Thursday, April 22, 2010

More pictures

We are officially Samuel's parents! This is the adoption license that we need to begin working on the next stages to get everything finalized and us back home. Slowly but surely, it is happening. :)
Eating breakfast at the hotel.
sleeping with the monkey that Anna gave him and the blanket that Elijah picked out. He loves them both!

this is right after waking up from nap...playing with the tiger balloon that Daddy picked up on the way back from Walmart.
Today we went to a history museum. Samuel and Daddy are enjoying all of the pottery artifacts. It was actually very interesting for me as Anna and I have been studying ancient civilizations and we were able to see some of the things that we had learned about.


Samuel loves to play--even when in the tummy pack. He throws himself back and Ryan gets his neck--Samuel LOVES it!

Thanks for checking in on us. Everything is going so well. We see God's hand of blessing and provision over and over again as we continue to bond together. I, through out every day, see evidence of how God has hand picked Samuel to join our family. He is a perfect addition. We are so blessed!

9 comments:

Unknown said...

So incredible (except that they have Wal-Mart in China, although cool balloon).

You and your son have been in all our prayers, and it is so encouraging to see these prayers answered. And Ryan we will miss you at MCD's this morning. Ronald will as well. I will eat an extra sandwich on your behalf.

Love,
Bjorn, Heather, Hunter

Lynne said...

The miracle that is adoption never ceases to bring me to tears... loving your photos and all the smiles! God is so good!

Joab Meyer said...

What a blessing to share in the joy and excitiment of your new addition! I loved the videos. He is one blessed little Henan boy!

missy said...

YAY!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for all of you!! Just seeing you together, so amazing.

Ryan said...

What a cute little Bowman!

Joe said...

This is so awesome to follow you guys around China and to read and see what you are experiencing. Love the pics! What a sweet boy. Can't wait to meet him. Keep up the posts. We love em.
Joe Pleune

Anonymous said...

You guys...these pictures and videos are awesome. He's beautiful. Can't wait to meet him. When do you get back??

Unknown said...

Hi guys,
Thank you so much for sharing your moment and touring us around China with you. We are humbled again by the blessing of adoption and LOVE seeing it in action. Your pictures are beautiful and we hope it's a perfect memory for you as Samuel joins you already wonderful family. Looking forward to meeting him.
the Joes

Kelly J said...

Oh My! Congratulations, Bowmans!! He is beautiful and so blessed to be welcomed into a family of such wonderful people! Hooray!