Monday, March 16, 2009

Leaving on a Jet Plane

The countdown is officially over. Tomorrow morning, Ryan and I will be heading to the Minneapolis airport where I will depart for my first trip to Kyrgyzstan. It will be Arsin's birthday on Saturday and I'm so glad to be able to spend it with him. Unfortunately, Ryan will not be coming with. Instead, I will meet up with another PAP in New York before my flight to Istanbul, where I will have an eight hour layover.

I am so overjoyed and excited, I can barely contain it. I do, however, need to hunker down and finish my packing. Hopefully I'll be able to post while in country and share some pictures. This blog has been public since it's inception and I have not been able to share any pictures until now.

Here is a glimpse of the birthday boy!!!



10 comments:

Shannon said...

I have a smile a mile wide right now - WHAT A DOLL!!!! I'm so glad you are finally going to get to meet and love on him. Have a GREAT trip!

Drew and Rita said...

Jes, this is such exciting news! I"m glad you can spend your son's first birthday with him. Hoping for a speedy end to the hold ups in Kyrgyzstan. Rita

Maria said...

OMG he is SO STINKING CUTE!!!! I am in love with him. I wish I could go with you -- as much as I thought I'd never say this, I miss Kyrg a bit. I hope that your trip is safe and wonderful!!!

Shelley and Brian said...

Look at that smile.
Have a great trip!!!!
Wish I were going too.

Lori said...

HOW WONDERFUL! SOOOOO exciting for you...here's hoping it is so soon that you bring him home for GOOD!!!!

Mary from TN said...

Oh Jes, I wish I was going with y'all! I would love to love on our little boy and meet him for the first time. Enjoy your time with him--every minute of it.

Laura and Tom said...

I love the pictures, what a beautiful boy! Safe travels and enjoy every minute of it. Hugs, Laura

Anonymous said...

Is it wierd that he just LOOKS like your baby? You three are going to be a perfect fit. I can't wait to hear your stories. Sending love to you and Ryan and Arsin.

Shannon said...

Ohhh congratulations, that's such wonderful news! He's so beautiful! Best wishes for a wonderful trip - Kyrgyzstan is awesome.

Kimberly said...

What a dolly! He is so cute! Have a wonderful trip!