9.23.2008

MeleKame Lidete Gabre!!!!!

Happy Birthday Gabre!

I cannot believe our baby is 1 today. She is truly a little miracle to us. Today we honor her, her birth mother and her birth country.

Gabre,

Today is your First Birthday and 142 days since you have been in our arms. You are our greatest joy. We love the sound of your giggle. We love the way you pose for pictures. We love the way you fake cough. We love that you greet us with a big smile every morning. We love that your first word was "Dog" or really "Daw". We love how you reach your hand out to greet all new people. We love that you have a loud voice and us it, a lot. We love that you like a good meal or really any meal. We love the sad look on your face when we have to tell you "No No". We love that you perfectly fit in our arms from the moment you were handed to us. We love your tiny feet. We love your curls. We love your beautiful eyes. We love You!

Daddy and Mommy




14 comments:

Elisabeth said...

awwwww - happy birthday!! What beautiful pictures of Gabre! Enjoy this time!

ellen

The Andersons said...

Happy Birthday to Gabre!

I wanted to say hello. We are adopting through IAN too. I have enjoyed reading your blog.

Kerry

Jillienne said...

Happy 1st Birthday Gabre!

Her pictures are absolutley adorable!

Jillienne

Annie said...

just beautiful...the letter and the photos.

Happy Birthday, Gabre!!

Cheri said...

Beautiful pictures and an amazing letter from Mommy and Daddy. God is so amazing. Cheri

Shawn said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABRE!!! I miss you and can't wait to see you again next weekend.

Your forever sister and BFF,
Lidya

Nikki said...

Oh my gosh- what gorgeous pictures!!! Happy birthday Gabre!

Nikki
www.ethiopia2009-adana.blogspot.com

Evelyn said...

What a beautiful girl!

Happy Birthday!

Amber said...

Happy Birthday baby Gabre!

I love the tu tu. Every little girl should have one. So cute!

Tara said...

Happy birthday sweet girl!!! Her and Malak are almost twins- his birthday is next week on Oct. 1st.

I am sorry to say that I do not have any more of the cuff you were looking at! :( I have one in the same material but instead of the little flowery cut outs it just has little holes. I am about to post some new cuffs though and there are some cuties- you might check them out. :) Let me know if you would like to see a picture of the one with little holes on it!

los cazadores said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Gabre! Gorgeous pictures!!!

Cindy

Steph and Evan Griffith said...

Leah,
Your letter to Gabre was so beautiful; it brought me to tears.

Happy Birthday Gabre!!

Steph

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday Gabre! Indeed a celebration to enjoy!
Love,
David and Lisa,
Brandon, Evan and Tigist

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday lil Cousin!!
Leah, you're beautiful and I'm so proud of your family!! Love that you keep us informed through your blog!! (I finally found you)