First few day days...

The past few days here have been full of some of the richest and most emotional moments of my life.  After visiting Griffin for a day at his baby home, the next day we were able to bring him back to our B & B for the day.  He did so well.

Yesterday morning was a big day.  We went to the baby home knowing we were leaving with him for good.  While that was so incredibly exciting for us, our hearts were also breaking for his caregivers who have grown to love this little boy and become very attached.  There were many tears.  We are so thankful for the love, care and attention Qiniso has been given over the past 11 months.  We prayed for that daily and God answered.  He is the most loved little boy!

So, since yesterday morning, we have become full time parents!  It's been amazing and so fun! But really, Griffin has made it is easy - both to love him and to be his mom and dad.  What a gift we've been given.  He is cuddly, loves other kids, dances to music, will mimic almost anything he hears, and will melt your heart with his smile.

Ian is loving being a dad and sure is good at it!  Griffin loves him and I can see the pride just radiating from Ian's face.  It has been incredible to watch.  There's going to be a very special bond between those two.

As far as life in South Africa?  We are at the most amazing B & B with 2 other fantastic families who are adopting as well, so it's been great to have a little community here.  Our host is also one of the most hospitable and kind-hearted woman and it feels like we've known her for so much longer than just a few days! The weather has also been beautiful...+30's for the past couple of days.  Good thing we have a warm coat waiting for Griffin when we come home to the cold!
I have been wanting to post pictures, but am having a few technical difficulties.  It will hopefully be
sorted out in the next day or 2.  I know it's much more exciting to have pictures!

We have been blessed beyond measure over these past 5 days and looking forward to the wonderful times ahead...especially court on October 16, when he becomes ours officially forever!