We gave you a few teaser pictures before. But here is a real album of our new family.

Meet Charis

Enjoy these pictures of our travels so far: Sarasota to Orlando, Orlando to St. Louis, St. Louis to Boston, Boston to Philly, Philly to London and, finally, London to Lusaka.

Zambia

In the Philly airport…ready to embark on our great adventure! Our friends, Luke and Kelly Larkin are also adopting and brought their three kids, Kate, Will and Hudson In the Philly airport…ready to embark on our great adventure! Our friends, Luke and Kelly Larkin are also adopting and brought their three kids, Kate, Will and Hudson	By the River Thames and the London Eye By the River Thames and the London Eye	Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Big Ben Big Ben	Westminister Abbey Westminister Abbey	The wedding viewing area set up across the street from Westminster Abbey. It was pretty funny stuff…this was Wednesday and people were already camping out with their tents for Friday’s wedding! The wedding viewing area set up across the street from Westminster Abbey. It was pretty funny stuff…this was Wednesday and people were already camping out with their tents for Friday’s wedding!
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey	Outside of Westminster Abbey. We couldn’t go in because this was only 2 days before the royal wedding. Outside of Westminster Abbey. We couldn’t go in because this was only 2 days before the royal wedding.	Inscription on the outside wall of the Westminster Abbey. Inscription on the outside wall of the Westminster Abbey.
This was quite a pilgrimage for Steve…his first visit to one of the key historic sites in reformed theology. The Westminster Confession of Faith was written here. This was quite a pilgrimage for Steve…his first visit to one of the key historic sites in reformed theology. The Westminster Confession of Faith was written here.	J checking out the map of London…Mommy’s son for sure! J checking out the map of London…Mommy’s son for sure!	Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace
J with the Harrod’s bear at the airport…yes, you could purchase this bear for only 1,600 British pounds! J with the Harrod’s bear at the airport…yes, you could purchase this bear for only 1,600 British pounds!	Our arrival in Lusaka! Our arrival in Lusaka!	The welcome to Zambia sign as we entered the airport building The welcome to Zambia sign as we entered the airport building
The welcoming sight of our driver and Pastor Zozi! The welcoming sight of our driver and Pastor Zozi!	In the mini-bus (we don’t all fit in a regular taxi!) In the mini-bus (we don’t all fit in a regular taxi!)	View from our mini bus View from our mini bus
Playground at the Baptist Mission compound Playground at the Baptist Mission compound	That is our apartment…literally right next to the playground…J’s dream place! That is our apartment…literally right next to the playground…J’s dream place!	The mini-bus The mini-bus
In front of House of Moses. We aren’t allowed to take any pictures inside, but this is the outside wall. In this picture is also Abby, a student at the University of Zambia and now a wonderful friend! In front of House of Moses. We aren’t allowed to take any pictures inside, but this is the outside wall. In this picture is also Abby, a student at the University of Zambia and now a wonderful friend!	Outside the elementary school at the Chowama compound where we attended church on Sunday Outside the elementary school at the Chowama compound where we attended church on Sunday	Steve teaching the Bible study, translated by Pastor Zozi Steve teaching the Bible study, translated by Pastor Zozi
Sunday school Sunday school	The classrooms at the school The classrooms at the school	Worshipping with the people of The Lord is Peace Church Worshipping with the people of The Lord is Peace Church
J enjoying his spaghetti. Quite the mess! J enjoying his spaghetti. Quite the mess!	Lounging on the couch in our living (and dining) room. Lounging on the couch in our living (and dining) room.	Sleeping under the mosquito nets Sleeping under the mosquito nets
Crosswalk over Addis Ababa and Great East roads by the Manda Hill Mall Crosswalk over Addis Ababa and Great East roads by the Manda Hill Mall	Traffic on Great East road Traffic on Great East road	Outside look at our little cottage at the Baptist Mission of Zambia Outside look at our little cottage at the Baptist Mission of Zambia
Mwauka Bwanji – Good Morning Mwauka Bwanji – Good Morning	See-saw See-saw	Luke and Kate Luke and Kate
Putting sprinkles on Daddy’s birthday cake Putting sprinkles on Daddy’s birthday cake	Happy Birthday Steve Happy Birthday Steve	Big J eating cake with Daddy and MomMom Big J eating cake with Daddy and MomMom
We love you, Larkins! We love you, Larkins!	Love Will’s tongue! Love Will’s tongue!	Our family – before Charis Our family – before Charis
Riding the giraffe Riding the giraffe	playing the drums playing the drums	Yup, that tomato will do Yup, that tomato will do
Shopping carts just his size Shopping carts just his size

Sept 2010 – March 201186 pictures

So, we’ve been a little busy the past several months, but here are finally some pictures!  Enjoy them as we wait patiently for our documents to arrive at the Department of Social Welfare in Zambia.  Thanks for your prayers for our family as we begin to make preparations for this big transition!

With MomMom and PopPop in town, we celebrated Big J’s 2nd birthday a little early.

Well, we are officially Floridians…again:) Our beach trips (well, at least for J and I) are averaging about twice a week, so we’re having tons of fun. It is great to not be working and concentrate instead on raising J and building meaningful relationships with families in the area.

I just added some new pics to our Summer 2010 album, so be sure to check them out. Have a great day!