Friday, September 19, 2008

Introducing....

Ruby Fendisha TenHaken!! We are home safe and sound. The flights went amazingly well; Ruby slept most of the time which was such a blessing. We are going to crash soon, but I wanted to quick post a picture or two of her. By the way, we decided to keep her Ethiopian name as her middle name. We weren't planning on this, but we called her that all week in Ethiopia and we got to attached to the name to get rid of it. We also like that it reminds her of her heritage.

Here she is... the first couple are of the first time we met her so she is still in the hospital.





25 comments:

HollyMarie said...

She is oh so beautiful!!! I especially love the last picture of her. I'm so glad the flights went well for you guys and that you are home safe and sound. Sleep well my friend! :)

TheWaldFamily said...

Kelli!! She's so adorable!! I love the picture of her with her giant adorable eyes!

KimC said...

She is absolutely beautiful. She has the most beautiful eyes. I am so glad that you finally got her home. We can't wait to hear more when you are all rested.

The Rietemas said...

CONGRATULATIONS to the Mommy & Daddy!! Those eyes are enough to melt my heart! I'm so happy the trip went well! We can't wait to meet her and we love the name!
-Kate & Tony

Demarie said...

Welcome Home! She is so beautiful, Kelli, and she looks so alert and much healthier in the last picture! Praying for you as you adjust to a new life.

Theresa said...

What a sweet little piece of heaven you have there. When I look at all of the children coming home, it's like looking at little pieces of God in the world... She is so beautiful! May God bless your paths!

Stephanie said...

She is adorable! It's so good to see you guys holding her! What a blessing!

Unknown said...

Those pictures are adorable. It is so nice seeing Ruby who we have been praying for since Amber started school last year. What a journey you have been on. God bless all of you.

Lori said...

Welcome home!! She is so cute, and so tiny. I am glad that everything went well and that you finally have your little girl home.

De Haans said...

SOOOOOOO Cute!!

Nina_VK said...

Mom and Dad, she is ADORABLE!! What a blessing she is and that the flight went so well! I hope you guys get the rest you need!
{Hugs}

Matt and Andrea said...

No Way!! Your daughter is beautiful. How can you not kiss her chubby cheeks all the time!
SO glad you are safe and home!

Anonymous said...

awe! she is ADORABLE!
i can't wait to meet her!!! :)
i love those HUGE eyes...i am SO happy for you! what a cutie!

pnpyle said...

Awesome pictures! Congratulations! So glad you are home safely too.

Dustin and Jenny said...

So amazing! She is a very blessed girl and I'm sure the both of you will be incredibly blessed by her!This long journey has definitely been worth it!

Carma said...

Congratulations! She is adorable!! May God bless your family!

melinda said...

She is very very cute.. Just love those big eyes...


Melinda Hine

SGT Sunshine said...

As everyone has already said...She is gorgeous! Congratulations! Her eyes are so striking. =) Enjoy every moment together!

Margaret and Cordel said...

She is so beautiful! Congratulations! I am so glad to hear that your travels went well and that you all are doing well!! Many blessings to you and to your little Ruby!

Denise Bryant said...

Welcome home! Ruby is SO cute and so very tiny! I'm very glad your flights home went well. Enjoy settling in as a family of 3... for a few months at least!

Jessica Perberg said...

She is so gorgeous! Glad to hear your flight went well, Welcome Home!

Jack and Cindy Ippel said...

Wow! We praise God with you. We are so happy for you, that all went well. We will pray for a good adjustment for all of you! Blessings! Jack and Cindy

atHisrighthand said...

Oh wow, she is beautiful! Congratulations! How wonderful!
Elise

Kyle Jon and Katie Sue said...

What a beautiful addition to your rapidly growing family. :) We are praying that the adjustment to parenthood is going well and that Ruby continues to grow healthy and strong. We wish we were closer so we could meet her sooner rather than later. Love you and miss you all! -The Van Arendonks

Bev Schreur said...

Tnx for taking the time to post the photos, even when you guys were so tired.. Ruby is so precious.. Her eyes melted my heart, as I'm sure she will ALL who see her.. She is beautiful !! Congratulations on your new baby girl.. Praise Jesus for her life..
TTFN L & P bb