Glorious Curls in Cornrows!

Hey everyone - We made it to the hotel last night at about (11pm Ethiopia Time).  We enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast of Granola bars, and crackers with peanut butter).  Who needs turkey? 

Anyway, we got to see her this morning.  She reacted in exactly the same way as she did the first day we met.  She was stunned by our presence, and we were stunned by her.  Her curly black hair had gotten long enough to be braided.  She is adorable.  Her's are the most beautiful eyes I think I've ever seen.  Anyway, after about an hour or so she became inconsolable.  (it was nap time, but she didn't feel sleepy).  So as we tried to play with her, the nanny's came and tried to put her down to give her some space to collect herself while we got lunch. 

We went back this evening, and she was so much more attentive and playful!  We love her so much.  One thing I can say about Kiera...she's got rhythm.  She and I were banging our hands on the floor...she's a natural.  I think I'll start out by teaching her drums first and then maybe piano and after that she can start guitar. 

Love you all!  Thanks for the prayers!
Joel and Mandy (and Kiera)

*side comment by 'guest' poster...aka: Chris (friend, that is good friend to Mandy & Joel)

Oh!MY!Goodness!Gracious!
Is she not the most adorable baby girl you have ever seen??????
I mean, really!!!

Congratulations, Mandy & Joel!!!  :)