We are Little Guy's forever parents now!! We picked him up on Monday morning along with his new birth certificate and his passport. Then we headed for Kyiv. It was a VERY 
long drive. We were in the southern-most part of the Donetsk region, in a town called Mariupol. We left the orphanage around 11:00, stopped in Donetsk (city) for a couple of hours, then hit the road. We arrived at our apartment at almost 1:00 AM!!
This morning we went to the medical center for LG's medical evaluation, then went to the embassy to apply for his visa. We'll go back tomorrow afternoon to pick up the visa and that's it! We'll have one last day in Kyiv on Thursday to walk around and explore (hopefully the rain will be gone!) and then we fly home on Friday morning, via Vienna.
We are so happy to finally have our boy with us. He is doing exceptionally well with everything. He slept well last night and woke up very happy. He handled the 14 hours in the car very well (only slept for about 2 hours). We can't get over how fun and easy-going he is with whatever comes his way.
Please pray that all continues to go well and that we make it home safely on Friday!! We are scheduled to arrive in Atlanta at 5:15, and Zack said that he might have to literally kiss the ground.
Oh - one other big event today: we cut his hair and gave him his first bath!! Doesn't he look handsome?!
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He looks so cute! I can't wait to meet him. It really is going to bring a whole new feeling to Christmas to have a little one running around other than the ones with fur. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time and we will see you when you get home.
Love you all,
Josh
Wow!! I can't believe how quickly everything has gone. Like clockwork. Have a safe trip home and can't wait to meet the little guy (and find out his name).
Travel safe.
It must feel wonderful to be within days of heading home. Congrats!
He is a darling boy. I love his smile.
We are so happy for your family!
Such a hansome little guy! Congratulations!
I'm not gonna lie, I'm clapping my hands I'm so happy for ya'll :) He's so adorable and it seems like his personality fits to you all so well :) I'll be praying for a safe return. Hope to see you all sometime over my Christmas break at Church.
Lindsey
Congratulations! Wow! How amazing to be parents officially with child in tow! He sure is a handsome little man!
I'm digging the soccer jersey, you guys are going to have your hands full if you're hoping for a future Tennessee football player... haha!!
So what's his name!!!!!
Congratulations to all three of you! We are so happy that this whole process has gone so smoothly for you guys, and we will continue to pray for a smooth transition time for you all. He is so adorable, and when you guys are ready, we can't wait to meet him!
I am so thrilled for you three. A wonderful life lies ahead of you all!! And what a great gift for Christmas!! :) Can't wait to hear you are home safe and Can't wait to learn his name! Safe Travels, Julie
Totally sweet! Have fun in Kyiv and happy travels.
Congratulations! It must feel great to be at this point. Have a safe trip home!
I know ya'll are on cloud nine and the way he is adjusting so well with everything proves that God has His hand on everything and also proves how much LG already loves and trust you. What a Merry Christmas for you Mom and Dad and for LG. (Hopefully soon we will be able to call him by his real name....you are keeping us in suspense...but that's fun) See all three of you soon. Keep Safe.
Yeah! Yes, he looks clean and handsome!
I'm so glad everything is going smoothly! We have one more day in Kiev as well, before heading out to the Vinnytsya Oblast way too early on Friday morning. We can't wait! :)
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