Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Photos!

Here are the pictures from today. The first couple are before our embassy appt (taken at 6:30am) Then some by the pool and the first taste of baby food from a jar. (messy but fun!!) And then trying to hold Samuel the way the foster mom did (but I had trouble with figuring out- Ruth can you help me??)




















13 comments:

Mindy said...

I am similing silly and nearly speechless with joy for the three of you. What beautiful images! Thank you so much for sharing these with us. Counting the days til you come home! Love to you, Mindy

Anonymous said...

The four of us are screaming with joy! This has been a long road. It's time to celebrate. We can't wait to meet Samuel. Love you all, John, Julia, Madison & Petra

Anonymous said...

You're doing great!! We are enjoying your pictures. Try not to worry about the "sleeping in you bed" thing now. He feels safe and secure between both of you. He is learning your unique smells and listening to your breathe and your hearts beats. Just try to think of it as another bonding opportunity for all of you. When you get back home and more settled, the transition to the crib will hopefully be easier. God bless all of you!

Anonymous said...

He's beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I've been keeping track of you all here on your blog. I'm so excited & happy for you all that Samuel is finally in your arms forever!! It is such a long long road, but very much worth it!! Praying his transition to the family and your transition to being Mom & Dad goes smoothly! :D ~Sara from the BB~

Anonymous said...

He is a beautiful child. He will be so loved. You have all been on my mind constantly since Saturday. In the photos from yesterday you all looked happy but so tired. Today you are all beaming. He will adjust to his new home and his own bed, no worries.
Love to all,
Aunt Sue

Anonymous said...

Hooray!!! Welcome to the family Samuel! Much love awaits! We are all soo soo happy for you! He is just gorgeous!
Love, Leslie

Anonymous said...

I had tears in my eyes as I read your latests posts. I can't imagine the joy you are feeling. And, oh my word, He is so beautiful. Rejoicing with you
Holli & Ricardo
P.S. I just looked at the time and realized that in just minutes you will be meeting with our little Lydia.
Holli

Anonymous said...

Congrats guys! The pictures are wonderful, and the blog entries have been such a treat. Thanks for letting us virtually join you in this time! So happy to see the family together there. Our love to your whole clan - Jonathan, Meredith, and Grace.

Anonymous said...

Rob & Melanie,
I've been out of the loop for a while and just got an email with your blog today, what a WONDERFUL surprise to hear you're exiting news! I have been praying for this for so long, I can't think of anyone who would be better parents. I am so excited for you two! God Bless, Stephanie Favre

Mike said...

oh my! what a joy this is! annie, matthew, and i send our congrats! can't wait to have all you back in seattle!

Elise said...

It's truly great to be watching your first days as Samuel's official parents! I'm so excited and can't wait till you get here! Much love to all three of you!
Elise

Unknown said...

he really could not be more beautiful. And you two are radiant--wow. I can only imagine what this must feel like. Thank you so much for including us all this way!

Love, Hanna