So, yes, it's true, I threw Sarah's house keys out the window of a school bus after one day in second grade so that she would have to come to my house instead of heading to hers. But it's not like I threw them into a cornfield or a creek! I threw them into my front yard, obviously. And, hey, it worked. Credit where credit is due, thankyouverymuch.
Because here it is some 20-odd years later and we're still the closest of friends (although I'll credit her ability to persist with me through attitude as much as I insisted with her through lack thereof). It's been many moons (as my mother would say) we've seen through all the elementary school recitations, icing fights, carwashes, choir rehearsals, beaded-button rings, goofie movies, catchphrases, college apps and acceptance, marriages, moves and, now, babies (she had just let me get all caught up and then there she goes, moving ahead again).
I've linked to Sarah and Travis' blog before, wherein they've chronicled the 2+ year journey of adoption, but now the process is complete, the family is together and Mia is home.
The absolute and undisputed highlight of the trip home for me was seeing my best friend and her wonderful husband become parents (you can see it, too, on their blog). We had two whole days to drop in and visit and share dinners (and Mia's first cereal) and laughs and hugs before Jacob and I got back on a plane. Praise God for this little family and that I got to see them all together! Below are a few shots of their arrival from Ethiopia with their darling baby girl.
After abandoning my husband and the car at an airport dropoff, I ran through the terminal and up an escalator - pushing people out of my way - to get my first glimpse of this baby. Isn't she gorgeous? 
With Travis' dad - proud grandfather!
Momma and baby getting used to being home.
Daddy and Mia, sharing dinnertime.
Cutest nursery EVER!
Aww! What a sweet post! It is so wonderful that you two have been friends for such a long time - through thick and thin. I know it was very special to Sarah that you were able to be at the airport when they arrived home. Hope to see you all soon!
ReplyDeleteI *love* it! I cannot, cannot wait for you to be home again. Mia was asking when she would see her Aunt Anne again...Ok, maybe she didn't say it, but I know she was thinking it ;)
ReplyDeleteLove and miss you both like crazy!
excuse me??!!! Did you say that since your wedding there has been a rumor that you get things done by being forceful? What about the 1st 26 years? I started that rumor. It is mine, mine, mine......mom
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