First car ride

Today was the day I got to go on my first car ride as a big boy.

When I saw my mama, I had to show her I remembered the sign for mama, even if I use my index finger instead of my thumb.








I know how to sign for Daddy too. I miss him so much and wish he was here to watch me ride in a car today.


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There was quite the commotion getting ready with my friends to go to the passport office. Sweaters, cups, pictures.... Almost like our own movie!















I kept wanting to run everywhere, but I'd always be sure to come back to my mommy.












She put a monkey on my back, and I really didn't mind it too much except it kept me from running too far. Dr. Pasha thought it was fantastic and kept saying "Super!" to Mommy like she was the smartest person in the world. I think so too.






















Then my mommy took off the sandals I wear at the orphanage that are so tight on my feet and put on some new shoes. They felt so much better and I could wiggle my toes. I told you she was smart.



















I finally figured out how to use a sippy cup without spilling or spitting! I learned that you can't blow on it, you actually have to suck on the spout to make water come out. Mommy said I'm such a big boy and am learning new things every day.

After a while, Niko came and picked us up in his "machina".

When mommy opened the door, I was surprised. I had never seen anything like it before. I took a long time looking around at everything.

























Oh I learned how to pucker for a kiss today without spitting too!

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I love my mommy so much. She makes me feel safe, and I am so happy to finally have her here with me in my life. When the car started moving, I didn't really know what was happening. I wasn't too scared, but I liked having Mommy hold me.






Then I started to fall asleep.







Then we got to the passport office and I woke right back up!


P.S. THANK YOU, KEEGAN, FOR TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS!