Dear Minsoo

Today is a very special day. One year ago today you were born. We are sorry we cannot be there with you today. Some parents wait 9 months to bring their child home, we have waited over 4 years for you and are excited to bring you home.

We wonder what you are doing today and if you are celebrating Dolijabee. Of the things placed in front of you, did you pick up the thread (long life), the jujubee (many descendants), book or pencil (become a scholar) or money, rice or rice cakes (wealth)?

Tonight we celebrated your special day at a Korean restaurant with your grandma and grandpa Taylor. Your grandma and grandpa Welter sent birthday wises to you too. You are very loved.

Our wish for you is that you are loved and feel love, you are happy and are safe from harm.

Know that we are with you in heart and spirit.  We love you so very much and can not wait to meet you.

Love,
mommy and daddy

Three little birds

When I woke up this morning there were three little birds sitting on the deck. Could it be a symbol of whats in our near future? I like to think so :)

6 weeks

If all goes well we get to go get minsoo in 6 weeks. Our paperwork has moved to the s korean ministry and will then go to the us embassy. We have been given an estimate of 6 weeks until travel to go get him- we are relieved and excited!!

The next few weeks we will spend getting ready at work, home and preparing for the trip.

We plan on being in s korea for 10 days and I plan on taking a full three months of work off for bonding. I am looking forward to get to know him during my time off and happy we will be able to be outside together in the warm weather!!

Traci will be coming with us too. S korea- is going to be a fun, yet emotional trip.

I am currently in london right now, but already have a list of todos when I get home!

Phew! I think this may be real...can't wait to see how we change!