Meeting Littlest J

(Wednesday June 19)

Fourteen years ago, these two people were standing facing each other saying their wedding vows. They were young but so in love. If you had told them that 14 years to the day they would be meeting their third child across the world, I think they would have laughed at you. But here they are, on their wedding anniversary, meeting the child they spent years praying for. It couldn't have gone any better. 

He was shy and hesitate at first, but was a brave little person and rarely shed a tear. 

Momma's heart is happy

Big sister is so proud

And big brother is totally in love

(Thursday June 20)

Our first day together was sweet and quiet. We never got a full blown smile but there were definite moments of acceptance. Day two started much differently. He opened up and we spent the day playing. He is going to be so much fun when he gets home!

Already knows how to work his momma with those eyes :)

He let us dress him up

And we took turns holding him while he was sleeping...it was the only time he was still! 

We introduced him to the ipad and the fun, noisy games it holds

  (Friday June 21)

After a full day of fun, little man cried when we left. :( The bonding had begun and none of us were ready to say goodbye for even a night. We knew that this day would be full of happiness and heartache. We got to spend the morning with him but would have to say goodbye until our next trip around lunch. Trying to make the best of it, big brother and sister started the day out right with lots of laughter and fun. 

He loves bubbles!!

Being silly trying to get a family picture. Learning the timer on my camera caused lots of laughter and goofiness. 

But we finally got a few good ones to introduce the world to this new family of five

Good bye kisses from momma. My heart aches every time I look at these pictures but I know that this journey has a purpose and we will be reunited soon. 

After saying goodbye, we went to the courthouse, answered a few quick questions, and was told we officially had another son. I love him so and am counting the minutes until I can hold him again.