Day with Aidan (Manuel)

I was up with the roasters this morning, so thought I'd try updating. This picture was when we first met and he had just woke up from his nap.

Yesterday was a big day. Once breakfast was done we thought we'd spend a little time with Aidan before our appointment at the embassy. I started the day thinking we'd probably spend an hour with him, then go to our appointment but then he would be napping, so we probably wouldn't see too much of each other during the day. All of a sudden Stephanie told us he was coming with us!!!!! He had to make an appearance to complete his end so we were going to try and accomplish it all today. So we spent most of the day together. :)

The embassy is in PAP, so Aidan sat on my lap in the car. At first he just looked out the window but eventually fell fast asleep. We had our appointment which went very good. It was a great experience and nice help. Then we headed back to GLA--it was about an hour trip each way. When we were back, Aidan did go to nap time so we hung out for a while. I thought it would be nice to walk around with him once he was awake, but since it was rainy we played. He was cute playing--he'd empty all the toys out of a bin and then fill it back up. Or he'd put his dog on top of his head and make it fall off---then start giggling. It's so great to see him come alive instead of just having the pictures of him!!! At supper--he went back to eat with his room of kids to keep him on his schedule. When Paul left him he was crying---that was a little harder. But we were able to see him after supper too. In fact he was cleaned up and in pj's---I always love that stage. We looked at some books and snuggled--but eventually it was his bedtime.

It was a great day with him and such a wonderful surprise to spend most of it with him. What a blessing!!! I am thankful for this opportunity to meet him---it's been a special time---I love hearing his little voice and seeing his hands. As hard as it will be to leave today, we had the chance to have him enter in our hearts a little deeper. We just have to take one step at a time. I know God has a plan and in his timing we'll be together as a family. I can't wait for Alyssa and Austin to meet him:)

We'll post more pictures at home!