“…and of all the things I look forward to most in this life, falling in love with you is at the top of my list.”
-Tyler Kent White
We got home around 2:30 on Friday, and after a quick scan of the rooms on the first floor, Steevenson wanted to see his chanm (room). The three of us entered with our arms around each other, and he was so excited to discover a small bin full of wrapped presents in the corner. “Oh! Pou Steevenson?“, he excitedly asked. “Wi! Pou Steevenson!“, we answered.
One of the gifts had a bag of balloons in it, and he promptly decided that we (Daddy) should blow all of them up. 😉
I snapped those photos the next morning, after he had picked out his first outfit. He gets very excited about having his very own rad (clothes) and is super passionate about picking out every single piece- undies, soulye (shoes) and chapo (hat) included!
He also love, love, looooooves Bob the Builder. Or “Bob de Bil-dare“, as he calls him. 🙂
And let’s not forget “Madam Wendy” and “Mesye Leo“…or his favorite tool-he-doesn’t-have-yet: a voltmeter. If you heard him say it in his little French/Kreyol accent you would likely want one too. 😉
We, as audience, have been waiting for so long to see these photos! I can’t even imagine how long it’s been for you! Congratulations again!
So true, Iryna! You said it perfectly!! 🙂 And Steevenson is one lucky boy, with not only his lovely room and all of the toys but, more importantly, with the LOVE. 🙂
p.s. I wonder how long it will take him to answer to being called Sonny or Sweet P???!!!! LOL! I’d like to hear THAT story from Layla! 😉
Oh, I don’t know about that, Gloria. We are still calling him Steevenson because that’s what he’s used to. 🙂
WONDERFUL!!! So glad to finally see your family together and at home!
Sweet, sweet family. Looking forward to seeing how he likes Max and Kitkat.
And at the risk of looking like one of those people (really, I’m NOT), I share the following out of love….you can google it too.
“Many parents are surprised to find out that a leading cause of childhood death is choking from balloons. The danger lies in the balloon taking the shape of the child’s windpipe or airway and not moving through as a solid object would. Children up through age 8 are at risk, so keep a close eye on those party balloons. Put uninflated or popped balloons far out of children’s reach. You may want to avoid latex rubber balloons altogether and use mylar balloons instead — they won’t deflate or pop as easily as latex balloons, so they are less of a hazard.”
From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
Hi Leslie,
My name is Yvonne and I just wanted to thank you for the information on latex balloons – I never purchased them when I had small children but was going to purchase some for my great niece – I will definitely stick with Mylar balloons again thanks for the tip!!
Those are great photos! His enthusiasm continues to just bubble out of him! Thank you sharing !
Oh. My. Stars. That sweet boy’s joy is enough to live on for a week! 🙂 Thank you for your candidness and letting us all follow along on this crazy ride! I can’t believe you have a whole lifetime of rides left with that precious face! And that last picture in his tool belt and hard hat?! I know you’re so in love and I’m so happy for ya’ll! I’ve just been praying from afar for your sweet family to bring that missing piece home. So grateful for God’s provision and timing-it’s all ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!
It’s so nice to see him in his new home.
I just discovered your blog, first congratulations and secondly my heart is full of joy for a total stranger.
My hurt bursts with JOY for your family. I’m so happy Steevenson is finally home!!
I was JUST wondering how he liked his room. I’ve been following your blog for a while and I’ve enjoyed reading about your home, your neighbors, and your adoption process. While I don’t know you AT ALL outside of what you share in this blog, I’m incredibly happy for you and your husband. I hope you both enjoy every silly, serious, fun, adorable, loving, challenging, wonderful moment of parenthood. Congratulations.
Happy, happy family. 🙂
So cute! Love the pictures.
It is a whole new world for him so you will have the joys of discovery through him!
It’s so heartwarming to see your SweetP finally home and doing wonderfully it looks like! So very happy for y’all and welcome to the crazy, wild, wonderful world of parenthood – enjoy every moment as those moments go by so quickly 🙂
My cup runneth over! So beyond happy sweet p is home.
Isn’t it fun to have your house filed with the sound of giggles, running feet, loud voices and so much joy!? Even a few tears! Enjoy!
I LOVE these photos!! I’ve always adored the way his room has been decorated. But now it is full of LIFE! And Joy! And I LOVE it!! He is sooo precious!! Checking for your updates and photos has been my first priority each day since y’all boarded the plane for Haiti! So glad he’s HOME! Thanks for sharing with us!
Me, too, Kelley! I couldn’t say it better! 🙂
I could read about your little fellow all day long! His photos are so adorable and he brings back so many happy memories of my boys when they were this age. We loved Bob the Builder too 🙂
Heavenly!
What does the cat think of this new bundle of energy?
