Tuesday, April 22, 2008

What you've all been waiting for

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love that! Again, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Joe just said "Nothing like starting the day out with a good cry."

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Love
Angie, Joe and Austin

hope2adopt said...

Beautiful boy, beautiful song. I'm glad all that waiting is a distant (or not so distant) memory and it's all worth it now. You give the rest of us hope- I can't wait to see your new family together!

Jennifer C said...

Beautiful...God is so good. Can't wait to meet him in person. Love,
Jenn

Unknown said...

God is just so faithful & true.
Thanks for the tears today! They're happy tears :)Zac's just perfect!
XO
Lisa

Unknown said...

i'm so glad! thanks for your faithfulness in posting. it has been so great to share this adventure with you. he is an absolutely beautiful boy.

Mindy said...

I was fighting back tears the whole video! Your whole family is covered with prayer! I'm so happy for your family. We can't wait to meet him.

Mindy

Chris Goeppner said...

How precious! Congrats Ryan and Katie! We are so happy for you! How cool to have your 10 day waiting period waived, but after all you've waited longer than most!;)
What's up with the Russians hiking kids pants up to their armpits anyway?=)
We can't wait to hear when you are home with Zac safe and sound.
Blessings,
Penny

Carrie said...

Congratulations!!! He is absolutely beautiful.

I should have warned you about the trip to Kemorovo. As I was laying in bed last night thinking about that it was time for court I remembered about 10 things I should have told you - like how far it is and the lack of facilities.

Oh well it is over now and you have a that sweet baby. YEAH!!!

Tracy said...

He's perfect!!! I'm so happy for you and your family!!!

Russian Adoption Chronicles said...

Congratulations! Absolutely beautiful... so glad your wait is over and this new chapter in your lives is now starting!

Rachael said...

He's adorable!!! Thanks for sharing. He's changed so much since last June. I'm sure that is bittersweet for you.

jkh said...

Wow - that is powerful in such a positive way!! Congrats on your handsome new baby boy. He is so blessed to have a such a wonderful family and you are so blessed to have found such a wonderful new addition to your family. Thanks for sharing your journey - as a new mom it becomes all the more uplifting.

Julie

Dan and Alicia Marlowe said...

So sweet. I am so blessed that your wait time was waived. Your son is beautiful. Congratulations guys.

Anonymous said...

Jake (on watching Zac cry in the video): "I think he has a ear convection."

Hallie's comment on hearing that you will be able to bring Zac home next week: "Eeeekkk! Yea!!!" followed by a Hallie dance.

We were happy to see the photo journal of Zac's last 10 months - we are looking forward to seeing pics of Zac now with his Mommy and Daddy. Enjoy your days with Zac in his homeland and your journey home with your son. N & P

Happymom4 aka Hope Anne said...

Congrats, congrats!!! OH BIG BIG congrats to all of you!!!!

Happy Tears . . . !!!!

A Room to Grow said...

wow, he's so adorable. i'm soooo happy (and relieved) your journey ... has just begun! LOL

eat some blinis for me!

Rick said...

Yeah God! Yeah Ryan and Katie! Gayle and I are so happy for your family! You guys have been a wonderful example of persistence. We've loved following the blog, especially this past, intense week!

God bless you and watch over you on your journey home with Zac!

Sher said...

He is just precious!!

Rachel said...

Congratulations! He is gorgeous! Those eyes just draw you in, don't they? We are beyond thrilled for you. This is such a special time. Soak up every moment and write down/photo all you can. It goes by so quickly.

Love the Lehmans

erin said...

Congratulations! He is such a beautiful boy. Can't wait to meet him!