Monday, February 23, 2009

And more!

Our guide, Becky, came to our room to do paperwork with us after we got back from the adoption centre. She took most of these photos of us 'horsing around'. (By the way, Becky is GREAT!)

A double horsie ride:

And side-by-side horsie rides:

In the picture below, I'm holding a receiving blanket my Grandma Pauline gave to my mom before my oldest brother was born. Mom brought all seven of us home from the hospital in that blanket and had it at each of our baptisms. We had it with us when we received Claire and we had it with us today.

14 comments:

Kim said...

OMW... Ren is tooo cute..
I am crying over here.. I am sooo happy for you guys..
Love the blanket story.. that is sooo special..
Hugs..

Rae said...

Love all the photos, keep them coming! It's so wonderful to see Claire and Ren together, such an adorable pair they make!

Angela said...

Just wanted to congratulate you ~ Ren is such handsome little boy!!

Angela, Bryan and Ella (also from Guangdong)
(friends of Carolyn & Marvin)

Paige said...

Congratulations! So emotional... you look great as a family of four!

Beth said...

He's so adorable ... and the two of them look perfect together. Can't wait to see some more.

Marianne and Rod said...

CONGRATULATIONS! What a joy to awake this snowy morning to your wonderful pictures and stories - of course, we are thrilled for you and what a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing your joy with us!
Love and Hugs,
Rod and Marianne

S x 4 said...

What an amazing post. We are so happy for you and your family!

SKC said...

We are so happy for you! I love the photos of Claire and Ren, Claire is obviously a great sister!

Can see to type through the happy tears right now, just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Sonya

Martigan said...

Great to see more from you so quickly! You all look to be doing super. What a brave (and gorgeous) little man! It is wonderful to see Claire so happy.
Johanna is asking "Who with Claire? - she is not understanding the concept of brother! Have a another great day.

cecile

Kath said...

Looks like you're getting along famously! Ren is a darling and Claire looks soooo happy.

Hope sleeping is going as well as meeting and playing appears to have gone.

I guess that crib they gave you isn't too much use.

Gigglestuff said...

I think I see Ren being more comfortable -- must have been those awesome horsey rides!!

He is a lucky little boy to have such a loving Mom, Pappa and jia-jia to fuss over him. I can't wait to meet him. Love to you, xoxoxoxo

geminirn said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!What a handsome little guy and what a lovely family of four you make.

p.s.found your blog through Carolyn's.

Auntie Kelley said...

Great photos already.....your quads are going to get a great workout if you guys keep up that horsy ride game!! Glad to see all is well and happy to hear that Claire is enjoying being a big sis. Can't wait to see you in person.

Kelley

Lia Wei and Adina said...

Amazing! Amazing. Been thinking of you all. So happy that your Family Day was peaceful. Not surprised how Claire has been such an amazing big sister - she has a kind heart. We are all thinking of you here and talking with Lia about Ren's coming home. Enjoy the journey - Family of FOUR!!!