It just so happens that Solomon's first Gotcha Day occurred this year while on our family vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Keeping with tradition, the day started with breakfast of Solomon's choice and a small gift that we purchased for him while in Ethiopia.
After essentially dragging both boys off the beach at the end of the day, we went on a Dolphin Cruise in the Gulf Coast to continue the celebration. And then headed to Grandma's for cake!
Can you tell we were just a little excited to celebrate Solomon being a part of our family? We reflected before bed on those first days home last year. Solomon admitted he was a little scared those first days home, mainly because he couldn't understand what we were saying. Wow - so much has changed. Over the past year his English has grown tremendously, he has learned to really like American food, he successfully completed the 2nd grade (and loved school), played on a "real" soccer team, learned how to play basketball and baseball, and has formed a healthy attachment to our family.
Praise God for how he has grown our family! Happy Adoption Day Solomon!!!
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| Does it get any better than Krispy Kreme's on the beach??!! |
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| He loved the Ethiopia bracelet. |
After essentially dragging both boys off the beach at the end of the day, we went on a Dolphin Cruise in the Gulf Coast to continue the celebration. And then headed to Grandma's for cake!
Can you tell we were just a little excited to celebrate Solomon being a part of our family? We reflected before bed on those first days home last year. Solomon admitted he was a little scared those first days home, mainly because he couldn't understand what we were saying. Wow - so much has changed. Over the past year his English has grown tremendously, he has learned to really like American food, he successfully completed the 2nd grade (and loved school), played on a "real" soccer team, learned how to play basketball and baseball, and has formed a healthy attachment to our family.
Praise God for how he has grown our family! Happy Adoption Day Solomon!!!
What an awesome life story. He is such a great little man, with such a beautiful smile. You all are very special people to have given him this wonderful life. Can't wait to get to really meet him. Hope Solomon, Joseph and the rest of the family are having a great vacation. Give the boys a big hug for me. God Bless you all and have a safe rip.
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