Adopted!

I'm so pleased and honored to introduce our daughter, Meryn Helena Preedy!



She was adopted and became a part of our family on December 30th, 2011, after a court hearing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 



We are praying for a quick processing of paperwork in the coming days and weeks and for visa clearance from the US Embassy at the earliest possible moment, so she can leave Ethiopia and join us in our home.  






More about our trip in the coming days, but for now, I wanted to share these few pictures!  We are ALL so excited and love her to pieces! 



Comments

  1. Nick & Meg SmithJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Ah! I'm am elated for you, Meg! What great joy!

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  2. TeddyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    What a beautiful family! Praying you get everything processed and approved to bring her home!

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  3. Rachel R.January 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Awesome! I love these pictures!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I'm so excited for all of y'all love the pictures and praying for fast paperwork!
    Pam

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  5. AutumnJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    She's so cute! I'm so glad it all worked out well!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    So excited for you guys! Praying for everything to finalize QUICKLY! Beautiful family of 6!!! Summer

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  7. kskleinJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    What great pictures! Congratulations! She's precious!

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  8. Amanda SeibertJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    YAY!!!!!!! thanks for sharing your excitement with all of us & including us in your journey!

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  9. Ben and BrandyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Happy Happy Congratulations!! Such a beautiful family! May the processing be swift and your trip home safe.

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  10. Amy FitzGeraldJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Congratulations:) So very happy for your family!

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  11. CarrieJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    WAHOO! I love these pictures. So glad the other kiddos did ok. Hopefully everything else will be smooth. You are almost there!

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