We just got back from meeting Gabe and he is just perfect. He has a lot of energy, is a very determined little guy, very strong, and according to his foster mother, very smart. Unfortunately he had a cold today and missed his morning nap, so he was a bit tired. He let me hold him and snuggled with me right away. We played for about 45 mins with his foster mother and father. They love him very much and said they will have a hard time letting him go, but that they know we are a nice couple and have a nice family. We showed them some pictures of our family and they got a kick out of me speaking some Korean phrases to Young Min.
Ok...here's what you want to see. We actually didn't get THAT many photos. There is a fine line between enjoying the moment and taking lots of pics.
We're about to grab some lunch and then are going to a baseball game tonight. Tomorrow and Sunday we will tour Seoul, and then Monday we have our second meeting with Gabe!
We're about to grab some lunch and then are going to a baseball game tonight. Tomorrow and Sunday we will tour Seoul, and then Monday we have our second meeting with Gabe!
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Wow! You guys must be full of all kinds of emotions right now. And jetlagged...
So glad to hear the first visit went well. I imagine this will be a long weekend for you. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, and have fun in Seoul.
He is adorable, Joanna! I showed his picture to Opal (we are up late together tonight!) and she agrees. She would like to meet him!
Enjoy your weekend in Seoul!
:) Katie and Opal
I've been refreshing googlereader all night waiting to see your post! Yay! What an amazing day you've had! Gabe is so sweet, I'm glad he took to you guys so easily. Good sign :)
Hope you get some sleep, and can't wait to hear more about your visit and your Seoul stories. Woohoo!
Awww, he IS just perfect!! SOOOO wonderful to see you holding him....SO happy for you!!! :-)
I'm up rocking Hannah to sleep and just HAD to check to see pictures of your first meeting. So glad it went well and I know it was hard to walk away but he'll be in your arms forever very soon! Enjoy your time in Seoul-and we are so jealous that you guys are going to a baseball game, have fun!!
Soooo happy for you!! And what a handsome, adorable, perfect baby! Oh, I have chills!
I hope you enjoy the game! Who's playing?
he is the CUTEST kid! oh that hair! what an adorable head of hair!!! i hope his cold clears up by your next visit! so awesome to see him in your arms!!!!
i thought of you as i went to bed last night and as soon as i woke up this morning!
Gabe is just precious! so cute! and all that hair! you must both be soaring right now!!!
enjoy your weekend and we can't wait til we see more of that sweet boy!
Awww, Gabe IS perfect and has the best head of hair ever! I'm so happy you had a good first visit. Enjoy your weekend!!
What precious pictures... you look so very happy! I'm glad that you have met your son.
Enjoy the game tonight!
Oh, he is so cute!!! I'm so happy for you. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!
Kara O
Seeing you and Dave with Gabe made my morning. We were thinking about you guys last night.
I'm stoked you got to go to a game.
Enjoy your Seoul sightseeing!
Oh, he is darling! How wonderful! I bet you are anxious for the next meeting.
He is beautiful! I'm so happy your first visit was full of joy.
Oh, wow!! Gabe looks sooooo cute! You look so happy! And Gabe's foster mom looks like such a sweetheart.
What a day. Thank you for the photos. Enjoy your time in Seoul.
Wow!!!! He is adorable! And he looks like a big guy:). It is so good to see you all together!!! Glad your meeting went so well!
I'm so happy to hear that your 1st meeting went so well! It's great to see pictures of you guys with your son! Looking forward to more updates! I hope you had a great time at the game!
Congratulations!!!! YAY! I am so happy for you. He is DARLING! Enjoy your weekend in Korea and I can't wait to see more pictures soon!
I'm sitting at my computer crying as I read this and look at those pictures and I don't even know you or your family. I can only imagine the emotions you all must be feeling.
I'm so happy for you guys!
It's so wonderful to see Gabe in yout arms at last!! How exciting! Enjoy touring Seoul!
Oh my he is wonderful... SO glad your visit went well. Isn't it nice to know that he has been very loved while you waited.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
I'm so happy for you! And glad it went well!!!
Yay! What a cutie. Soon he'll be yours forever!!!
Oh my gosh. Could he be any cuter! I have tears in my eyes looking at you HOLDING YOUR SON!!! I can only imagine what you two (actually three!) are feeling right now. My baby is being stubborn and not arriving when she is supposed to, so reading your blog and seeing the pictures of Gabe has been a great distraction! Enjoy Seoul -- soak it all in.
Oh My Gosh! My heart stopped looking at his sweet picture! He is gorgeous! I'm happy everything went well! I hope he starts to feel better before you come home!!1
congrats on your beautiful family and many prayers for all of you and the foster family.
nancy
Oh my, oh my!! Look at those pictures. Look at that baby boy! So perfect...in every way. Love seeing you both holding him. Just perfect. Enjoy!
He is just beautiful!!!! Sounds like your first meeting went amazing! You and your husband look soooo happy!! Can't wait to read more!
That just warmed my soul from the core. Congrats! Have a very safe trip home.
ohmygoodnessgracious WHAT a beautiful boy. xoxo from wisconsin!
i am with your mom, celebrating gabe, with martinis...i couldn't be happier for you...what a beautiful family...xo
Congratulations! He is just beautiful.
John and I had Korean food last night in honor of you and the newest addition to our family!! We are so happy for you. Can't wait to give Gabe a big hug! Love, Eve and John
wow! he is so very cute!!! you guys must have enjoyed playing w/him for the very first time! that's wonderful - he snuggled up to you right away! you must have melted... we're so happy for you! enjoy your time in Seoul!
What a wonderful day in your long journey. Gabe is perfect! Enjoy every minute of your visit.
Oh my goodness - Joanna, he is such a handsome little guy! I love seeing him with you and Dave!! and good job on using your Korean :) Can't wait for him to be home with you guys...
OH My! He is SO adorable!!
It's so great seeing you holding him! What beautiful photos.
Ahh that room brings back such sweet memories! Everytime I see pics of that play/meeting room I get all misty eyed!
Hope you have a wonderful safe trip home!
Angela
JoJo, Gabe is just so handsome. Love all his hair.....I'm sure you are missing him already...Looks like you are having fun!!!
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