Not the best photo, but he was pressing against my face and it turned me to mush...meet Alexander!
Court went really well. It is indeed a glorified home study. A really serious one. We just spoke from the heart and let them know (over and over) that we are capable parents. We get custody immediately and got the 10 days waived...basically because the baby home is under construction. Alexander gets freaked out by the drilling and there is dust everywhere, so as great as the 10 days could be for us, I find joy in sparing him from the construction madness.
Court lasted for an hour and Zach was interviewed heavily. It really went well and I look forward to picking up this little guy, even though he's teething, drooling and chewing on his face. Poor kid. We already have his edited b irth certificate. It's very cool.
Here is some Bee exploitation. His clothing is terrible, so no one laugh.
Congratulations Mommy!!!!!!!!
What a great way to celebrate independence day, than by freeing Bee from the baby home.
Posted by: Nancy | 03 July 2007 at 11:21 AM
So when are you all coming home? I'm going to get sick I'm so excited!
Posted by: Aunt Wendy | 03 July 2007 at 11:21 AM
OHHHH MY GOD!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you! HE IS SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!! OHHHHHH!!!!! Congradulations and I can't wait to meet him someday!
Kristin, Jim and Klaire
Posted by: kristin | 03 July 2007 at 11:22 AM
Yea!! I've been reading for a while, but I'm not good at being witty, so I generally don't comment. Congratulations! He is beautiful.
Posted by: M- | 03 July 2007 at 11:25 AM
Hey Auntie, Its Alex. I Cant Wait To See Him. YAY FOR MUNCHKIN :)
Posted by: Aunt Wendy | 03 July 2007 at 11:28 AM
Congrats!!!!
Posted by: judy | 03 July 2007 at 11:33 AM
He is beautiful....trully....gorgeous....
Posted by: judy | 03 July 2007 at 11:36 AM
and welcome to the world of doodies!!!
Posted by: judy | 03 July 2007 at 11:38 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! He is absolutely beautiful!! I can't wait to see how he grows and blossoms with you and Zach and his parents! You are blessed!
Posted by: Tami | 03 July 2007 at 11:53 AM
WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! What else is there to say?? You're a mommy! Zack's a daddy! And....the little Bee has a family!! :-)
(Look at that...there WAS more to say!) Congratz!!!
Posted by: Susan | 03 July 2007 at 11:54 AM
I HAVE DIED
Posted by: ME | 03 July 2007 at 12:08 PM
what a cutie pie! congrats. cool beans that the 10 day wait was waived too!
Posted by: Tricia | 03 July 2007 at 12:17 PM
OMGGG!!!!! I am so excited for you guys!!!! What an awesome blessing to have your 10 days waived! YEAHH!!!!!! Ann Marie, he's breathtaking! What a beautiful little boy you have!!!! (really, I should be typing this in all caps because I'm just SOOOOO excited for you guys right now- I can't type fast enough!!!)
Posted by: JennStar | 03 July 2007 at 01:05 PM
Congratulations! He is SUCH a cutie!!
Posted by: Rhonda | 03 July 2007 at 01:53 PM
Yay! So happy for you. I love the pictures. No one is looking at the outfits with a mug like that.
Posted by: Melissa | 03 July 2007 at 01:57 PM
Oh oh oh oh. You are so sweet, he is so sweet you and Zach and the Bee will be the most wonderful family. He is such a beauty, never mind the clothes. In my own baby pics (from the 1970s) I don't look muhc better :-)
Anyways. We are so happy for you, shedding some teas of joy. Hope you get to go home quickly with your little guy.
Posted by: Nina | 03 July 2007 at 01:58 PM
... and please don't mind my spelling...sorry
Posted by: Nina | 03 July 2007 at 01:59 PM
Congratulations! You make a beautiful family. And he's absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Pam | 03 July 2007 at 02:08 PM
mazel tov! He is absolutely gorgeous, never mind the clothes! I'm so pleased for all 3 of you.
Posted by: thalia | 03 July 2007 at 02:16 PM
LORD HAVE MERCY is he gorgeous or WHAT???? Heartfelt congratulations to you. I can't wait for more exploitation in the posts to come.
Posted by: starfish | 03 July 2007 at 02:57 PM
Yea! Congratulations Ann Marie!!! Alexander is just beautiful!!! Can you believe it's really over? I read your other post about him not eating some stuff - DD hardly ate while we were in Russia - actually she ate a good breakfest and really only nibbled after that. So don't worry - everything is just so new to him - give it some time!
Karen
Posted by: Ktates | 03 July 2007 at 03:02 PM
Oh Anne Marie, he is PERFECT! Congrats to you and Zach! Very happy for you with giddy tears in my eyes!!
Posted by: beagle | 03 July 2007 at 03:09 PM
CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY AND DADDY!!!!!!
That brought tears to my eyes. So happy for you both! And honestly, how cute is he?! Can't wait to show Frank tonight when he gets home from work!
Posted by: christen | 03 July 2007 at 03:44 PM
WOOOHOOOO!!! Congrats! I hope your trip out of the baby home and running around Moscow goes well!! What a great 4th of July gift! Congrats to you and your family!
