“For the two of us, home isn’t a place. It is a person. And we are finally home.”
―Stephanie Perkins
Hello! 😀
We’re home! I had hoped to blog while we were traveling, but unfortunately several parts of our trip were significantly more difficult than we had anticipated and I just didn’t have it in me. I’m happy to report, however, that we are loving family life at home and Steevenson is doing SO great! He sleeps all the way through the night (10 hours!), and he is incredibly smart, so we have had an absolute ball just listening to him talk. Today, we went for a drive and when we passed by the chapel near the entrance of our neighborhood he told us, “Bondye renmen ou”. (God loves you) Made my eyes water! We’ve also discovered that he loooooves tools and tractors. The first time I pointed out a tractor to him (through the car window), I said, “I see a tractor!” in a sing-song voice and he’s been singing it same way ever since. So sweet! Here’s a snippet if you’d like to listen:
(Sorry for the wonky video- I didn’t want my phone to be a distraction.)
My favorite thing though, is when he gets tired at night. He crawls right up on top of me and clings to me so tight as he asks a million cute questions as he falls asleep. He is so smiley and snuggly and smells so good after his bath. I just lay there and answer, and snuggle…and sweat- ha! (He’s like a little heater!)
I wanted to share some of my favorite homecoming photos (taken by my sweet friend Aubrie at Hello Baby Birth Photography) today, but first, click the play button below to see a clip of our first few moments together at the orphanage. What a sunny boy!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your prayers! More pics and posts to come…but for now, it’s late and I’ve got a baby to cuddle. 😉
This is what I’ve been waiting to hear!
Bondye renme zot anpil!
I am so so happy for you!!!
Welcome home Steevenson!
So so happy for you
Congratulations! He is so precious! Beautiful family photos!
Welcome home Palmer family of three!
My heart is overjoyed that this day has finally arrived.
I can’t believe this post is finally here. I’ve been reading your blog for seven years and I’m just so thrilled for you all. Lots of love from California! Here’s to a beautiful life with your family. Hugs!!!
How wonderful your family is Home, together, forever!! Blessings!!
Been checking your site often for this post. So excited you are home with Steevenson. Congrats!
My heart sings for you three!
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. I have held my breath for these years. Thrilling!
What a beautiful sight!! God bless you all as you begin this this new chapter of your lives. Gotta get a tissue now…..
Phew!!! Congratulations to the new family. Thank you for sharing your story. Many prayers have been sent your direction.
I have been checking Instagram obsessively waiting for an update like this!! Tears of joy are streaming down my face!! I am sooo happy for you all! Please post this week! Even just 1 photo a day!
I’m so happy to see this! I’ve been checking regularly and was starting to get worried. 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying your time as a family. You’ve all earned it and been so patient! xoxo
What an incredible journey! I’m so happy for the three of you. I don’t know how you have remained so patient through all of it. You deserve so much happiness. What a blessed little boy!
Congratulations! Have a magnificent journey as a family. Reading your story as an adopted child, I have gained a better insight to what my parents might have been feeling waiting the better part of two decades for a child. And so very happy to be able to say to you Welcome HOME Sonny! Blessings and joy!
Welcome HOME Steevenson!!! My heart is so happy for all of you as this new chapter begins!
What a beautiful family you three make!!! Congratulations!!!
So happy for each of you!
Oh my goodness! YAY! This brought on the tears! I am so so overjoyed for all of you! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Wonderful. I have been checking for updates. Glad to hear he is finally home. He is smiling as big as you.
So happy for all of you!!!!The video of Sonny running to you is so amazing,the look of pure joy on his face is priceless!!!Thank you God for taking care of this beautiful family♡♡♡♡♡
Beautiful, just beautiful. Your faces say it all. Welcome home, Palmer Family!
Happy tears for the 3 of you! He’s finally home!
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
So very happy for all of you. : )
So sweet! This just made my Monday morning! Congratulations! So happy you all made it home safely.
Hip hip HOOORAAYYYY!!!! He is completely adorable and charming. God loves you! :)))))
I am thrilled beyond what words can express!! :)))
What a beautiful way to start my Monday. I just dropped my baby off at college and you are just bringing yours home. The circle of life. So happy for the three of you!!
Wow I’m so happy for you and your family!!! I have been following along and have waited for this day for you guys.. Long run so worth it.. Now you have your baby boy.. Enjoy all the cuddles!
I’ve been following you for several years and this was just heartwarming to read first thing in the morning. It was such a long but amazing process and my heart warms for you and your family. God Bless!
Beautiful family! God is good!
So very glad you’re all home. I’ve been checking several times a day for updates, what a relief to know you’re all together forever. X
Yay, Sonny is home with his beautiful family. So happy for you. I have been on your journey for quite some time and I am overjoyed for you. God Bless!
Oh my goodness, Hallelujah!
Welcome Home Steevenson Palmer! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all. That was certainly one very big mountain to climb…but WOW, just look at the view! ?
Happy tears streaming down my face! Congratulations. I’m so happy he’s home. Xx
Beautiful family. So happy that you are all home. I can’t wait to hear how he liked his new room! In the meantime, have a wonderful week with your new Son(ny).
I shouldn’t read your adoption posts at work. People wonder why I’m crying!
What a fabulous way to start my day! I’m so happy for ya’ll. Can’t wait for updates.
Finally! God has blessed you all. He is just precious!
YAY!!! I’m so happy for y’all! Welcome home!
Oh, the beautiful smiles. They say it all. Thanks be to God for your safe travels. Enjoy this sweet blessing!
I am happy to hear that you are all home.
THESE are the pictures I’ve been praying for and waiting for!!!! Congratulations, my heart is so happy for you three! Welcome home.
Congratulations, must be the best feeling to have him home!
I’m so happy for your family! What a blessing settling in was a smooth transition. Enjoy being parents!
Over the moon happy for you all! Definitely a match made in heaven. ?
Happy tears for you!! Beautiful photos, so much love. Savor that snuggling, you’ve waited so long for it. ? Congratulations!
Thank you, God, for the blessing of this child. Praying that God grows Sonny into the man He wants him to be. So happy for y’all.
What a happy day,that was a long time coming, it is amazing to see
God is working!