
This picture was taken in the orphanage compound shortly after Mom and Dad arrived. When they got out of their van to meet the children they were met with a chorus of "we love you Mum an Daad." Mom and Dad soon learned this was the extent of the children's English except for Rahel the oldest who knew a few more words and phrases.

Touring around Addis Ababa while waiting for travel visas.

Rahel/Celeste is the oldest, (at the top.) Jeruse/Grace is the second oldest, (on the right.) Ededeya/Samuel is the youngest, ( located on the bottom left.) Mintesenot/Alexander is the third oldest,(bottom center.)