Adoption Photo: Zoelie and Azalea, 2 and 18 months, U.S. and Ethiopia

Adoptive Families 2011 Cover Contest: Finalist

Zoelie and Azalea (2 and 18 months, U.S. and Ethiopia), daughters of Mark and Sophie Williams, Portland, Oregon

PHOTOGRAPHER: Sophie Williams

“We decided to take the girls to Hawaii for a vacation before their brother was born. On the deck, Zoelie and Azalea were having breakfast, talking and talking. They were probably feeding each other Cheerios. Each girl always wants to take care of the other one. They adore each other. Every night, they have to kiss and hug each other before bedtime, and every morning when they wake up, they ask for each other. It is amazing to witness this bond.” -SOPHIE