Monday, February 15, 2010

If all goes well...

In exactly one month, we will be arriving in Ethiopia.  We've got our flights reserved and our lodging taken care of.  We have chosen LUFTHANSA airlines based on price, directness and crib availability.  We will be leaving Sunday, March 14th and are scheduled to arrive in Ethiopia Monday, the 15th around 7:30 PM.  Because of the lateness of our arrival, I am almost certain that we will not be able to meet Marley until Tuesday morning.  What kind of torture is that?!?!  Knowing your little one is only 5 minutes away and you still can't get to her!!!  I'm sure there will be no sleep had by the Hansels that night.

After lots and lots of mulling we have decided to stay at the House of Hope II, owned and operated by Children's Hope.  We had originally opted for the Melkam Guest House after hearing  many positive experiences from recently traveled families but the only rooms still available were small and shared bathrooms with other families.  We have a large suite booked at the House of Hope II so that will be nice plus all our meals and transportation are taken care of. 

As the days go buy, the thought of us actually being parents is becoming more and more real and the freak-out factor (while still fairly low at this point) slowly climbs a bit each day.  We've never even met our little one but already we love her very, very, VEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRY much and cannot wait until March 16th.  Here's to the next few weeks passing quickly.

A few pics of the H.O.H. II...

and just because she's the most beautiful baby ever, here's 4 more pics!!!

5 comments:

Deep Fried Goodness said...

Hooray! Congratulations on the impending travel! We got to Addis later than you will (around 10 or 11pm) but were sooo tired, we were thankful for the rest before we met Isaac. We were super-excited to meet him of course, but after 30 hours in a plane/airport, we were also thankful to be more rested (and not exhausted and crabby) when we did. Just a thought. :) I hope you have a great great trip! (and you will) :)

Team Chain said...

I'm so happy for you! I pray that the days go by swiftly and joyfully to get you to your sweet baby girl. I can't wait to here all about your journey. I received my beautiful Africa applique T-shirt...it's lovely and I can't wait to wear it. Thank you much.
Toni-

Missy said...

Those curls...just lucious!!!!! Almost there.....:)

Renee said...

so exciting!! and yes, she is completely gorgeous!!

we stayed in the suite at HOH2 and it was *awesome*.. loved it so much!! and the food is delicious and all the staff is amazing!

we got in on monday night (late.. don't expect any food or any lights on!) and had to wait until tuesday to meet Esme.. it was torture, but it was nice to be able to settle in a bit and relax before the big day!

Erica said...

She IS the most beautiful baby!! Seriously yummy!!! Cannot wait to see her in your arms! HOH II is super nice!

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