At the airport

Feeding Almaz for the first time. She eats a lot!

Almaze Zenebe in her home in Asela.

At the Goodbye Ceremony on Weds afternoon.

At the Sheraton on Friday morning.

Bathing Almaz for the first time.
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There is an internet cafe here in the Bolle airport with internet service slower than dial-up!

Almaz is a delight! She is so easy and content. She slept through the night the past two nights and takes two nice long naps. When she is awake she is smiley and has a deep laugh when she is being tickled. The only time she cries is when you put her down. She gives a big pouty lower lip as her warning sign and if either Grant or I don't pick her up right away she starts howling. I have a feeling she's going to be stuck on me the next few months!! Almaz is very close to crawling and can definitely get herself from point A to point B. We'll have to protect the house sooner then we thought!

Grant, Almaz and I spent the morning and early afternoon at the Sheraton Hotel. We both got massages while the other watched Almaz. Almaz took a nice long nap by the pool in the sun. The spa area is beautiful so we both brought our toiletries to take hot showers with lots of pressure (it was SO NICE!). We had a great morning. We spent the afternoon hanging out at the Guest House and packing. We really have had an incredible week and have enjoyed getting to know the other families.

See you all soon! We're excited for you to meet baby Almaz.

Anna