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So, we got home last night after a long 12 hour day of travel. But, it was way worth the trip! It was awesome to see Cole again. Its funny, after you have been holding a child who weighs just 14 pounds, you realize just how big your four year old really is!
We’re settling in here as best we can. I am taking the next day or so off and trying to get a play room set up for Cole in the basement (where my home office is, which should be interesting!)
Cole is so proud of his little brother. The priceless moment of the day so far: After taking these pictures of them on the sofa Cole says with a smirk on his face, “I think we should keep him.” We of course replied “Of course we are!”
On a unfortunate note, we seem to have had our video camera either lost or stolen. Of course, inside the camera is all the video we took on the trip (which wasn’t much, but as you can imagine it is completely irreplaceable). So, we’re making a few phone calls and seeing if we either left it at the hotel or on a tour we took. Hopefully it turns up. If it does, we’ll be sure to share it.
Other than that, we’re settling in to life as a family of four. This should be interesting!
Jori said...
1YEAH for you guys!!!! They are both so stinkin cute. God Bless
08/9/07 12:33 PM | Comment Link
drewmoser said...
2congrats guys! those two look like trouble! :)
08/9/07 6:40 PM | Comment Link
brad brisco said...
3Congratulations! We too have two boys, one adopted. It has been a wonderful blessing. I pray God’s rich blessings on your family.
08/10/07 6:39 AM | Comment Link
Todd said...
4Thanks guys! Brad, where are they adopted from?
08/10/07 7:25 AM | Comment Link
brad brisco said...
5Todd, in the US. We met a young lady who was 19 and already had a two year old and was pregnant. We developed a great relationship with her and she decided it would be best for her baby to live with us. My wife was her “birth coach” and even had the opportunity to “cut the cord.” That was 7 years ago. The biological father was in and out of prison for the first 5 years but now it looks like he is going to get his life together. It has been a ride!
08/10/07 7:39 AM | Comment Link
Mike Lehr said...
6Todd, congratulations! I loved being able to follow along with the whole process as you blogged it.
08/10/07 9:07 AM | Comment Link
Eugene said...
7Congratulations.
Thanks for giving folks a glimpse into your family and this process.
e @ seattle
08/10/07 9:45 PM | Comment Link
Lauralin said...
8Wow, stumbled across your blog in a random adoption search on google. Congrats on the new kid — can’t believe we’ve all come so far since PBU.
08/24/07 8:23 PM | Comment Link
Beth Jones said...
9He’s adorable! So is Cole (but I already knew that). Can’t wait to meet the little guy. Love you guys.
08/28/07 3:06 PM | Comment Link