Sunday, June 14, 2009

An Incredible Weekend with Adoption Friends

We got home from visiting Signe and Lisa and had such an incredible time. I have met Lisa at camp last year and Signe and I know each other because our adopted boys were best friends at the orphanage. We spent Friday evening together and most of all Saturday. On Saturday it was Russ' Birthday. They both live in the same town and are about 6 hours away from us. The drive was so worth it. I have totally fallen in love with where they live and I just want to move there. I am serious. (Now I need to convince hubby). I miss them so much already. I haven't seen country living like that since I have left Germany. What I really liked is that everything you need is right there unless you are some person that so attached to the world and crave shopping malls. Everything is there within 5-10 min. of driving.

All of the kids played so well together. We probably had close to 20 kids playing? Of course I am probably now counting teenagers also. We all had so much catching up to do and it was so good talking about so much stuff and being with all of these amazing kids all at once.

I was also looking forward to meeting Marissa and her family but she couldn't make it. Hopefully next time.




I love this picture below. Look at Kevin, knocked out sleeping between all the kids. And his best buddy Soso sitting on him. For Kevin to say he doesn't think he want anymore kids that an understatement because kids are drawn to him. Hm, that okay, we will work on that.

Kevin has made a new friend. I think the feeling was mutual. They really like each other, really I wanted to put Soso in my suitcase and take him home.





8 comments:

Signe said...

Too cute! I'm so glad you remembered to take pictures, I brought my camera, but didn't take any.

You can borrow Soso anytime. He asked about Mr. Hill this morning, and wants to know when you are coming back. We will start looking for jobs for you if you want :)

Deanne said...

wow! Amira's eye looks great. The kids are all so beautiful. I want to live close to you too. Miss you, Deanne

Leslie said...

How fun! I wish we could have been there!

Lisa said...

Andrea, Looks like fun! Glad you got to get away and relax.
Lisa

Andrea said...

What fun! Great pics! ;o)

Matthew and Amanda said...

Looks like you guys had a great time. Amira's eye looks so much better. Isn't summer so great?

Amanda

Joy said...

That is so neat Andrea! I didn't realize you all lived that far - but I'm sure it was worth the drive. Those are great pictures and will be great memories for the kids.

Amy said...

Can I move there with you too? That looks like SO MUCH FUN!! :0) Amy