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As of January 2009 we became a family of six as we brought home our 2 (deaf) Ethiopian sons! January 2010 our 3rd daughter was born and now we are a family of 7! What a blessing! Jillian is a freelance American Sign Language(ASL) Interpreter but primarily a stay-at-home mom. Ashley is a Combat Engineer for the Marine Corps. This is a little of our journey!

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Happy Birthday Etude!

His birthday party with family and friends is next weekend, however his new classmates have embraced him in such a loving and compassionate way that we are doing a mini celebration at school today!

Etude is either 12 or 13 years old, we don't know for sure, however because of contact we have had in the past with his birth family, we believe he is turning 12. So 12 it is, just like that. *smile*

He has been home with us 32 months, and in the process taught us so much. He is gentle, loving, and playful with younger children. He is obsessed with super heroes, Legos, Lincoln Logs and cars. He has grown emotionally, physically, and academically by leaps and bounds in the last almost 5 months. Doing things, we once thought would be impossible for him. It is amazing to see! I also believe he will be much taller than both Ashley and I, he mentions it often, he is excited at the possibility!

Happy Birthday Etude! We are so very proud of how you are growing and maturing!






7 comments:

Tracey's Life said...

Happy Birthday Etude!!!! I am happy for you on this very special day!

Rosie Molinary said...

Oh, that sweet boy. This post and these pictures moved me to tears. Please tell him that he is loved and celebrated from us!

Jennifer said...

i just LOVE Etude! Happy, happy birthday, beautiful boy! Such a sweet, gentle soul.

Carey said...

Happy birthday!! And looking so much older all of a sudden! Growing so fast. Have a wonderful day!

The Lord Builds this House said...

Very handsome young man! I know you are so proud of him! Happy Birthday! I'm sooooooo happy to see him flourishing! I pray it never ends & the world is his ceiling! "With God, ALL things are possible" Love you all!

Crayl said...

Happy b-day Etude. Same birthday as my son, now 11, and same likes! Legos and super heroes top the list!

Hilltrain said...

Wow! He's growing up! Happy Birthday! :)