Here he is! It was an emotional day, just like getting Ravenna. We got to the CA office around 9:30 & he came in about 10 minutes later. The Dr. from the orphanage brought him. He walked in and said "mama, papa". He didn't cry at all for the first 15 minutes. He started to a little at the very end when we were walking out & he couldn't see me, but stopped once I came back in view. Our guide Ivan was in awe, he said he was the first child who hasn't cried. We gave him a car & a transformer & that seemed to keep him happy. He talks up a storm, if only we knew what he was saying....should be interesting. We have had every emotion since we have been back in the hotel. Here are some examples: he is a little stubborn & cried when we took the crayons away (after he colored on the wall), he dances & sings, he loves his toys, he goes potty on the toilet(due to the language barrier we just had our first accident), he eats (a lot), and he sleeps well. It has been quite a day so far & it is only 4:30.
We hope you enjoy the pictures & videos.
We are thrilled to finally have him with us.
Loves & kisses to Ravenna for us...we sure do miss her.
First time meeting mommy
At Civil Affairs office
All tuckered out
Checking things out with daddy
Happy boy!
He likes to wrestle....he is all boy!
All clean, in new American clothes & under ware instead of the split pants.Loves to clap & just learned to say "yeah". He has already mimicked us & said "car" & "thank you", learning fast.
Here he is in the Civil Affairs Office just after we got him.
Introducing Hudson Leroy Wen Byrd.
17 comments:
Oh Am, what a wonderful Mon. morning treat!!!He looks great,give him lots of love for me. Congrats lady!!Love Colie
Ps.keep updating,it makes me feel like I am there....well sort of:)
I definitely have tears in my eyes reading this! I'm so thrilled that you FINALLY have Hudson! What a sweetheart. How amazing that he didn't cry. I'm sure that made things much easier for you! I can't wait to meet him!!! 9 days and counting...
Congrats you guys! We love you!
Yay!! I am thrilled for you guys!!! Congrats on the newest member of the family:) He is adorable!!!!!!
Love you!!
Kelly
Oh Amy and Stephan, Hudson is SO...cute. I cannot tell you how happy we are for all of you. Hudson is such a lucky boy to have two amazing parents like you.
Congrats and we can't wait to see you! love, Korbie
I didn't sleep all night! I couldn't wait to check the blog this morning. Oh what a feeling to hold your son in your arms at last! Counting down the days until we can meet him! We love you guys! The Oster's
Congrats to you all! That video of you introducing Hudson and blowing kisses tears me up! Oh, so happy! Much love to you all and travel safe Love, Kates
Congratulations Amy, Stephan and Ravenna! He is an adorable addition to your already adorable family. We are very happy for you. Congratulations!
Shawn & Darby Van Gordon
Congratulations! I was so excited to read your blog today and get to watch the video of Hudson. I definitely had tears in my eyes. Thanks for sharing this special time!
Congratulations on your beautiful boy! We adopted two Wuhan cuties last summer, and Ivan was our guide too! We love him! Please tell him hello from Rob and Laine Ferrill. He'll remember us as the ones who brought our four children to Wuhan to adopt our two toddlers for a total of SIX children he had to put up with on tours! ;)
Looking at your pics brings back such memories!
God bless you and your beautiful family!
Laine
Amy and Stephan, What a great day for the McCray and Byrd Clans. We love the pictures and story. Keep them coming.
Mom and Dad
Amy, Stephan, Ravenna, and Hudson,
Congratulations on your gotcha day! He is a sweet and beautiful little boy. How amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Can't wait to see your family on a neighborhood walk. Safe travels and see you when you get back! Love, Jenni
Amy and Stephan- Congrats he looks like a natural wake boarder cant wait to get him up behind the Monster Tower. I have come up with a new nickname because Hud Lud was not a big hit. After seeing the videos I feel like Hudro is the perfrct nickname for him. Before you say no to Hudro think about how cute this little jingle would be. Hudro and Demo sitting in a tree K-i-s-s-i-n-g you know the rest. Congrats from me Kristie. Demo just took a poop have to go change her. Tell Stephan AOMFA
Congratulation! We are so happy for you guys. What an incredible gift! Hudson seems to be doing so well already. We look forward to meeting him. Roger & Jodi
Hi! We're another Small World family. Love following your journey! We adopted a 2 1/2 year old from Fujian six months ago.
Congratulations, he is beautiful!
Lesa
A & S,
I am constantly checking this blog! This is the best! Delaney & I have been checking early in the morning.... I tell her that if she doesn't want to sleep we are on the blog! He is so cute! Love, K, R, & D
Congratulations! We are one of the Small World families who met your son when we were picking up our son in September. We thought he was adorable and such a healthy, sturdy boy! Glad to see he's with his forever family.
Amy and Stephan - Ryan and I certainly had tears in our eyes reading this post. Hudson is adorable. Congratulations!
The Fullers
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