Rosemary

Bert's sister, Alison, and her husband, Stephen, recently adopted a precious little 6 year old from Uganda named Rosemary.  She's absolutely beautiful inside and out, and we're so thankful for her to now be a part of our family.  Alison has been in Uganda with Rosemary for a little over a month (Stephen was there for a little over a week, but then had to fly back to get back to work).  Yesterday, Alison and Rosemary were able to come home to NC, and a big group of us met them at the airport to welcome them home!!  

Here is a picture of the group....just excitedly watching the escalators for signs of Rosemary and Alison!:)  

I had a doctor's appointment that morning and we weren't able to leave Greenville until about 10am. Thankfully, we didn't hit any traffic, the girls were great car-riders, and we only had to stop once!!  We pulled into the parking lot about a minute or two after their plane landed! Yikes! We grabbed the girls out of their carseats and took off running for the terminal!! We were so close...we didn't want to miss seeing Rosemary for the first time!!  We actually made it in plenty of time as their plane taxied for quite awhile before letting any passengers off.  We were just thankful to be there and SO excited!:)  

Aidan, our nephew, made this sign to welcome them home!  So sweet!  

Aunt Carrie (who had flown in the day before from Los Angeles) showing Emily a few pictures on her iPad as they passed the time.  

Just after they came up the escalator Rosemary immediately spotted her Daddy.  You could see Rosemary trying to break free from Alison holding her hand so that she could run.  Alison let her go after just a minute and she took off running for her Daddy's arms.  It was one of the sweetest things E.V.E.R!  

Bert snapped the picture below just before Rosemary flew into Stephen's arms.  If you click on the picture to make it bigger you'll see a huge grin spread across her face!!

The Sandridge's were reunited at last!:)  

Rosemary giving Emily a hug for the first time.  They were instant friends!  

Sweet cousins!  

A welcome home sign and some of Alison and Stephen's friends made for Rosemary!  

After we relaxed at their house for a little bit we all headed to Mellow Mushroom for dinner!  

Hannah wanted to sit in the chair like a big girl!  Cutie!! 

After dinner Rosemary and Emily went to the "playground" (that's what Em was calling this cornhole set) to play before it was time for us to hit the road and head back down to Greenville.  As you can see in the picture below....Emily was following Rosemary around and copying everything she did.  They had fun!  

Rosemary, we are so so thankful to have you as a part of our family....we love being your Aunt Steph and Uncle Bert.  You are a precious gift from God!  You are loved, loved, loved, and we're praying for you as you adjust to this whole new world.