Thursday, June 23, 2011

Wheels Up!

Ok this is new...blogging from my iPhone! I'll keep it brief but we are on the first leg of our journey. These past few days have felt surreal, jammed with prep and full of 'lasts'...last jog together just the two if us, last quiet meal in front of the TV watching an old 'Sopranos', etc. But as my wise friend Stacey said, soon our lives will be full of firsts!

I will try to post some from Ethiopia, but Internet can be fickle at best!

I'll leave you with a pic from the DC airport with all our bags...the duffels are stuffed with medical supplies, clothes and blankets. The orphanage fund ended up with about $5,000 and we are so thrilled to buy the big ticket items when we get there!

Ok blogger on iPhone won't let me upload a pic which is stinking because now how will I share baby pics? Ack...if anyone knows how let me know...

Thanks for all the wonderful well wishes...it has really taken a village to make this family:)

29 comments:

  1. I can't believe this day is finally here! I'm so excited for you guys. I can't wait to see pictures of your little ones. I wish you safe travels!

    Cameron

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  2. I have been meaning to come back and comment- sorry!! Loved the plane treats, though I hope your journey home is quiet and filled with good bonding time :) I am thinking of you guys often and can't wait to see family pictures. Take care, safe travels, and let's definitely get together the next time we are in town (which should be fairly soon)!! Hugs to those sweet babies!!

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  3. Cannot wait. Seriously cannot wait until you are there and then all 4 of you are back here. Well, here as in your home!

    I wish I could help with the iphone photo thing. I'm doing good to keep mine charged. I looked a bit online and there is an app rated with 4 stars called BlogPress that can be used to upload photos to blogger. I haven't tried it myself, but might be worth the $2.99 to share all those photos! (-; Good luck.

    So so freaking excited for you!!

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  4. Good luck!!!! I will be thinking of you and hoping it all goes well.
    Love
    amy x

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  5. I can help you with a good app for ukelele chords but sadly no idea on the photo thing! My one piece of advice for this trip is just aim to survive and everything else like photos can wait. Don't think about anything else other than making it home! Congratulations mama! Xx claudia

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  6. Your dreams are taking flight! ~~~

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  7. Ahhhhh, SO happy for all of you!
    Love,
    Amy N (from Michigan)...a longtime follower :)

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  8. I am beyond excited for you!! I visited my friend yesterday who just brought her son home from Ethiopia a week ago. All I can say is that you are in for a world of joy!! Can't wait to hear about your travels while in Ethiopia.

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  9. Safe travels and wishing you the most magical of "first" times. So very, very happy for you! Annemieke

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  10. I am so thrilled for you to finally be at this part of your journey. It is amazing that you will be going as 2 and returning as 4!!
    You deserve this happy ending. I am wishing you all lots of love and luck...

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  11. I am SOOO excited for you right now!!! I can't wait to hear how it goes and how much you were able to bring!
    Enjoy your firsts!!!

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  12. So exciting!!! If you have a layover in DC and you need ANYTHING please let me know! There is a Babies-R-Us 10 minutes from our house and we live 10 minutes from the airport!! DCrunningmamablog at gmail dot com Can't wait to see pictures and I'm freaking tearing up I am so excited for you guys. (Runningmama at More Room in my Heart)

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  13. I'm so excited for you. We are also doing all sorts of "lasts" now too. And waiting for all the "firsts." It's a weird feeling.

    I can't wait to read more about your journey from two to four! Best wishes and safe travels.

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  14. How exciting! Wishing you safe travels and unforgettable moments, Mom and Dad :)

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  15. I was giddy reading this post - I'm so fricken over the moon happy for you and Mr MTL. Your family is coming home... It's your time.

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  16. Best wishes!!!

    I was able to post a photo through my iphone by emailing it to my blogger account. (Each blogger account has an email) and I just hit the arrow under the photo and emailed it the account. If that makes any kinda sense...

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  17. I don't have an iPhone so I can't help on that front, but I hope you can post lots and lots of baby pictures!!! Good luck, we are thinking of you both tons.

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  18. Hooray! Safe travels, and I hope you can figure out pics and internet there, because we'll all be waiting impatiently for an update. Give those sweet babes a kiss from me too (among the millions of others from you!).

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  19. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

    God Speed!!!

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  20. Have a safe & wonderful trip!!!

    Yahoooo!!!!

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  21. have fun! take care!

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  22. Travel safe and can't wait to see a family picture!!

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  23. Congratulations! I am so excited for you guys. Can't wait to see a family picture!

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  24. I can't wait for the next update! Hope you are reunited and are able to post pics so we can admire your babies! Congratulations!

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  25. I have a full heart as I read this. Know we are cheerleading you on every nanosecond of this momentous journey to bring your babies home. Love love love Noraxxx

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  26. thinking of you guys on your way makes me smile!

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