Last Blog from Ethiopia

Yesterday we spent the day at the museum where "Lucy, the first human remains, is displayed. Kind of creepy. No, REALLY creepy. We were able to shop quite a bit and take many more pictures. Ava is such a sweetie. She cries to go to sleep now...fighting it like every other baby I know. But she is saying "da-da" and many, many of her own words. She still sleeps all night, 11-13 hours! That's my girl! She wakes up, stands up in the pack-n-play, and starts talking to us. We've had to keep her off of the floor, so I can't wait to turn her loose at the house. She wants to explore so bad. Kennady, Landon, and Carson, I've been talking to her about you so that maybe she'll recognize your names when I say them. Hide your toys...she'll eat them! :)

Gary is upstairs right now trying to pack the suitcases with all of the souvenirs I bought. It's a lot like garage saling, except much more aggressive. I was intimidated at first, but I got over that and got some DEALS. I knew this might be the last time in Ethiopia (hopefully not), so I wanted to get several things for Ava from her country. Gary is going out with Fitsum today to get more antacids (we've given several to new arrivals at the guesthome), some fresh coffee to bring home, and possibly a suitcase! :) I get my one-hour massage today...on the house. Right now it is 9:30 a.m. and Ava and I are staying her all day while Gary goes out. I've been sick to my stomach since dinner last night. We have to be at the airport by 10:00 pm tonight. We are set to return Tuesday, 7:45 your time!!!

Can't wait to come home! Loved the adventure, but ready to see my babies!
Mom/Tammy