Thursday, February 25, 2010

Welcome baby Max!

Today we welcomed baby Max into our family. We went to pick him up this afternoon and he was crying when they brought him into us. It was his naptime (they may have woke him up to bring him in) and he is teething. Steph did a great job of rocking him and getting him calmed down and to sleep on the way back to the motel. After that we had some good play time and Max had his first meal with us. He has just gone to sleep for the night so I guess we survived day 1! We will update with some pictures and more info tomorrow when we get back to Moscow.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

EXCITING!! Good to hear that it is all going well. Can't wait to meet this little guy!

Unknown said...

That is so cool. Welcome to the family Max. Can't wait to meet you. Give him lots of hugs from the whole family.
Love you all,
Aunt Pat

Unknown said...

Congrats Mom and Dad... We can't wait to meet him. Jeff and ARott

pickster said...

1 more week until we finally get to meet Max. We can't wait!

Linda Alvey said...

Congratulations Mom and Dad!
Aunt Linda

steve said...

very exciting, I hope he can addapt and bond quickly, Every one is more than ready to have all three of you home. Have a safe trip and send pictures!!!! I bought the donutes at work today to celebrate my first day of being a grandpa.

pickster said...

E-Mail isn't working. Let Max eat as much as he wants, but if he gets constipated, give him apple or prune juice.

Unknown said...

Yay! Can't wait to meet the little guy; we're so excited for all of you!!! - The Gobbles

vz said...

Yeah! We are very excited for you; this is such a blessing for you as a family. We can't wait to meet him & give him lots of hugs. He will be so much fun & bring so much laughter & love into your lives. Safe travels & talk to you when you get home.
Love, The Van Zee's

Grandma Keen said...

First thing that I thought of this am was that you had Max...then I prayed that all going well for all of you.Parenthood is always an adjustment, and with Max's time in the orphanage it will be an even bigger one for all of you....but YOU HAVE YOUR BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Counting down the days until you get back here, hug and love him and each other.
Love
Gram K

Unknown said...

Congratulations! Have a safe trip home. We a looking forward to meeting him.

Dave & Robyn

rmw said...

Congrats to you!!! This is so exciting! :) We can't wait to meet him! Sending lots of love & prayers your way for a safe trip home.

Jeremiah, Rosy & Dominic

Unknown said...

Congratulations to all three of you!

Honey Johnson said...

Congrats mommy and daddy!!