Tuesday, March 9, 2010

1st Anniversary Party

Last night we had a party to celebrate the girls' 1 year anniversary with us. We had several families from our adoption support group come as well as good friends and Grandpa & Grandpa Kinnell. Some of our friends from Northern KY brought injera and I made 2 traditional Ethiopian dishes to share with everyone. The biggest compliment for me came from the older kids from Ethiopia who told me my Ethiopian food was good. Chloe didn't like my Mesir Wat (Lentil dish), but the night was a success overall. Now if I could get the smell of Ethiopian food out of my kitchen. =)

We got a bit creative with the cupcakes. Matt drew the star and I did the rest. They represent the Ethiopian flag.

Christine, Stefany, and Jordan

The happiest boy ever-Jacob

Gabriel & Faith

Coloring pictures of life in Ethiopia and the Ethiopian flag

Grandpa Dan with his new best friend John

Our China club-Phoebe & Faith

Sera making a new friend in Aaron

Chloe chillin' after her long night of partying


The whole gang

Children in this picture where born in the US, Ethiopia, Taiwan, Russia, China and Albania. Love it!

3 comments:

jen said...

Looks so fun. Wish we could have been there with you.

Anonymous said...

wow, you did have a big party!
love the cupcakes!
kel

Jeff and Leslie said...

Congratulations on the first year milestone! Looks like a good time for sure.