Tuesday, February 23, 2010

DRUMROLL PLEASE....


That's right, folks... We have a SON! We got the referral of a baby boy on 2/5!! His name is JoonSeong Lee. Joon means excellent and Seong means achieve. We are still deciding on his American name, but planning to keep a portion of his Korean name. Mr. and Mrs. Choi are his foster parents and they are 64 years old!! They have two grown kids of their own and have been fostering babies for over 20 years!! Here are pics of him at his 5 month check-up.
He is about 16 lbs . His Birthday is August 20. In his medical reports, amoungst other things, the doctor described him as "Cute and Alert".

Joon and Mrs. Choi
According to Mrs. Choi, he loves baths, is babbling a lot, and laughs often. Could it get any better than this?!

So, for those wondering what's next: We continue to work with the Immigration office while the agency works with the Korean government to start the process of bringing him home. We recieved his birth certificate last week and are still in a whirlwind of paperwork and notaries... All in all, it is another 3-6 months until we travel to Seoul to get him. June would be a lovely time to travel...cross your fingers!

14 comments:

  1. He is absolutely adorable. I'm thrilled beyond words for all three of you!

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  2. Congratulations!!!!! I'm soo happy for you!!

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  3. Yeah!!! Now I can start spoiling him, I've already got a pile of stuff for him!
    We're so excited to have a cousin for Char

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  4. YAY! So super excited for y'all! He is precious and Emma Kate can't wait to meet her new buddy...I think they'll be in the same class;) Praying the rest of the process goes quickly and smoothly!!!

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  5. We are so happy for you! You will be such good parents. That is one lucky little boy.
    HE IS ADORABLE!

    Bob & Cheryl

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  6. YAY!!! I am so, so excited for this next chapter in your lives! I'm a great babysitter too! :) Now, get to registering so we can have a shower!

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  7. i started crying again, this is becoming a habit! i am so so happy for you both, what a beautiful family you make! love you. auntie laurie

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  8. How exciting!!! We are so happy for you guys. Ya'll are going to make such fun parents! Can't wait to meet him!!!

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  9. valarie! he is PRECIOUS! i want you to have him now!

    congrats!

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  10. Oh my, he is gorgeous!!!!!! Congrats and may he hurry home
    Libby(from Dillon Korea forum)

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  11. He is just perfect! Absolutely adorable! We are VERY excited for you!!!

    Heather

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  12. Clay & Amanda HendrixFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Congratulations Jonathan and Valarie!!! He is soooo cute!!! We are really excited for you!!

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