Thursday, October 14, 2010

bonjour, big baby!

look what arrived in my inbox yesterday!

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pictures of choi boy in his birthday hanbok!

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clearly, our boy thinks being in a hanbok is just about the awesomest thing ever. look at that face of sheer joy!

it also looks like choi boy got a haircut! so long, dreams of baby mullets and rattails...

i love these pictures and am super thankful for them, but they make me a bit sad, too. it's bittersweet because they are a reminder that choi boy is getting so big (look at his gigantor feet!) and we're missing out on watching him grow.

le sigh...and so it goes with the wait.

i can't wait to FINALLY have him in our arms and kiss those big baby feet again and again.



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33 comments:

  1. I remember all to well that the bittersweet feeling of getting pictures then realizing how much you were missing. He sure is a cutie. And I can tell how much he loves the Hanbok :) Hang in there Mama!

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  2. um...how is it possible that he gets cuter with each picture? and i have to say, that's quite a nice haircut (i was fearing the worst!) but it makes him look like such a big boy!!!

    love love love!

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  3. OH MY GOODNESS!
    He is too adorable for words! The hair cut = tres chic!

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  4. Happy day! The hanbok photos are fantastic!! I understand completely about how bittersweet new photos are. My reaction has been "hooray and sigh" at the same time. Soon you will be the one behind the camera. :)

    On the feet front... I think those like the the standard hanbok shoes. They are probably much larger than his actual shoe size. Just a guess...

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  5. Love the photos! At least he doesn't have any hair clips in still. :-)

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  6. OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!!!!!! Look at him! What a darling little boy in his hanbok (which he is kind of swimming in - hee hee). I know this is bittersweet for you Grace. But he looks GREAT! Healthy and happy and I have to say that hair cut is super cute!!!

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  7. ADORABLE!!!! I have to say, when this popped up on my "dashboard" I SQUEALED. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that hanbok (and the shoes! oh. my.) But that haircut totally makes it. EEK.

    On the flip side, I'm so sorry for how hard these photos must be on some level... but it looks like he's doing SO well. Hang in there... soon you will be able to cuddle him non.stop.

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  8. He is sooo cute, and I know you've had big dreams for his big hair, but you've got to admit he looks so darn handsome with the new haircut!! I love his hanbok.

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  9. Wow! He is such a cutie! He does look really handsome with the new haircut! I remember when I got Joel's 12 month pictures, I was happy but not really b/c I saw how big he was getting. Hang in there!

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  10. WHat a sweet, handsome boy!!! Those pics are great, just wait for sweet baby feet and chubby baby thighs...love them!

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  11. What a cutie! So glad you got some new pics to help you through the wait.

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  12. So cute! Love the hair and the hanbok! Can't wait for him to be home with you!

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  13. Oooh--what a great surprise for you! Choi Boy looks absolutely adorable in his hanbok, and I love the hair cut. I'm sure it's hard to see these pictures and what you are missing, but soon he will be home!

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  14. Can Choi Boy get any cuter??? He is absolutely. adorable. He looks so pumped to be in his Hanbok...I bet he is getting ready to really party!

    Oh...and love the feet! Evan has huge feet too and you just gotta love the ginormous (sp?) things!

    Bittersweet...sigh. I look forward to the posts when you have dressed Choi Boy in his Hanbok! Hang in there, girl!

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  15. Yahoo for new photos!!! Boo that you're not with him. Even though I know it's excruciating now, I promise you that once he's home, all the pain of waiting just melts away b/c you'll be living in the moment, enjoying your boy. I promise.
    The waiting super-sucks, but the reward is oh-so-worth-it!

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  16. What a cutie! The look on his face in the second one cracks me up! It's like he's saying, "enough, already!" I'm so so glad you got some pictures!!

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  17. Such a cutie! What great pictures! So happy you got some birthday pics---he's so adorable! I can relate to 'Oh my gosh, look how big my baby is getting!' I'm formygirl2010 on the adopt forum, by the way. ;)

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  18. He is so handsome! Soon those little toes will be all yours!

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  19. Beautiful Chois boy!!! Oh man..I was so looking forward to seeing which hair style you'd do! hehe. I was actually just thinking of you this week, I meant to write to you to see if you get well baby check ups with pictures. I've seen a lot of people get these on forums but didn't know how popular they were with other agencies. So glad you were able to get an updated picture and still praying that you get the best news ever...very soon!!

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  20. Oh he is precious! I love his sweet face. And his haircut!!!! I know you can't wait to get your hands on him!

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  21. Cute, Cute, Cute and CUTE!!! I like his new little haircut!!

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  22. he is sooo cute in his hanbok!!! i love his shoes!

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  23. Oh, it's awesome to get pictures! I wish he could have spent his birthday with you, but I know he was surrounded by people who love him. C'mon, EP....

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  24. Happy Birthday Choi Boy! I just want to pinch those adorable cheeks!

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  25. He is soooooo adorable and I LOVE his hanbok and shoes!!!

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  26. I'm a sucker for a kid in a hanbok and choi boy is no different. He looks so cute and sweet. I noticed the haircut right away...and I love it.
    Glad you got the pics, but really hope the next one is of the three of you.

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  27. He is so cute, Grace. I'm glad you got some new pictures so you can see what a big boy he is. He looks so healthy and happy. Hopefully it won't be too long until he is in your arms!

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  28. I found your blog from another Korean adoption blog--we are adopting from Korea, too. Your son is adorable. I am so looking forward to the day that I can post our son or daughter's picture. CONGRATULATIONS!! Are you traveling soon? I would love to follow your journey.

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  29. What a little darling! The first thing I said to myself is - I think he got a haircut! Don't worry - I'm sure you can fulfill your mullett dreams one day.

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  30. YAY! for new pictures. so cute!!

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  31. What a gift to receive these photos! He looks so adorable in his hanbok and I love his cute little haircut too!

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  32. finally catching up on your blog. LOVE LOVE LOVE the pics! you have to take another pic in his hanbok when he comes with you & peter. can't wait to see that one!

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