We are Here!

Well, right now I'm sitting in our hotel and Gideon is down for his morning nap. We got here on Sunday around 1 in the afternoon and went straight to pick up Gideon. They brought him out to us and he was just a little stunned. He smiled at Jeff and warmed up a little. We took him home and he really started getting comfortable. He is an incredibly happy baby. He laughs and talks constantly. He is very underdeveloped for his age. He can't roll over yet or crawl. He is a very fast learner though. We have been working with him and he catches on so fast. We are teaching him to put his arms out to come to you and to try to kiss you. He said bye bye today. He is really good at copying the things that you do. We are staying at a really nice little place that is gated. We can't leave the gates because we don't have custody of him yet so we are really confined. The lady that works with our lawyer comes by each day to make sure we are ok and to see if we need any food. Everyone is really nice here and making us feel very welcome. We have court next monday so right now we are just playing with Gideon and trying to learn a little of the local language called Lugandan. We have do know some of the language for court. Jeff and probably mom will go out and get him some cultural toys to take to court so we can show the judge we will not forget his heritage. On Thursday we will go to the Lawyers office and meet with them so they can prepare us more for court.
We are absolutely in love with our baby boy and can't believe he is actually in our arms! He loves his daddy and just lights up when he walks into the room and somehow he knows I'm his mommy I just can't figure out how. He absolutely loves his Daisy.

He is having some physical problems. His neck has really been bothering him and we just can't figure it out. So please pray that we can figure it out and help him.
Also pray that court goes well and that the Judge likes us!
Pray that we don't go crazy being confined in this place!

This picture was taken the first night after he had a minor meltdown. I guess he realized he was with strangers but he finally let me rock him to sleep in my arms. That is the only time he has let me do that. He is not used to being held but now wants to be held all the time! He loves to snuggle and love.

Gideon just woke up so I better go. I'll post again soon!

Alicia