Emma Nichole Asnakech Klein
The news is still trickling out, but we’ve been matched with our little girl in Ethiopia, after starting the process back in October 2008!
Emma Nichole Asnakech Klein (her Ethiopian name is pronounced AS-NA-KESH) was born on April 18 of this year, and her birth mother gave her the Ethiopian name, which means “no one is like her”. 
She is currently at the Holt International Care Center in Durame, and we expect to travel to Addis Ababa in two to four months to bring her home, depending on the legal process and visas, etc.
We do have a photo of her, but the rules don’t allow us to post it publicly for security reasons, until the adoption is finalized in the United States. Can’t wait to share those with you all!
UPDATE 1:52PM: I should add that Spencer spent the first half hour kissing Mommy’s computer screen, and telling me about Baby Sister Emma coming home.
Congratulations! This is awesome news and I’m so excited for your family!
Thanks!
Amazing news! Very happy for your family. I’ve thought about adopting someday from China and have always wondered how long the process takes. Patience is hard when you’re waiting for a baby that’s already here!
China is a bit longer…it can be 2 to 2.5 years. That’s one of the reasons — as well as age of the baby — that pushed us to Ethiopia.
But China is such a wonderful country. There is a lot of need there and you would not look back, I’ll guarantee it!
I am one VERY happy Grammie!
WOW!! Congratulations! We can’t wait to meet her!!
Love you all, Aunt Liz and Uncle Bret
Thanks! We can’t wait either
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Grandma again——That is number 6.
Will make a trip to northern Ca shortly
after arrival. Hugs for everyone.
LOTS OF Love
Grandma Ruthie
Best news I’ve heard all day! Can’t wait to see you, Grandma….
Congratulations to your family. This is a wonderful thing!
thx!