Well, it's January 20th here, but it's already January 21st in Korea, so that makes it officially Jack's birthday! We are planning to have a celebration tomorrow, but I wanted to do something special for the little guy tonight. I decided to make him a cake. I have always had an interest in making cakes, but never had the initiative to make them. I just always thought I would wait until I had kids. Well, now I do! And even though he isn't here, I wanted to try to do something special for him. So, I made him a little cake and Bryan and I prayed a special birthday prayer for him. I am sad we couldn't be together to celebrate his first birthday, but I'm sure he is being loved on greatly by his foster family!
Characters say Jack in Korean. |
We also sent "Jack-Jack" our care package last week for his birthday. We sent him his first Yankees hat (a must have) :), a little red fleece jacket, a star wars onesie (yes, he will be a nerd like daddy) ;) , an Alabama football (from Grandpa), and a lovie that Bryan and I have been sleeping with for a month so it will have our scent. We also found this really cool picture album that you can put pictures in and record a message for each one. So we had a couple photos of us, one of each of us, one of each set of grandparents, and of course, one of Sam and Rosie. We also sent the foster mother a bag, coffee, Almond Rocca (heard it was really expensive in Korea), and a thank you card. Hope to get a picture of him receiving it, but I will try not to get my hopes up. Love you Jack Dohyun! Happy Birthday Little Man!
Monica! I have loved reading about your amazing adoption journey through your blog! Your story is so empowering and truly shows God's love for His children! I am so excited for you, your husband and Jack! Can't wait to read future posts!
ReplyDeleteyay! I found your blog! It was really great meeting you two last night. The adoption support group was so encouraging and fun. I look forward to coming again. You guys are so close and that is so awesome! Congratulations Monica!
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