Introducing Elsa

We are so in love with our little girl. There is some serious bonding time happening in Ethiopia right now, and I am happy to say that it is going so smoothly.

In our room, Elsa is showing her personality and having lots of fun. Whenever we venture downstairs, however, she gets a very serious look on her face and is very quiet. We are trying to limit our outings, yet we want to prepare her for being around lots of people at the airport, and airplane.

This afternoon the three of us took a long nap. It was much needed, and she seems to be a great sleeper. I have loved swaying her to sleep in my arms. I think it is something we are both enjoying.

For lunch, Elsa ate Nate and I under the table today. She had spaghetti, a veggie noodle dish, and zil zil tibs, a traditional meal of lean strips of steak and peppers with injera (spongy Ethiopian bread). We actually cut her off a little from eating, but she kept pointing at the tibs, so we kept feeding her! I have a feeling she will grow fast at home.

On that note, I was surprised that she used the potty (#2) three times! I'm sure she will love me sharing that with everyone if she reads this when she is older, ha!

It has been a special father's day here for Nate, as we shared a little Facetime with Oliver. Can't wait to get back to him! Elsa loves staring at him as we chat on the phone. She keeps pointing to it, wanting us to call Oliver again.

Please pray for Elsa's heart, as we transition into a family. Pray that she will find continued peace and security in our arms as we travel across the globe into her new life.