Friday, March 9, 2012

Dear America, It's Your Lucky Day...

Getting Ready.

It is early.













One man's flag is another man's microphone.

Oath.



Citizens.

Always one random stranger in our family photos. Must learn photoshop.

Celebrate.
The number one way we determine whether a restaurant is fancy enough to celebrate HUGE family moments-little jam jars. Check.
What happened when he heard they didn't have hot chocolate.




 Sure she asked to wear red, white, and blue.

Yes, she asked that her hair look like Dr.LaBootie's crown.

Doesn't change the fact that they will always remain...

Ethiopian.
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26 comments:

  1. scooping it upMarch 9, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    indeed. (to the last line.) darling outfits and Dr. Labootie hair.

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  2. NachamaMarch 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Bawling like a baby. It is indeed our nation's lucky day.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Gorgeous family. Congratulations, America!

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  4. Casa BicicletaMarch 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Wow. Wow, wow, wow. So cool.

    I'm surprised they let you take photos inside the Dept. of H. security. They're usually so tight a$$d about it.

    What a special day. Loved the outfits, loved the photos. Loved her hair. So regal. Your son is killer too. ;-)

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    1. JulieMarch 9, 2012 at 6:18 PM

      Funny you should mention this. We called to make sure we could bring a camera- the officer said yes. In the hallway as we were leaving, a security card yelled at me, asked for my ID, and gave us an overall hard time. Meazi burst into tears and later said, "I bet this is the part I remember about this day." Sure hope that isn't the truth.

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    2. Casa BicicletaMarch 10, 2012 at 2:49 PM

      Oh my gosh. The poor thing. The reason I mentioned it was because we had our swearing in ceremony in China and were not even allowed to bring cameras into the building, we had to leave them on the bus. I was wondering if things were different here in the States.

      Not so much, huh?

      You're lucky you have pics though. With time hopefully, she'll remember the guy yelling as a quirky story and less as a bad thing. :-) Isn't it amazing how important the swearing in is to us? So cornball I know, but I got all teary eyed and everything.

      Congratulations. X2

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  5. KMarch 9, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    congrats, America!

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  6. SueMarch 9, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    America smiled a little brighter when those two entered its borders.

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  7. KristinMarch 9, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    So cute! My dude likes to say to us, "I make you Ethiopian and you make me American." :)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Oh how I love this title. And the tears flowing down my cheeks. Hip, hip, hooray!

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  9. MegMarch 9, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your big day!

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  10. Sha Zam-March 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    THis got me all teary. Sincerest Congratulations!

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  11. ChristineMarch 9, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    this made me so emotional.

    Your children are so very beautiful.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    OMG, HUGE lump in my throat. So glad you had a wonderful day with your sweeties. I love the first pic of them with their flags together and the family pic with or without PhotoShop. Love to all of you!

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  13. Danni and TommyMarch 9, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Congrats! Thank you for sharing these incredible and huge moments. Love you guys.

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  14. BridgetMarch 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Love every single one of these photos. Truly.

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  15. los cazadoresMarch 10, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Yeeeeeees! Felicitaciones to your new U.S. citizens, great job parents!

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  16. KellyMarch 10, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    America's lucky day, indeed! And what a beautiful family photo you got there in all of your red, white, and blue fineness. (Photoshop can TOTALLY take care of the random stranger!)

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  17. SharonMarch 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Love this...to the very end.

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  18. AbbyMarch 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    The photo of Meazi holding the jam jars is really amazing. What a stunning Ethiopian beauty she is. Congratulations on a very cool milestone.

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  19. findingmagnoliaMarch 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    I knew I was feeling extra lucky yesterday, but couldn't put my finger on a reason--now I know why. Congrats to the new little citizens!

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  20. KMarch 11, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Congratulations! Inkwan des allachhu!

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  21. The Lost PlanetistaMarch 11, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I'm so down it the polka dots and seer sucker suit it's not even funny. Super fashionable Americans!

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  22. ClaudiaMarch 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I love everything about this - but my favourite part HAS to be the Dr Labootie hair!

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  23. JustynaMarch 12, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    Congratulations to You and America!!!

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  24. Waiting for Zufan!March 14, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Congratulations! Great pictures, so glad you got to document it all and made away OK with the camera! Yes, her hair is adorable (as is his, as always). Love it.

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