April 18th 2011

We went on vacation you and me! We went to Cuba for one week with Mamie and we had a blast! The weather was amazing; it was 29 degrees each day, hot and humid, just wonderful, Cuba weather!

Let’s start with the plane ride. We were are the airport and you were just waiting for us to board and looking at all the planes outside with great joy in your eyes, then it was time to get on the plane. You were so good, you sat there like a big boy in your very own seat next to me and were just amazed of what was all around you. You were so funny when we landed as you could feel the plane slowly dropping in attitude and you were just laughing with me. I was afraid your ears were going to hurt, but since you were eating jujubes, it did not seem to bother you at all. We got our luggages and headed for the bus to bring us to our resort called Meliá Cayo Santa María. I was a bit worried as the bus ride was 1 1/2 long and you did not mind at all, you were sitting next to the window and looking at the small villages and the animals on the side of the road such as horses, bulls, sheep’s and a few dogs. Next thing I knew, you were sleeping.

We got to the resort at around 3:00, we unpacked a little and went for a bite to eat at the buffet, it was getting late and dark but with all the beautiful landscaping and all the lights around us you were still able to go for a quick dip in the pool before bed time.

The next day...our vacation began!

We went to the children pool, the adult pool and of course the beach which you just adored. You were making different friends each day and really enjoyed playing with them. One day you even surprised me, you were in the "big" pool that slowly drops down in dept and you were getting so brave, you were not scared at all, next thing I knew, you were putting you whole face in the water, and you were laughing and asking me to do it with you. You were so funny. As the days went by we meet someone from Quebec, Mireille and she had also adopted a little girl, same country as you, same orphanage and same agency (TDH) her name was Isith, but we all called her Izy. She was 3 1/2 and was your best friend. We did a few things with them, we would eat together, go to the pool, the beach and we even took a nice catamaran ride. You were so sweet with your life vest and not moving an inch. You were amazed that you were on a boat. Mamie came with us too as she was enjoying the sun! There was even a park for children with a daycare. We went there three times, once with me, the other times with Izy for about an hour as you just loved it. I would come back with lemonade and sandwich for everyone, and then we would go to the pool. You were just having fun!

Mamie was a great help too. She played with you at the beach, the pool, she would take you for walks in your stroller, and we even had a connecting room so it was great that you were able to walk straight to her room then back to ours, you had a big bed and you were so proud. We had our little routine and you were great. You would get up at around 6:30am each morning and had a bottle of milk, and then I would get ready making sure I had everything for the morning. We would go for breakfast and you would eat eggs, ham, cheese, crepes, watermelon, what ever you wanted, you had it as there were so many choices. Mamie would come and meet us afterwards and we would walk back to our room to get ready for the pool or beach! You would just sing as you were so happy, you had two songs in your head, one was Olé Olé, Olé, Olé feeling hot, hot, hot and the other one was Un Elephant sa trompe sa trompe. You were just making everyone laugh. There was one morning that you were singing outside and one of the workers on the premises heard you, he took a coconut and cut it open for you to drink it, and you loved it!

The week came to an end.... I have to admit that I believe you and I were both tired and did not mind heading home. So it was back on the bus ride to get to the airport. You slept on the bus for a good hour, so did I, and then once at the airport we had great news, the plane was able to leave 50 minutes earlier. On the plane you kept asking me: Sa va maman? and I would reply, sa va et toi? And you would say; oui sa va. You were so sweet. Once we landed and let everyone off, the pilot was there and asked you if you wanted to sit and "fly" the plane. Oh boy, your eyes got so big, and sure enough you were behind the wheel of the plane with this biggest smile on your face. I had tears in my eyes as just watching you with such joy, it was just amazing.

Home sweet home..... Papa was waiting for us at the airport with a nice balloon for you and flowers for me and Mamie. You started to talk about what you did, your father was so happy to see us!

What a great vacation we had, I can't wait to do it again you and me!

Love you so much

Mom
xxoo

November 1st 2010

We are all set - Yahoo! Meaning papers are ALL done, everything was sent to Vietnam and they will be doing the translation within a few weeks. Then it will be a waiting process... I was told last week that we are number 107 on the list. So I have a feeling that this means that you will be with us in 3 years, if not sooner! Yahoo! ... Oh boy we can't wait!

Mom
xxoo

Oct. 20th 2010

Great news! We finished our evaluation with Lisa Court and within 2 weeks, we received our report by mail stating that we were ready to adopt another child, meaning you! Yahoo!!

So let me tell you, we hurried right away to fax all the paper work to TDH so they can fax it to Vietnam right away, as the sooner we do this the sooner you will be with us.

I have to say that you are not here yet but boy I am so in love with you already. I can't wait to have you in my arms and for you to meet your wonderful father and brother Alexandre.

Mom
xxoo

September 30th 2010

We had our last meeting with Lisa Court Yesterday - Yahoo!

That means that next week she will be coming over to give us her report of how well we did! I have a feeling she can see how much we want you and that we want our family to grow.

We celebrated your brother's 2nd birthday last weekend and I told Alexandre that he will be getting a brother or a sister one of these days and it will be you that will let us know when you will be ready. So all to say that we are all excited!

I can't wait to hug you!



Mom

August 27th 2010

What a great morning this was....

Your father and I went to meet Nancy Paquette, and gave her all the paper work she need to open our file. She could see that we were as excited to adopt you as we were for your brother. Now that this step is done, we need to contact Lisa Court, she will be doing our home study. She will meet with us a few times to make sure that you will have a loving home. I have a feeling once she sees your father and I again, she will see it in our eyes how much we want you, plus the best part is that you will have a brother waiting for you and Lisa will see how Alexandre is at home and with others. Your brother is so sweet and kind and I have no doubt that he will welcome you with open arms.

Love you my little one!

Mom

June 10th 2010

I love this day!

We just received a letter from the SAI (Societe Adoption International) to say that our file is now open! Yahoo, I even have our file number 21271. I was so excited that I called right away to see if we can start our evaluation, as once that is done, we will be on the waiting list for you! So once you will be ready for us, we will all be ready for you!

Can't wait!

Mom

May 29th 2010

We had such a wonderful day at Aunt Marilyn's, you had a blast, you were playing so nicely with Katherine and Elizabeth, they had a swing and you were on it the whole afternoon! They were singing twinkle twinkle little star and you were just smiling away!

At around 3;00pm, everyone else showed up, your Dad, Julie, Christian, Brandon, Samantha, Sabrina, Harald, Atilio and his son Benicio and you were so happy to have other children with you. You even played Crockett with them, it was so funny to watch you as you would just observe the others then take the mallet and try to hit the ball. By 8:30pm, it was time to leave. So we put your PJ's on and in the car we went. I would say within 5 minutes you were out like a light and once we got home, you went straight to bed. What a fun day we had! And there is lots more to come!!

Love you Alexandre