Is Steevenson overwhelmed at all? I assume the US in general, and having his own home and bed room may be a lot to absorb.
I yippeed at your new post. I checked every day in hopes of an update! Im so happy for all of you, your baby is mui adorable!:)
I cant wait to hear more and send many hugs and prayers your way. Xoxo
Tell me how he likes the cat and dog? Are they adjusting well? He is precious!
Hi, Dianne! He’s not a fan of the cat, and he hasn’t met the (extremely loud) dog yet. Unfortunately Max isn’t really a fan a kids either, so he’s staying with a dog-sitter until Steevenson is used to our house. Most folks don’t have pets in Haiti, and he hasn’t really spent much time with animals of any kind, so I imagine they’re pretty scary to him right now.
The room that stood empty and yet waiting..is now full..as are your hearts and ours.
YAyyyyyy!
So happy for you. Skip the design blog, just show us pictures of Stevenson!
LOL! Yes!
Love it!! I hope precious Steevenson becomes a blogging regular!
I’ve been dying to know how he reacted to his amazing new room! Glad he likes it. Can’t wait to watch the three of you grow as a family.
I was going to type the very same message as Amy S. So happy for all of you! xoxoxo
LOVE me some Sunny! So Blessed!
YAY! At long last, photos of your son in his room!!!! There are not enough exclamation points or adequate words to tell you how happy I am for all of you. xoxo
Beyond thrilled for you all!!! He is so precious!!!
So much Sweetness! Love Love Love seeing your photos and how you’re all loving on each other!
She happy for you all. Congratulations! His face radiates joy. I spy some rescue bots on the floor….those are my 3 and 5 year olds favorites! ?
Love. I just love everything about this post. Beyond happy for you!!
Layla
I would love to hear “Sonny” speak. Would you record him on video so all of could hear his little voice and accent. I love the pictures of him in his own bedroom. Is he sleeping in his bed yet? Love the precious pictures and so happy for You & Kevin! Sonny, too!
Gosh I’m LOVING this!!! I couldn’t wait for when you’d be blogging about sweet P!!!! So happy for you three!!!
Lisa W.☮??
I now expect to cry every single time I check on the Palmer family. Words cannot express the joy I feel for you! And it so surreal seeing sweet Sonny playing in his room . Wishing you all a lifetime of happiness and beautiful memories . The journey was worth it!!! Thank you for being a constant reminder of all that truly matters .
I love this for all of you! I’m such a book nerd, and noticed you have Pete the cat loves his white shoes. If you go online to Harper Collins they have videos of Pete the cat and also a read along where they sing the song in the book. I swear I don’t work for them. Lol
Happy tears again! The joy on his face of seeing balloons! Adorable seeing him in the hat! Please tell us how he is adjusting.
Too precious, so happy for your family.
It must be so much fun to see everything new through his eyes. He is adorable. Thank you for sharing this special moment. I look forward to many more moments.
I would want one of everything he says in that sweet voice as well! God made a perfect match. 🙂
He already takes after his mommy and daddy…loving those power tools!!! God is so good….Enjoy your son….These days are precious…..Brings back memories when my daughter finally came home from India…..She is 25 now and the GREATEST gift God ever gave me outside of salvation.
What a journey!! Love the pics. There will be so much love & laughter in your house. Congrats ?
Layla
I am so excited for you and your family and the new chapter you are embarking on together and the barn you are working on looks absolutely amazing. Wishing you much happiness from Savannah, Georgia!!!
Thank you so much, Yvonne! XO 🙂
I have been so thrilled by every step forward you have shared on this long journey and I love each and every picture and story that you share. I think you have been so generous to share such a personal, sometimes painful, oftentimes joyful experience with your readers. I believe I speak for us all when I say thank you so much for the joy this brings to all our days. Selfishly, I say, please keep sharing! This is a most beautiful story.
May God continue to bless you all.
So thrilled for you!!!!!! Mazel!!!
Endless Steevenson posts please! Hadn’t checked your blog in two weeks and just received the BEST gift this morning of seeing that sweet face! Layla, I have followed your blog since the beginning and it is amazing to watch where life has taken you. Thank your for sharing the videos and pictures, they made me cry tears of joy! How huge your heart is and wonderful SweetP’s life will be because of it! God Bless your family!
As someone who has watched your journey from afar these last five years, seeing your little boy finally in his room and in your home brings tears to my eyes!
May God bless, bless, bless you, sweet Mama! ❤️
We are so thrilled for you both! Enjoy!
Congratulations to you Layla and your family. It has been a long road…but how wonderful to have your new baby boy HOME! He is a cutie pie and how fun to learn with him as he becomes a part of your family. So happy for you all!
God Bless!!
Karen Miller – Phoenix, AZ
Oh my gosh how could it get any better than that! Absolutely adorable!
xx