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Happy Hayes Family

Friday, March 28, 2008

Welcome Home, Uncle Ed, Auntie Robin, and Alex!


A really sweet sign that the neighbors from
across the street made to welcome home
Uncle Ed, Auntie Robin, and Alex


Waiting for the party to commence!


Watching a movie, waiting for the party to start...


"SURPRISE!!!"


Sister Hugs


The neighbors from across the street - they made
the nice sign, and let us hide cars in their driveway


Martina, Surprise Party Planner, Extrordinaire


Kelly


Nancy and Melanie


Dad, being a goofball, and Mom


Mom and Aunt Judy


Clara, Joel, and Annie


Dad and Keith


Pastor with Auntie Robin and Uncle Ed


Alex, Ryan, and One Cool Cake


Clara and Grandma Kay


Auntie Robin and Travis


Cousins and more squished on and around the couch...
If it wasn't for a very vocal Kelly, we wouldn't have
gotten Chris in the picture. Good job, Kelly!!!

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008, Uncle Ed, Auntie Robin, and Alex returned to United States' soil from their trip to Russia to make Alex's adoption complete. Once the plane landed on American soil, Alex became a US Citizen! All but one of their kids: Joel and his fiance Annie, Nancy, Clara, Kelly, Tyler, and Travis met them at the airport and brought them home. I'm sure it was a wonderful reunion! (Sarah is away at college in South Carolina.)

While the kids were busy picking up their parents, final preparations were being made on the home front for a welcome back surprise party. Martina Kilburn was instrumental in planning the party. She and I put our heads together and came up with a lasagna dinner idea. Martina, Grandma Kay, Aunt Nancy, and Robin Joyce all made lasagnas.

When the Fosters all arrived home, Grandma Kay was waiting for them in the kitchen - since she was supposed to be there. The kids had told their parents that someone had provided a meal for them, so it wouldn't be too suspicious that there was food waiting. We all hid in the living room jittery with excitement (ok maybe I was the only one jittery with excitement), until they made their way through the house and we could jump out and yell "surprise!"

It was a super fun evening. Pastor and Jeremy and Anouk came later in the evening. Pastor had us go around the room and share testimonies of our praise to God for various workings in the whole adoption process. God's hand was evident around every corner. Then we all held hands around the room(s) and Pastor led a prayer of praise to God.
posted by Robin Hayes, 6:31 AM

2 Comments:

What a blessed family! I've been following this adoption through your blog. . . and am so happy your new cousin is finally HOME Sweet HOME!

Love and Prayers, Kristin
commented by Anonymous Anonymous, 7:27 PM  
Praise the Lord! Your aunt and uncle are amazing people, and I'm so happy for the whole family.
commented by Blogger Ann-Marie, 8:33 AM  

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