Home Two Weeks

I'm not doing so great at keeping up with the blogging. Our first week home was hard. Not only were we all tired and up at all weird hours, but we were also dealing with Kaleb adjusting to a new setting (again). He doesn't do transitions that well. He acts up more and he likes to destroy and throw things when in new settings or when new people come around. He also has moments when he is so sweet and cuddly, thankfully! Kaleb was getting up between 3-4 am everyday and going to 8pm with only a short nap, yikes-that makes one tired mama. Also Jacob and Kaleb weren't napping at the same time. I was so thankful that I didn't have to cook dinner or clean up dishes at all that week. All the people that brought food were such a huge blessing to me!!
We are learning as we go what things we need to work on with Isaiah. He learned how to ride a bike in about one hour. He doesn't understand why we want him to look for cars when he is riding his bike. We also have had to remind him that we flush toilet paper in America, they don't do that in Ethiopia.
Our second week home was much better. Everyone's sleeping was on track this week!!! Jacob and Kaleb took a nap at the same time a few times this week, that made a big difference in my day too! I even got the dishes done a few days!! Isaiah started school and says he has a billion new friends already. He is eager to do his homework and so far he has learned things pretty quickly!
I know that we are far from being fine and completely adjusted, but I at least know God is giving me what I need to face each day. Thankful for God's grace when I am not enough. Our journey is just really beginning now as we are living life at home together.

Pictures from the Airport

We have tons of pictures from the airport, here a just a small portion of them. They are a little out of order, but I am just happy to get them on here, ha! Isaiah has such a sweet heart. He went around and hugged every single person. He was just in awe that so many people wanted to meet him. He fits in great with our family and acted like he has known everyone for a long time. He even had a few friends from Ethiopia there to greet him. Such a special day!!! Thank you to everyone that came out to meet the newest Mowen's!!!

We are Home!

This has taken me a whole week to post, but I am one tired mama right now. Kaleb has been waking up at 3 or 4am everyday, and he will NOT go back to sleep. I am hoping he gets over this jet lag really soon. Here is a picture of all of us together at the airport. It is so good to be home and starting life together.

Airport Party

We will be arriving in Peoria at 2pm on Saturday on Continental Airlines-CO 5911 from Chicago!!! Anyone is invited to come and welcome Kaleb and Isaiah HOME!!!! We will hang out at the airport for a little bit then head over to Monicals Pizza for some yummy food!! Isaiah especially can't wait to meet so many of you!!! See you soon!!!

We are Off!!!

We are about to head to the airport to start this 28 hour trek home. I am thankful for help with the kids, because a 1, 2, and 10 year old by myself wouldn't be too fun. Brads parents are here and ready to help! Prayers are so appreciated for the next 28 hours, especially for the little boys. I hope they sleep (lots) :) Isaiah is so excited but he is a little nervous too.

Swimming at the Sheraton Addis

The boys have had a blast swimming at the Sheraton! We have been a few times now and they are all getting better each time. Here are a few pictures from our fun swimming days: