Hodson's Colombian Adoption Journey

This blog will document our journey in beginning our family through a Parent-Initiated Adoption from ICBF in Colombia. We will mark the stages and key events along the way as well as blog frequently from Colombia after we receive the call of our lives.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Settling in at Home

We have been home for a couple of weeks now and are trying to settle into our rutine as best as we can. We had a beautiful family gathering on the first Saturday that we were home and although we were very run down and I was actually sick by then, it was so nice to have both of our entire families here with Gabriela. She actually seemed to recognize the faces of much of her family from the photos that she looked at every day while we were in Bogota and also the voices of her Abuelas from the telephone as well.

This past Saturday we had a big "Welcome Home" party for Gabriela at Tia Maria's house and Gabriela enjoyed being the star of the show and all the wonderful and generous gifts she has been given by everyone. Our old friend Mary came all the way from Rhode Island and our great friends Amie, Justin, & their son Spencer drove all the way from Kentucky for the party! She has received so much love from everyone and we appreciate all of the support and love we have been given as well.

We hope you enjoy a few of the pictures from this magical homecoming and we will try our best to continue to post reguarly with updates in the life of Gabriela Sophia.




On our way Home!!!!




In the airport with my two Abuelas!



I'm so happy with my Tio Jim!



So much fun with my two Abuelos!



I finally have my own highchair and boy am I having fun eating!

2 Comments:

  • At 1:42 AM, November 14, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    She is so cute! And looks so happy! How wonderful.
    Best wishes,
    Anna

     
  • At 10:32 AM, November 14, 2006, Blogger Miss Shy said…

    I'm so happy I was able to be there for the welcome home party, even if it was only for a brief moment. It was wonderful seeing you all again and I promise I'll come out to visit soon. I can't get her precious smile out of my head :)

     

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