Astana

Total time since start of adoption process!

Monday, August 20, 2007

Mostly just photos

Hi all, not much news to tell. I had a pretty quiet day. I am getting Matthew's cold and trying to store up sleep in preparation for next week. Do you think it will work?! We went out for a bit tonight, for a little walk around the baby house. Also, we had a new mom and daughter join our group today! Now we are even, two boys and two girls!

Action shot of something lots of fun!

Outside today. Matthew gets very serious when we go out!

Hmmm, leaves feel interesting!

Mr. Serious. Looks like he might cry, but he didn't!

Hey, how did my picture get on this package?

Skyline tonight as I walked back from the Ramstore.

9 comments:

Susan said...

aww what sweet pictures. He is adorable. and what a pretty sunset. :)

Love reading your blog.
:)
I just spent a lot of time on target.com buying a toy bag for Baby Kaz and more toys. I am so done with toys. I did this with my son as well. I go OVERBOARD. Now i need to start worrying about how we will dress in freezing weather in Kaz in most likely Dec, when we live in flip flops and shorts. :)

Matthew Ruley said...

Thank you for sharing! Glad to hear your hubby got home safely. That is a long trip! Glad to hear you are doing well.

I have a question (as a waiting mom), after court, are you still restricted for 1.5-2 hour visits or can you stay longer? Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful sunset, but not as beautiful as the other pics! You both look so great cuddled up together. There is a special bond their mom!! Our little guy is so cute, you just want to reach through the computer and give him a huge hug. I'll have to wait a while for that so can you do it for me! I love the messages you send, it doesn't feel like you are quite so far away when I read them. Talk soon, the mcs

The Roberts said...

What great pictures. Enjoyed the sunset too. Glad Michael arrived home safely. The more we see of little Matthew the more we can hardly wait to meet him!!It won't be long before Auntie Sarah is able to meet him. Take care. Aunt K & Uncle G

Wonderful world of Kaz said...

I hope this works, I've never left comments before! I just wanted to thank everyone for leaving comments. We love reading the feed-back. To all those who are waiting to come, our hearts are with you. Sometimes it feels like it will never happen, but it will! I want to respond to Suzanne's question (I didn't know how else to do it, so I hope you don't mind me posting it here. I also hope you find this.) Even though court is over, we still have the 15 day wait and we are still restricted to the same visit schedule. All you can do is get ready for "gotcha day" and do a count down! Every visit it gets harder to leave them behind, but I am down to about seven days (knock on wood!). Bye everyone, Jennifer

Jila said...

Jennifer: you're doing such a great job with all these "firsts". I think Kiana misses being around other kids so get home safe and sound so we can have a play date, okay? But don't forget to enjoy your last week or so in Astana. It's a special time. I miss that riverwalk.

JG

B&E said...

I Love the pictures, and also your comments Jennifer. Glad to hear Michael is home safe, can't wait until you join him. Bet Aunt Sarah is getting impatient to hold him. We are getting excited to meet our new great-nephew. Give him a hug for us and one for yourself too. Love GF Uncle E & Aunt B.

The Killarney Gang said...

We are all holding our breath in anticipation for "Gotcha Day". We can hardly wait for the official picture of you and Matthew escaping from the Baby House. Get lots of sleep now because life will change, but only for the better. Take care, keep safe and we think of you lots. Give the man a hug and kiss for us.
Tracy

sharon said...

We can only repeat what others have been saying ! We're so happy for you, what a perfect little fellow & what an experience you've had, plus all the special friends you've made, what a bond you have !
The scenery is beautiful too we certainly have enjoyed the pictures.Won't be to long till we meet Matthew Sanders.
Take care Sharon