Jack cried at times today but for the most part, everything went perfectly. You can imagine how scared and confused he must have been today. But Lori's been just amazing with him, and Avery has really surprised me with how incredible she's been with him. She's going to play a huge role in helping him get adjusted. And I've never been more proud of her.
Tonight after we got him, we just hung out in the hotel room, played a little and ate dumplings for dinner. Jack ate a dumpling, some apple sauce and roughly 200 puff balls fed to him by Avery.
Strangely enough, I can't see the pix that Lori posted earlier so some of these at the bottom might be repeats.
Thanks for all the comments and emails. We read every single one and love and appreciate all of them. And all of you.
TEARS OF JOY here from the Murphy family!!! Jack is BEAUTIFUL and fits right in!!! We are not surprised by Avery!! She'll be number one with helping Jack adjust!! Madi was the same way. It's a beautiful thing:) Enjoy every moment of your journey!! Can't wait to see you all back in Florida!
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Lisa & the gang
Honestly, Mike, I look at these pictures and it's as if you've all been together forever -- and now you will be! Jack is perfection and so are you. Hip, hip, horray for the Morrisons!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Christine, Jeff and Camille
(we can't wait to see you guys and meet Jack -- enjoy the rest of your time in China -- have some dumplings for us :)
Lori and Mike,
ReplyDeleteI just read Mike's post above and sitting here at work this morning crying...tears of joy for you! The pictures of you with Jack look wonderful and Avery and Jack are so special.
May you have lots of Mazel as you now begin your family of 4.
Safe travels!
Iris Zimmerman
So happy for you all! Jack is adorable and I too am crying for tears of happiness. Avery took to the role of the Big Sister wonderfully. She looks so grown up. Love to the family of 4! -Misty and family
ReplyDeleteI've been following the whole time and as expected you've given me laughter and tears (the dream sequence made me LOL). Congratulations on your new slightly larger family!!
ReplyDeleteJack looks so long in these pictures, healthy and strong. And you got smiles on the first day - couldn't ask for a more perfect day. Tears of Joy here. Congratulations !!!
ReplyDeletePS. Avery you are an awesome big sister
It's been great following your posts. Really happy for your family. Hope you enjoy each day!
ReplyDeleteJosh
He looks like he is fitting right in and Avery is stepping up as a good big sister. Hopefully the trip continues to go well. I'm sure there are many differences and many similarities from 7 years ago.
ReplyDeleteMike and Lori,
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! He's PERFECT!!!! I'm crying along with everyone else--SO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU! Lori, that last picture of you holding him in the car totally broke my heart. You are such a good mommy! And Mike, I love the shot of you holding him in your lap with that big smile. What a blessing Avery is going to be for him. HOORAY for the Morrison Family of Four!
The pictures of your family are beautiful! Tears of joy as I follow your blog. We can't wait to meet Jack. Emily is excited to tell Avery the great things about having a little brother and Matthew can't wait to share his toy cars. xo
ReplyDeleteJack is precious! I am so happy for you all. What a beautiful family! Mazel Tov!
ReplyDeleteThe smiles are priceless.
ReplyDeleteLove you... Aunty Bonnie