Monday, May 31, 2010

We are a family!

We had our G&R yesterday and are officially a family!! We can't believe it has finally happened after all this time! After the ceremony we drove back to Hanoi and settled into our room for the night. He fell asleep at 9:30 and didn't wake up until 6! Wow!! When he did wake he just sat up and played in his crib. We are knocking a ton of wood right now because we are not sure if this is just his personality or if he is still in a bit of shock lol. But we'll take it! he is a remarkably easy going little guy and has not cried at all except a bit of whining when he was tired. We're still waiting for the meltdown. I think it definitely helped his transition that we spent time with us last week as he knew us when we arrived yesterday. It was very sad leaving the orphanage as the his main nounou Tho was very upset to see him leave. She cried as did we. She has been wonderful to us and him. The ceremony was short but quite nice. They apologized for the long wait we've had and told us that once the papers were signed yesterday morning they rushed the ceremony for later that day. they were so nice. Anyway, without further ado here is our son! Well, first there are pics of the drive, then the orphanage, then the G&R then hanging out in our room. We are moving today from the Medallion to the Somerset Grand...yay, an apartment with a pool!! Here are some pics:)...ok, apparently in no particular order lol. I thought they uploaded in order. In any event, enjoy!



















10 comments:

  1. So wonderful for you to share this happy time with us! Once again congratulations!!

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  2. Hi Guys,

    Words cannot express how happy we are for you both and Van too!!! Maura, Natalie and I have 3 computers going here at the same time oohing and awing over the pictures! It does our hearts good to see you both so happy!!! He looks so content playing with his toys..you would never know it was his first evening with you!! He certainly must be content if he slept the entire nite!!! His hair is absolutely adorable too!!! The rainbow is certainly fitting as I think you have all found your Pot of Gold!!!

    Enjoy your new hotel, and the pool!!! Van will love that as will you both I'm sure with the temperatures there!!!

    Take Care and enjoy that "Little Water Buffalo"

    Joan xoxo

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  3. Congratulations Meg and Pat! I am SO very happy for you and your son that you are finally united. I look forward to welcoming you all home and hearing the story of your journey "live"!

    Am
    xox

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  4. Congratulations!!!A happy ending on this journey and all the best as you begin your new journey as a family. From Maureen in Kentville NS, Mom to Erinn 9yr. a.Thai Nguyen 2001

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  5. Congratulations to all three of you!! Now the rest of the adventure begins! I can't believe Van transitioned so easily, but the time you spent with him and his nounou no doubt helped. We had only one rough night with Eli, the first one. Should I be saving Eli's nice hand-me-downs for Van? I am loving all your photos -- makes me want to be back there (except for the miserable heat & humidity of course). By the way, the Ladybird was one of our favourite restaurant too! We stayed down the road at the Viet Anh. The Ladybird offers delivery, which we took advantage of after long days out exploring. This photo is from the Tamarind Cafe in Handspan Travel (which was owned by a guy I worked with in Ottawa!)
    Marlene.

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  6. Congratulations!!! So happy to hear everything is going well, and Van is such a cutie!!!

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  7. FELICITATIONS!! Vous ĂȘtes une famille! Et votre fils est magnifique!!
    Avez vous pu prendre des photos des autres enfants présents avec lui? Il y a beaucoup de familles en France qui ont leurs enfants la bas en ce moment!!
    si vous en avez, ce serait merveilleux!!
    maman de Rose hoa Binh Mars 2009

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  8. He is beautiful and I LOVE the rainbow pic... a promise kept! Enjoy the quiet moments and the Somerset Grand. They are absolutely lovely there! You'll probably enjoy the pool more than us... it was cool up on the 4th floor when it was only 24 on the ground.
    I love his hair and the pic of him sleeping in your arms! Can't wait to meet y'all in the summer.
    Jules and Molly

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  9. Oh, what a cutie, he looks like a little Elvis in the first pic. Love how he is playing with the cup holder. Wishing you all sleep!!!

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