On the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A butterfly that stopped us on the path back to our hotel...after our first visit to Hannah's Hope, where we just met our Sweet Princess Mercy.

Foot traffic in front of the Union Hotel in Addis.

simple protection

Construction from our window at the Union Hotel. Bring ear plugs, not for the construction, but see that dog...he or she is one of the many that bark through the night in Addis. That and there is chanting that can be heard every night-at all hours, from some local temple...our best guess was Buddist. Beautiful sounds, so full of life, but it can make sleep difficult at times.

Night life about Addis, such a beautiful busy place, full of movement -all day and all night!

Thought I'd share a bit more of what we saw as we walked about in Addis. A beautiful country with such a humble beautiful people, I really miss Ethiopia already. I have been told that in 6 months we could apply once again for another adoption through All God's Children ...we will be putting it to prayer-as you KNOW how we feel about adoption. There is always room for another at our house, or perhaps two. Some of you might be thinking we are crazy, no just passionate about orphans and not wanting to miss an opportunity to be blessed.

We are very, very blessed indeed!

When I am not so tired, I will post about her name and it's pronunciation. I am still sick, coughing my head off I am afraid. Feeling a bit better today, but rather tired and weak-mainly due to not enough sleep. I am NOT complaining, as I am so blessed to have such an sweet new baby, who sleeps 12-13 hours a night, eats anything and anything given to her with much GUSTO, and when she was really sick, still smiled, giggled and gave me big wet kisses.

HMMM, I love being a mama.