We've had some good visits. Wow 2 hours, twice a day can be a hard adjustment for both parties. We're doing our best to come up with simple ways to play and bond while not overstimulating him. He is used to a very strick routine and people speaking Kazakh so we are strange to him. (I know many of you will agree with that statement!)
He is so cute - smiling all the time. Today when we got there the caregiver was holding his hands helping him walk to the door - when he saw me he started grinning and giggling! That was awesome!
Finally what you've been patiently waiting for!
Steve &
Hi Steve and Julie! I'm an adoptive mom in Arlington, Virginia and have been following your blog. Congratulations! Your son is gorgeous and I'm so glad you finally found him. I'm looking forward to reading about you bringing him home!
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Mom to Mieke (Semey '08)
Congratulations!!! He is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!!!! He looks like a happy baby =)
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteShannon in Colorado
HE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome and smiley little guy! Enjoy getting to know eachother!!
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=) Such a cute little guy!
ReplyDeleteAlready starting to walk a little too!
He'll be my new best friend if he loves to smile so much. So excited!
Praise the Lord.
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute!
Yay! So happy for you guys! (And Julie, I just sent you an email about that contact we were discussing on Facebook, so check that out!)
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Awesome news and pictures! Thanks for the updates and comments. We are very happy for you both of you - he is adorable. Best of luck with the rest of the adoption process and Godspeed.
We Love Him!!!!
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congratulations!! He's so adorable!! and happy! I would love to know what toys you brought with you and what you feel is necessary or not. More photos please!! ;-)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy boy (and mommy):) Enjoy getting to know your new son.
ReplyDeleteAllison
He is precious. I'm so glad things are working out for you!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful!! You guys look like a perfect match. We are so happy things are working out!!!!
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Julie and Steve...he is so adorable! Look at that huge, happy grin with mommy! Enjoy these very special days :-)
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Julie,
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful, I am so happy for you.
What a cutie! We are so excited for you and cannot wait to meet the little guy! Jay, Rachel and Cole
ReplyDeleteYeah! What a cutie, thanks for posting the picture! Re: the 2, 2-hour visitations - yes they can drag by (at least I thought so!!) Bubbles were a favorite with Lera, and a balloon - blowing it then letting her release the air. Are you at Botakoz? Happy to see you are well underway with your visitation days...at long last. - Alison in Cincinnati
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ReplyDeleteHad to wait for everyone to see your little guy before posting-the oohs and ahhs of future cousins was LOUD:) Sending you continued blessings for a safe and wonderful journey
Fred, Becky , Maria David Jackie and Mitch
Julie and Steve -
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy you and your new son finally found each other. He is so cute and both your sons have such great big beautiful grins! D will be so happy to have a buddy to play with. We will continue to pray that the rest of the process goes quickly and smoothly.
Love, Lori, Tim, Morgan and Brady
What a beautiful picture of a happy baby and a radiant mommy. Enjoy this time together!
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Wow!!! Julie he is so sweet. You guys most be feeling so incredibly blessed right now. We are soooo proud for you both. He looks so happy in your arms. What a great Mama you are. :) So, what's the next step?
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Ali and Chris
We'll try this again - my last comment never posted.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable!!! We are so excited for you guys. Glad things are working out. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to more pictures (we check your blog several times a day!). Cannot wait to see you guys and D and finally meet your new addition. Take care. One day at a time.
Kellie, Kevin, Megan and Ashley