Father's Day

Today we celebrated Father's Day with my hubby, father-n-law and my brother. After weeks of my husband being out of town....It has become readily apparent how much we (the kids and I) depend on him. He's the greatest husband and father I could have ever asked for.








Thanks to my husband for being AWESOME. We are so lucky to have you as husband and Daddy!

Preschool

Well....Trey has been asking to "go to school" ever since he learned thats how he would get to ride a "school bus". After mulling over the decision on when to send him......we finally decided and signed him up for the fall of this year. However, there is no "school bus" for 3 year old Pre-school (sorry Trey:<()

After we told Trey.....he immediately wanted to go "buy his lunch box". So after a little shopping...he made his choice....he looks so big...my little boy is growing up.

After I got home tonight I was reading another families blog about them interviewing a preschool teacher and their "horrible" experience. So far, I am so grateful for the expereince we have had and the school we chose has been amazing to deal with.

We wanted a safe, fun, diverse, educational, clean, cheerful preschool that centered around outdoor learning and where he will learn about different cultures. Is that too much to ask?

When we told the director that Trey was adopted from Ethiopia, she was really excited. She immediately said, "If he is comfortable, the day we learn of other cultures, he can share about Ethiopia....that's a culture we haven't learned about." She right away made me feel a little more comfortable with the decision we made as I didn't want to send him to a "glorified daycare".

So....with all that said.....I'm hoping they live up to our expectations......

Here's to preschool:<)

Colorado Adventure

Just got back from my first trip with two kids on a plane.....and boy was I nervous. However, my kids apparently took "Awesome Kid" pills, because they were indeed "Awesome". No crying, tantrums or anything.

We went to visit my sister and her family. We visited the zoo, Butterfly Pavillion (where Trey held a Tarantula) and had just a plain ole' good time.

Here are a couple pics from our trip.

One Year Ago....

One year ago this week, we accepted the referral of our gorgeous Ella. She has been home for 5 months and I can't imagine life without her. She is a wonderful daughter to Russ and I and a sweet baby sister for Trey.

This is our video from our trip to bring Ella home which being our 2nd time....was a completely different expereince. We had a little more time to enjoy all the bits and pieces that make this country, people and culture GREAT and such a huge part of our lives.

A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous...ful of beauty and forever beautiful...loving and caring and truly amazing. ~Author Unknown

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Mother's Day

Today, I not only get to celebrate Mother's day with the two most wonderful children, but I also celebrate the TWO wonderful Ethiopian women who gave them life. I am honored to get to share this day them and forever grateful for the the two children that now call me Mommy.

I also get reminded of how awesome my own Mom is. Without her, not only would I not be here:<), but I also wouldn't be the Mom I am today. She is my best friend and I am truly a better person because of her. Happy Mother's Day MOM!! (pictured above with Ella)

What an amazing day......and at the end of it all......I feel so lucky to be a Mommy, Wife and Daughter and have this amazing family. I don't mind being "pampered" either!!

Blog Finally Started

Well......almost two years after we brought home our first child from Ethiopia.....and many, many, memories since.........I have finally decided to start a blog.

I have been asked over and over again if I have one and my answer always is......not yet, which really means.....(not ever). So....after all the procrastinating, here it is......

I am Rebekah and I am married to my best friend in the whole world, Russ. We have been married for a little over 5 years and have two beautiful children, our son Trey who is 3 1/2 and our daughter Ella who is 1. Both of our children joined our family through adoption (Holt International). Our son in 2008 and our daughter in 2009; both from Ethiopia. We feel like the luckiest people in the world to have our kids and have found parenting to be the most rewarding, fun, amazing, touching, trying, heartbreaking and loving experience.

Ethiopia has become a huge part of our lives and has captured our hearts. We were fortunate to have traveled there twice and feel like we leave a piece of us there each time. We are very connected to the people, culture and country and can't wait for our next trip (for another adoption or just a visit....who knows....you'll have to wait and see).

Needless to say, I couldn't have imagined our family any different, I get to wake up each morning and be called "Mommy" which is just about the BEST thing I've ever heard.

Life..........it's just Fabulous!!