Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Tainan Photos

Lu-Yu's in the next room snoring like a soldier, so I thought I'd try to post a few of the photos again. It was an effortless night -- he lay between Sheri and I staring at the ceiling a while, and then fell asleep around 9:00. Other than taking up half of the king-sized bed, he did great.




With Timothy and Lynne in Willy's Second Base, a pub owned by a former major leaguer who retired to Tainan. (Guiness on draught!)



I love this picture because we've seen the two-happy-parents-and-three-cute-kids-background in dozens of other photos, as families pose with their new children. Take note of the contrast. (And note that he's not crying because Dave's holding him. He's "fake crying", as his nannies call it, because he wants to keep moving.)

And this last photo I'll leave up to interpretation. Two ways to look at it: his crib is now emptied, as he leaves Taiwan behind for his forever family in California; his crib is now emptied because he's dashing off for the party of his life!

10 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, I wish I could be there with you guys. It looks like a nonstop party!

Sounds the transition is going fantastically well.

4:33 PM  
Blogger Scott/Joan Wells said...

We are so happy that you finally got Lu-Yu. He looks so happy and adjusted to his new family. He also looks like he keeps you on your toes as well. Happy Gotcha Day!!! Looking forward to seeing this little guy grow up in the Martin Spisak clan. Have a safe trip home. Love always--The Wells

4:33 PM  
Blogger Ann said...

AWWW it sounds like things are going very well. I love the pictures. Happy travels guys, you'll be home soon enough.

5:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

love the photos, olivia's smile on that one pic is priceless!!looks like he's on the move.so good to hear he fell asleep between the 2 of you xxoomom

5:35 PM  
Blogger Annie said...

I love the pics! It's great to see LuYu with his family. I'm so happy the transition is going well. It sounds like LuYu is even cuter in person than in his pictures, which is hard to believe.

6:48 PM  
Blogger TaiwanMommy said...

Guys-

We've been with you, every step of the way, in spirit. We thought of you at 10:00 YOUR TIME on Gotcha Day.. we read your blog endlessly! I got your card in the mail.. it made me cry. Louie is lucky to have you as parents. We're lucky to have you as friends.

Does that kid have a name yet??? hehehe

Love you-
Val

8:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What an exciting week for you guys - a whole new journey begins! It is surreal to receive a pic of Lu-Yu with you guys actually IN IT!! Awesome! We'll have to come down and let Asia and Lu-Yu rip the place apart :)
Love Mel and Terry

9:43 AM  
Blogger Dim Sum, Bagels, and Crawfish said...

Mazel Tov on your beautiful new son! It is wonderful to see your great family photos and to hear that all is going well. Enjoy! Enjoy! We are so happy for all of you.

9:46 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Luke, Sherri and girls. Congratulations on your new arrival. I feel like I know your family from your mom Luke. She's pretty proud!!! What a sweet little guy.

God Bless you all,

Leigh Martin, Elmira Ontario

2:08 PM  
Blogger Luke Martin said...

Thanks everyone for reading!

As far as a name goes, we're down to two (with Lu-Yu as a middle). You'll have to wait a little longer. But, good news is that I get to make the decision this time -- something manly sounds in order. How about Maximus or Napoleon or Genghis?

9:31 PM  

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