Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Introducing Our Sons!

We passed court and are now the proud parents of two wonderful boys!


We'll be returning to Ethiopia in less than a month for our appointment at the U.S. Embassy to get the boys' visas and will bring them home in early September!

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of our dear family and friends who have supported us through this amazing adoption journey. We're especially grateful for the support we've found right here in the blog world from other adoptive families. Somehow, it feels like we've been "in the trenches" together, and the friendships that have formed along the way are true treasures. Thank you!

29 comments:

J said...

Oh my heart is all smushy. They're gorgeous, and I'm SO HAPPY for you all. (I typed both, then had to fix it to all)

Congratulations on finding your boys! I can't wait until you're all home where you belong.

Shanna said...

Love the video and can't wait to meet these handsome boys. May your family continue to be showered with abundant blessings. Praying for safe travels and a quick turnaround for the embassy appointment.
Happy Birthday, Tracy!!!

Debi Jenkins said...

Congratulations! What BEAUTIFUL boys you have. God is good.

Ana L. said...

Amazing! Thank you for sharing pictures of your boys with us. This is beautiful!!

Liz said...

They are truly amazing & adorable & words cannot express how truly happy I am for you today! Such an amazing video. I will continue to pray that this month goes by quickly for you so that you can bring them home finally!

Cari said...

What wonderful news!

I have such warm fuzzies for y'all!

Congrats!

XO
cari

Melanie Pylant said...

What a beautiful video!!! And even more beautiful boys. Congratulations on passing court and officially becoming a family. I know you couldn't imagine a better birthday present, Tracy! I'm so giddy for you all right now!

Brenda said...

Pure Joy!!!! They are just precious:). Huge Congrats!!!

Brenda

heather said...

yippppppppeeeeeeeee!
so so so very happy for the FOUR of you! beautiful boys. congratulations!

Sharon said...

WOW, WOW, WOW - SO EXCITED!!!!!

Ginny said...

CONGRATS! They are beautiful! I'm so thrilled for you. I know it will be hard to leave them for a month (I can't imagine) but knowing you'll be bringing them home forever in just a month is such an awesome thing!!!! What a beautiful family you'll be!

Court said...

What a great birthday gift! A day you will NEVER forget! Congratulations on the wonderful news that they are YOURS :) Praying that the rest of your trip goes smoothly and that everything else that needs to be done/taken care of will go smoothly to bring your boys home.

FGM said...

What a FABULOUS birthday present! Whoohoo! Thinking of you and Brian as you prepare for the homecoming of Jeremy and Zachary...love their names and their significance...Safe travels xxoo me

Cindy said...

They are beautiful! Congratulations!

Shannon Plumb said...

PRECIOUS! Congratulations! So happy for you guys! You are officially a family!!!!:)

Jenn Costillo said...

Absolutely amazing, Friends! Many congratulations :-) Of course, I totally cried watching the video. I'm sure you must be absolutely ecstatic. Much love to you all, Jenn

canknitian said...

I'm so happy for you! The boys are beautiful.

Jessy Robinson said...

God has been GOOD to you and the boys are very blessed to have you as parents. Congratulations Tracy and Brian to the best thing ever!

Laura said...

Congrats!! What beautiful boys..so happy for your family.

Jill said...

Gorgeous! What a blessing. Congratulations on your sons!

lisa said...

Great video. Can't wait to mee them in Houston!

Anonymous said...

Rejoicing with you both! What precious boys, what a gift from the Lord that is so magnificent I can't find words!

love to you,
Melissa & Mark

will + adri said...

God is good! So happy for you guys and your gorgeous family! My heart is over flowing with happiness for you all!

The Busters said...

Of course you know how CRAZY THRILLED I am for you guys!!!! Your boys are truly precious and now they are officially part of the family! I wish I could have been there to see your first moments with them. Can you believe we have finally reached this point in the process?! We are MOMS!!!! Oh, I am so grateful for this process and our new friendship! Thanking God for you today. XOXOXO

Anonymous said...

Cryin' like a baby, here!!!

Speechless with joy!

Oh, they couldn't be more beautiful!!

--Hard to type...Prayed for you in the middle of the night (weee hours of the morning EST) the morning you were in court, and SO THANKFUL for our Lord's grace and abundant provision.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!

Congrats, "Mama and Daddy".

Carol in Dallas

Missy said...

I got an email about y'all from a friend of a friend - I am SO thrilled for you!!! can't wait for you to get those gorgeous boys H O M E!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh how wonderful!!! They are adorable. I am so happy for you. I have another friend who was just blessed through adoption and it makes me so happy that such wonderful people like yourselves are having your dreams come true. The boys will be very blessed with you as parents.

Aliaschick said...

They are the cutest!!!! I love them already. Can't wait to meet them. Love you guys! So happy for you!

Lexi

Karen (formerly kcinnova) said...

Rejoicing with you, with tears in my eyes!