Posted by: Becky | 03 July 2007 at 03:47 PM
This is the most wonderful,fabulous,perfect thibg in the world. First off he looks like you! He is so perfect and beautiful. I am beyond thrilled for you! Mazel tov! (By the way I am on a DC metro train underground reading and writing this!) Xxoxoxooxoooxo Wendi
Posted by: wendi on her blackberry | 03 July 2007 at 04:09 PM
This is the most wonderful,fabulous,perfect thibg in the world. First off he looks like you! He is so perfect and beautiful. I am beyond thrilled for you! Mazel tov! (By the way I am on a DC metro train underground reading and writing this!) Xxoxoxooxoooxo Wendi
Posted by: wendi on her blackberry | 03 July 2007 at 04:14 PM
This is the most wonderful,fabulous,perfect thibg in the world. First off he looks like you! He is so perfect and beautiful. I am beyond thrilled for you! Mazel tov! (By the way I am on a DC metro train underground reading and writing this!) Xxoxoxooxoooxo Wendi
Posted by: wendi on her blackberry | 03 July 2007 at 04:21 PM
This is the most wonderful,fabulous,perfect thibg in the world. First off he looks like you! He is so perfect and beautiful. I am beyond thrilled for you! Mazel tov! (By the way I am on a DC metro train underground reading and writing this!) Xxoxoxooxoooxo Wendi
Posted by: wendi on her blackberry | 03 July 2007 at 04:25 PM
Oh he is just beautiful! Congratulations. The best it yet to come.
Posted by: elle | 03 July 2007 at 05:36 PM
I have tears in my eyes and a huge smile on my face.
Congratulations does not cut it.
I am so utterly happy for all three of you. Alexander is a very, VERY lucky boy to have you as his family.
:)
Posted by: Patti | 03 July 2007 at 05:49 PM
WOOHOO!!!! CONGRATZ!!!!
SO happy this day has finally come for you. That is a great picture. Mommy & Son! Enjoy every second. I'll be praying he becomes adjusted very quickly to you two. And the 10 days waived. That's great. You can come home!!
Posted by: Debbie | 03 July 2007 at 05:59 PM
Oh yeah! He's adorable. Now we get to see him whole. Cute kid!
Posted by: Debbie | 03 July 2007 at 05:59 PM
He really is beautiful. Congrats!
Posted by: Melissa B. | 03 July 2007 at 06:10 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!! HE'S GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Denise :o) | 03 July 2007 at 06:56 PM
He's absolutely adorable. Congratulations!!! I'm so, so happy for you.
Posted by: amanda | 03 July 2007 at 07:42 PM
Absolutely beautiful. I'm am so happy for you. Congratulations mommy!
Posted by: Allison | 03 July 2007 at 08:04 PM
my sister is a mother and i am dying
Posted by: me | 03 July 2007 at 08:30 PM
I am thrilled for you. He is stunning! It's so nice to finally see his beautiful face. Congratulations and Blessings on your sweet family!
Posted by: Signe | 03 July 2007 at 09:03 PM
Congratulations, Mommy. He is OH-chin OH-chin OH-chin Kras-see-vee -- which basically means darn cute. Really cute.
And big congrats on the 10 days waiver....that is wonderful news. You must have had the "good" judge (we had the one who never waives it).
Posted by: Rachael | 03 July 2007 at 09:08 PM
Congratulations.. Bee is absolutely darling.. He looks like you too.. I have been checking all the time to hear the good news.. I guess the judge having a vacation put him in a giving mood.. No 10 day wait.. Good luck on the train ride.. It should be an experience..
Posted by: Tiffany | 03 July 2007 at 09:58 PM
Oh my goodness, I have weepy shivers just reading this.
He is just the most beautiful, beautiful boy ever.
Congratulations, MOMMY!
Posted by: artsweet | 03 July 2007 at 10:26 PM
I've been following your blog, for some time. I'm so happy for you and your husband!Your little guy is adorable. Best of luck!
Posted by: Valerie | 03 July 2007 at 11:24 PM
Congratulations he's beautiful.
Posted by: Sparkle | 04 July 2007 at 02:25 AM
You three are a match made in heaven. I am profoundly moved by your journey into motherhood.
All the best,
Sylvia
Posted by: sylvia | 04 July 2007 at 05:18 AM
Oh, Ann Marie, I'm literally "all over goosepimples"! Congratulations, my dear, on becoming a mother! And what a beautiful little boy you have!
Congratulations to you and Zach both -- and welcome to your new family, little Bee!
Posted by: Kath | 04 July 2007 at 05:59 AM
congratulations! he's a cutie pie!!!!!
Posted by: Ani | 04 July 2007 at 06:51 AM
What a GORGEOUS baby!! Thanks for sharing, and HUGE congratulations to your little family!! Safe travels home.
Posted by: Lisa | 04 July 2007 at 08:35 AM
HOLY SHIT.... CONGRATS!!!
Awesome news and the perfect pic of momma & son.
Welcome to parent-hood. It rocks!!!
Posted by: Barely Sane | 04 July 2007 at 11:21 AM
We buried "ME" today...lol
Posted by: Judy | 04 July 2007 at 11:52 AM
Judy - Is ME now BARELY SANE? She's crazy!
Posted by: Aunt Wendy | 04 July 2007 at 12:48 PM