It is hard to believe that 9 months have passed since Caleb's "Gotcha Day". So much has changed in our lives and in Caleb's life since that day. Time has flown by and Caleb has filled our lives with so much joy and happiness.As I watched Caleb play this morning and smiling at me over breakfast, it was so special to be able to reflect back on how far he has come in the past 9 months. We are so proud of the progress he has made in his emotional and physical development. He is a brave, resilient, and happy baby boy. We are so blessed to have him as our son!
Here are a few pictures to reflect back on "Gotcha Day", the day that God blessed us with the opportunity to be three instead of just two.
Outside of Belovodsk Children's Home, Caleb's orphanage
Signing the official documents to make Caleb our son
Posing with our coordinator, Saule and the orphanage director, Anna before we go to get Caleb
Watching as one of the caregivers brings Caleb out to us
A special moment with Daddy after we have changed Caleb into his special Gotcha Day outfit
Caleb in his new outfit. At 6 months old, he was about 11 lbs and 25 inches long. The clothes were all 3-6 months and huge on him, especially the pants!
With the orphanage doctor, Clara
Saying goodbye to the caregivers who took care of Caleb at the orphanage. Although nothing can substitute for the love of a family in a home, these women loved our Caleb very much. We are so grateful for them.
Posing with the caregivers and other babies at the orphanage -- some who are still waiting to come home 9 months later. Please pray for the Kyrgyz government to act quickly and allow their cases to be processed.
After a stressful drive back to Bishkek that involved tortuous screaming, Daddy tries to comfort Caleb in the Baby Bjorn back at the hotel. Caleb's legs are so skinny!
Caleb only liked to be fed if he was lying independently -- not being held. This was most similar to how he ate in the orphanage, in his crib alone with the bottle propped up next to him.
And now 9 months later - our beautiful son who is happy, growing, learning and teaching us new things every day! Caleb we love you dearly!!
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5 comments:
Caleb,
I cannot believe that it's been 9 months already. You have changed so much and are such a happy little guy. Your Mommy and Daddy sure are taking good care of you. Grandpa and I also love you dearly. We can't wait to see you next week.
Love, GranJan
Nine months ago today, I was glued to the computer screen, day and night, waiting for any tidbit of news from you and Bryan. It was VERY hard to be your mom and be so far away during such an important time in your life, the arrival of your precious son and our adorable grandson. I loved looking back on the Gotcha Day pictures. It made me want to go back to those days on your blog and re-read the details. Congratulations on 9 months with your baby boy. Caleb Daniel Pickett is truly Mr Personality with all kinds of joy and spunk! Love to you all, Mom
Phew that brought tears and reminded me of how it felt 9 months ago following your blog every minute to find out what was happening. What an amazing journey is little Calebs life so far and he has so much more amazing in front of him
It really is amazing to think back to 9 months ago when we were all just waiting for the news that Caleb was officially yours! We are so blessed to have him in our family and he is truly blessed to have the two of you as his parents. We can't wait to see all the changes he makes over the next months and years. He is an amazing boy! Looking forward to next week! :)
You made me stop to count and realize that next week will be our 9 month anniversary. WOW. I remember poring over your blog and being so anxious for you all to get him. Look at how far that tiny little boy has come -- incredible!! You all are such fantastic parents!!
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