Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Here he is.....

We drove to the orphanage today. There are 2 other families adopting from the same orphanage as we are. Bev adopted from an orphanage in DaNang & had her G&R late yesterday. We got to meet her little girl, Ginger, this morning at breakfast.

The drive was about an hour. When we pulled in some of the older kids came to the door & were very excited to see us. We walked in and waited for the caregivers to bring out the babies. When they were walking up w/ Quinn I recognized him. He doesn't look much different than his referral picture. I only cried for a few minutes! His caregiver walked up to me & handed him right to me. He did not fuss, he was very content w/ me. He was the same when Adam held him for the first time. We got to spend about 2 hours w/ him. He fell asleep in my arms...very sweet. At one point they did take him from me to try to feed him but he was still sleeping & would not eat. They laid him down & tried to wake him. That's the only time we heard him fuss. We got him to smile & even laugh.

Ninh is going to call us tomorrow around 3:00 to let us know if our G&R will be tomorrow or Thursday. If tomorrow we'll have the G&R and then fly back to Hanoi tomorrow night. We will pick him up at the orphanage, change him into the outfit we brought & then head to the G&R.


The first time I held Quinn

Quinn with daddy

Asleep in mommy's arms

Family picture

He's too cute!


8 comments:

Coni said...

Rachel and Adam,
He is so sweet. What a happy day for all of you, and now I am crying. The video is really nice. Have a good evening.

Aunt Connie

Hemmert's said...

Quinn is so adorable! I can't wait to meet him and help spoil him!

Grandma Kerr said...

What a content looking little boy in the arms of his mommy! It is picture perfect! That picture just brings tears to your eyes! I am so happy for ALL!
Jo Ann KErr

rick said...

Adam & Ray He is just perfect!!!!! .I'm thrilled for both of you .Now all you have to is bring him home.Me and Mom can't hardly wait to see him in person.
luv,
Dad

Keather M said...

I saw Quinn's pics for the first time at work this AM-it's a good thing it was too early for clients as there was a tear rolling down my cheek. Everyone agrees that he is adorable, I can't wait to meet him and spoil him while I hear all about everything from you guys in person. It looks like the whole VN trip will be something to remember always! Enjoy! Love, Heather

Erin said...

Ray,
Greg told me the pictures were posted & I couldn't wait to see them. I have tears. Can't wait to see him when you get home.
Take care
LYLAS

rick said...

I can't stop looking @ the pictures! What a happy family. Both of you holding Quinn for the first time is truly beautiful!! Can't wait to see all of you.
Love,
Mom

CyndiRose said...

What a gorgeous little baby boy. Hurry home and get little Quinn acclimated...he has so many people that can't wait to welcome him to his new family. Congratulations and thank you for sharing all the details with us...it's an amazing experience you two are living.

Cyndi

P.S. I would have to bring that kid Adam was holding home too. They are ALL so cute.