cheeks!

    Congrats!! :)

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  55. 'Murgdan'April 11, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    This has to be my number one favorite post EVER! I can't stop smiling! They are absolutely gorgeous! Love love love.

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  56. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    BABIES ARE BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  57. BrynnApril 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Praise God!! they are gorgeous. can't wait to hear names and read that they're coming home!

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  58. OCGALApril 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    It's not cool to cry at work but I am crying!! I am so happy for you. They are BEAUTIFUL!!! Congrats beautiful MTL family and praying that they will be in your arms and in your home real soon. Now I am off to by a BabyBot CD.

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  59. heatherApril 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    oh yay yay yay. So happy for you.

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  60. PennyApril 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm dying! OH they are the best and the cutest! Oh I am so happy for you guys! Congratulations! whooo hooo!


    (I'm gonna ask WT if he can link to that on his About page, I'll let you know)

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  61. MelissaApril 11, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...

    Those eyes.. they have so much soul in them.

    Looking forward to passing the info about the CD to all my friends and family.

    Congrats MOM!!!

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  62. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Look at those smiles!!! You guys are all adorable and I am THRILLED things are moving which means you get your babes sooooon!!! (right??)

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  63. Jill M.April 13, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    OMGoodness, you are right, they are absolutely gorgeous!!!! How exciting to finally get to see those precious babes, YOUR babes!!!! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures in parenthood! How old are they now?

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  64. LisaApril 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Congratulations on passing court!

    Yes, they ARE adorable. :) :)

    Can't wait to listen to my CD.

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  65. PhoebeApril 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    The picture of you with your daughter looks so right. Congratulations!!

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  66. GailYApril 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I've been MIA for awhile. I'm so happy to stop by here today and see these photos. Your family photo is the best one I've ever seen...really! A picture is worth a thousand words right! So, so happy for your family!

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  67. Erin BakalApril 19, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    So wonderfully beautiful! So very happy that you're so, so, so close!

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  68. khariniJune 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I am very happy for you!! You deserve all the joy in the world!

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