What an incredible couple of weeks we have had! The transition time went very well - we praise God for answered prayer in this! Justin took to us very easily, and his foster family is wonderful! They were so helpful in making this transition as easy on both us and Justin as they could. We are so grateful for their time and help through this.The first couple of days, we just spent some time at Justin's foster home... we would feed him and play with him... +crop.jpg)
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On Friday, we had our first "family outing". The Mission White Spot will always be a great memory for us! We wondered how many people could tell we were new at this, but we didn't mind... we enjoyed every minute! Justin was really intrigued by his dad drinking his milkshake:
Tuesday was the big day!!! He came home!!! We had a wonderful evening together - and that night, we peeked into his room quite a few times... he is really ours! We're still trying to wrap our minds around that.
On the second day, we got to take him for a walk... it was cold, so we bundled him all up. :)
On Friday, we had our first "family outing". The Mission White Spot will always be a great memory for us! We wondered how many people could tell we were new at this, but we didn't mind... we enjoyed every minute! Justin was really intrigued by his dad drinking his milkshake:Tuesday was the big day!!! He came home!!! We had a wonderful evening together - and that night, we peeked into his room quite a few times... he is really ours! We're still trying to wrap our minds around that. Since then, we've had many fun moments here. He's a very happy little boy, who loves to sit on a blanket on the floor with his toys, or just roll around on the carpet... he "bobbles" and flails his arms and legs when he gets excited... we could go on and on! We are so much enjoying all his little antics and giggles. One of my favorites is what happens when we turn on music. I know, he's not the first to do this, but he's ours, so in our minds, it's extra cute :)
Anyways, I won't go on anymore. We praise God for how things have gone, and look to Him to help us as we take on this role of raising our son. We thank you all for the wonderful support we have received - it has been truly overwhelming.
20 comments:
this has been so awesome and a blessing for you guys, my heart flows over with awe and thankfullness. God is great, Who else can orcestrate such a blessing.it was realy great to start 2010 with the arrival of Justin Thomas (thank you for middle naming him after me, i'm truly honored) and also that sophie and jeff are pregnant. the Lord is good. love papa hoedeman.
i love his hair on the first picture :) and thanks for more pictures! look forward to getting to know your little man!
I'm so glad things are going so good and that he's adjusting well. He's such a cute little guy!! Wieska, your face was just glowing this morning at church as you showed him around. You looked so proud as a mommy.
Thanks for sharing those video clips and pics. He is such a cutie! We are VERY happy for you guys that God gave you such a treasure. Enjoy!
Andrew & Teresa
Sooo happy for you two!! Wow!! May the Lord grant the wisdom and grace needed to raise such a precious little man!! Congratulations!
Eldon & Nelly Goudzwaard
What a blessing Wiesk! My eyes filled with tears when I saw the pics! He looks like a good little dutch boy with the chubby cheeks! What a cutie! God is so good! Congratualtions from our little family to yours! Love steph Hampson and the clan!
Congratulations, you guys! God is an awesome God!
We are so happy for you guys. Parenting is a great blessing....Much thanks to our Heavenly Father! Love Marcel, Bernita and kids
Love the new pictures :) Thanks for another update! God is a good God! What a blessing. Love Leanne M
Thanks for the update and pictures. I just love those cheeks.
Andy and Angela Den Boer
HE IS ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited to finally see pics (and videos!). He seems like a very happy little dude - that's awesome! Wishing you strength, patience, and TONS of joy as you raise him. Congratulations!
Oh, sorry - that post is from Jete & Erik
congratulations!! Your little boy is adorable! We are so happy for you guys! When is his birthday? He seems quite close in age to our youngest, born on May 6th. Although I think he is probably alot heavier!
All the best,
Laura and Gord
So glad I was able to look at your blog today. Made my day! What a gift from God Justin is. What a cutie. Love how he moves with the music. So very thrilled for you guys! God is good!
love jake & kathy
Congrats to you all...wishing all the best!
Ok, looks good on you guys :)
And yes Justin is the cutest thing ever! And I'm coming from a non-biased opinion. I just want to squish him and you guys cause we are so excited for you!
Enjoy the precious moments........and don't worry no one is sick of hearing it :)
Love the ABCD's
Justin is adorable Wieske! I am sure you are enjoying your first weeks together!
Our warmest heartfelt congratulations and thanksgiving for answered prayer! Your son is a beautiful baby! I'm sure you will be great parents too! God bless you all!
Just looking through these again and I have to say I love the picture with the grin and 2 front teeth! That one makes me break out in a smile. Have a great day.
Congratulations on the adoption of your sweet little guy! Wishing you the Lord's blessing as you raise him!
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