Our Boy, August.
Hello. This is August Paul at just about three weeks old. Don't let that chub fool you-- he's still a little bit of a thing. We are so happy.
We got a call about him last Friday morning, and we met him in Southern Florida Sunday night. We flew home today. Phew. I am so happy to be here with him. We are all (save the three year-old member of this family) so happy to know him. This will be the last of the skin shots for a while, I think... our little Florida boys is not diggin' on the chill in the air.
Oh, wow!!! He is stunning!! And you're all home! And together!! I'm so happy for you...huge congratulations. And um, best of luck to the three year old in the house. He'll get the hang of it. ;)
I adore, adore, adore the name August.
And he's adorable. Did I already say that?
I'm *really* excited for you guys!
Yay!!
Posted by: amanda | November 16, 2007 at 02:10 PM
He is so cute! Love the name too. Congrats on the new addition! (Trust me, the three year old'll come 'round- my three older kiddos (I have four) all had a rough transition, but it smooths out pretty quickly!Just try to spend a little extra time with the older one by himself, it really helps...I have a standing momma date with each of my kiddos.)
Posted by: Joy | November 16, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Your wait is over! And what a beautiful end - he is amazing!
Posted by: Annika | November 16, 2007 at 02:15 PM
Oh my gosh! That's so wonderful!!! He is so beautifu. Congratulations to all of you. Sending everyone a big hug even though I don't "know" you - especially the 3 year old. He'll be a great big brother once he accepts the role.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | November 16, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Oh, yay! When I read that Ms. Shim said there was a "change of plans" that it was a monumental one just like this.
Congratulations, sweet family. He couldn't be more handsome or lucky.
Love to you all.
Posted by: Alicia A. | November 16, 2007 at 02:19 PM
congratulations to you all! August is adorable x
Posted by: fanja | November 16, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Congratulations on your new arrival! He looks so gorgeous- hello to you too August Paul.
Posted by: sarah | November 16, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Congratulations!!!!!! He is gorgeous!!! Love his name. So sweet! And I'm so very happy for all of you!
Posted by: Shelba | November 16, 2007 at 02:34 PM
oh sweet jesus...
Posted by: hannah | November 16, 2007 at 02:34 PM
I don't know if I've ever been so kind as to comment but I couldn't just quietly pass on by today....
CONGRATULATIONS! He's a beauty - and you're both terribly lucky to have one another. (& That pesky three year old will soon agree, I'm sure) Enjoy that sweet little guy!
Posted by: stacy | November 16, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Such a sweet little man! Congratulations to you and yours, Melissa. Welcome home, August.
Posted by: Sarah | November 16, 2007 at 02:38 PM
Congratulations!! He's such a beautiful boy!! So happy for you that your wait is over. xo
Posted by: Fiona | November 16, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Congrats! What a cutie!
Posted by: Sarah | November 16, 2007 at 02:39 PM
What a sweetheart. Congratulations!
Posted by: lera | November 16, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Congratulations! Woo hoo! I'm so happy for you all!
Posted by: Beth | November 16, 2007 at 02:45 PM
so excited for you. what a wonderful and joyous occasion for the whole fam. congrats- he is absolutely lovely and i can tell he will be nothing but adored in your home.
Posted by: julia | November 16, 2007 at 02:52 PM
He is gorgeous. Congratulations and blessings on all of you.
Posted by: stephanie | November 16, 2007 at 02:52 PM
oh my, he's beautiful! enjoy your new family. congratulations!
Posted by: jen | November 16, 2007 at 02:56 PM
Congratulations! He's beautiful.
Posted by: Jenny | November 16, 2007 at 03:02 PM
oh, hello to you, beautiful little bean. I'm so happy for your family, M!
Posted by: daria | November 16, 2007 at 03:02 PM
holy sweet baby! three cheers!
huge + hearty congratulations to all of you.
Posted by: jen j-m | November 16, 2007 at 03:04 PM
What a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Melanie | November 16, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Hello August and Congratulations! I've been holding my breath for you.
Posted by: Ali | November 16, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: radmama | November 16, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Eek. I'm coming over tomorrow. Must hold this precious boy.
Posted by: sally | November 16, 2007 at 03:18 PM