Sunday, November 4, 2007

What a Weekend!

The phone was ringing off the hook with family and friends getting wind of the news. We're so grateful for the support everyone has shown us. Just know that for those of you who promised babysitting on our occasional "date night" -- we WILL take you up on the offer! Heh. In return, as promised, is a picture of BRANDON, the newest member of our family.

We received more details about him yesterday:


- He is 16 months old and is currently at the Beijing Children's Welfare Institute


- He is outgoing, active, smiles alot, doesn't mind sharing toys (whew!) and loves listening to music


- He can pull himself up onto the railing of his crib, and can walk into every room pushing the walker


- He loves to eat (yessss!!!!!), especially noodles, veggies, rice, and sweets.


The coordinator from our Agency informed us that we may be traveling with a group of 5 or 6 families. We don't know when that will be quite yet, but I'm hoping that we'll be back from China before the end of the year. I guess we'll just have to hope for a speedy Travel Authorization so we can book those plane tickets!

28 comments:

geminirn said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!HE IS ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!

Courtney said...

He is such a cutie!!! Congrats! I'm so thrilled for you!

Allie, Katie and Harper's Mom said...

What a beautiful boy!!!! Congrats
To your family!!!! I remember a few
Months ago, the rush of referral day. It was the best day of my life!!!

Wishing Your Family All The Best!!!


Sindy ( Allie's Mama)

Mary said...

Awww!!! He is absolutely precious! It's wonderful to see you all happy about a boy referral!

Congratulations!

Mary
(OneBlessedFamily on RQ)
www.oneblessedfamily.com

Christi and Abbey said...

He has such big eyes! He's going to love having a mommy and daddy. Congratulations to you all.

Josie said...

Wow! I'm so glad to hear the great news! Congratulations to you both, Gene and Rick. I can't wait to meet your little bambino :-)
-josie

Cherith said...

He is a CUTIE PIE!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

As another mom of a beautiful Chinese son I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! He is precious! May your time fly by as you wait to travel.

Anonymous said...

Another soon-to-be Mom of a Chinese son here. I saw your blog on RQ and had to post! Brandon is GORGEOUS. I hope he'll be in your arms soon. And how cool to be able to spend some extra time in Beijing! Congratulations to your family!
Marcy

OziMum said...

Brandon is a handsome little fella! Congratulations!

May the time fly, til you have him in your arms!
Love Lee-Anne
Australia

Anonymous said...

He is soo cute! Congratulations

Monica in Sweden

Bob and Tricia said...

You son is absolutely perfect! Congratulations on this happy day for your family!

Unknown said...

What a handsome boy. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited for you two and for the new baby! Congratulations and I can't wait to get to meet the little one!

-Seema

Mutha Mae said...

He is adorable! Congrats!!

Kayce said...

Congratulations!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your beautiful son! I found your site on Rumor Queen and had to post after seeing the title of your blog & Brandon's pic. We are a "lumpia" family and from Northern CA as well. My hubbie & I adopted our little Mylee from China almost 1 year ago and I cannot tell you what a blessing she is. Can't wait to follow your journey!

Valorie
www.ourtwolittleblessings.blogspot.com
www.myadoptionwebsite.com/waitingformylee

Anonymous said...

YEAH!!!! Congratulations to you both and your families. We're so happy that this day has come. May the TA come quickly and you unite as a family.

Warren and Lisa

Anonymous said...

YOur baby is beautiful! I am also waiting for a referral for a baby boy. My LID was 1-20-06 so I have a ways to go yet! I have two little girls from China and we can't wait for our baby brother to come home! Best of luck!

Wendy Harrison
Savannah, GA
www.charmedinchina.blogspot.com

Mom 2 six said...

Congrats !
He is a cutie !

Nina said...

What a cutie! Congratulations on your son! (found you on RQ)

AmyO said...

Oh what a cutie! Congratulations!

Jaime said...

Very handsome little boy. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

It will be great reading about all your new adventures with Brandon in the family. Kam

Ladyblog said...

Congrats! He is adorable! What a cutie. You are very blessed.
~Rebecca

Anonymous said...

Wonderful! We have a little Beijing boy too! Also 16 months old at referral back in Jan. of this year.

RoLo said...

she is so precious

Brian and Darin said...

What a sweet little face! Congratulations!

Darin (mama to a China boy - Reece)