Wednesday, October 15, 2008

IT'S A BABY GIRL!!!!!!!

Our dreams have come true today, October 15, 2008 will go down in history as one of the best days of our lives!!!

Introducing:
EDEN TURGEON
Born September 2, 2008
Yes, just 6 weeks old!!

A teeny, tiny sweetheart of a thing. We have a daughter, we have a daughter, oh my goodness, we have a daughter!!!!!!

She has so much hair, and is so sweet and beautiful. And we can't wait to scoop you up in our arms and hold you forever. We love you so much baby Eden!!!!!!!

61 comments:

Louise said...

I cannot wait to hear all about it! And I LOVE her name!!!! Congratulations, good luck sleeping tonight! enjoy the Euphoria!
Louise

emily and mike said...

Congratulations you guys!!!!!!! I am SO happy for you and that your long and hard wait is finally over. I love the name and I can't wait to read of you travelling to bring her home.

emily

Jody Vriend said...

congrats :) :)

p.s. Yonnas & Eden will have so much fun together (just like thier mothers).

You're a MOM!!

Ramona said...

I am so excited for you guys! I just read it over on the forum and had to come say my congrats here too! How will you sleep tonight?! (Who needs sleep after this news??). I love her name, but an wondering- will you change it to the one you had chosen? Will you add the other one?
I'm celebrating over here for/with you guys!
Ramona

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!

I have checked the site 3 times today, ha ha, how did I know!! We are so happy and excited for you! And Eden is the most beautiful name. Cant wait to see pictures of the little sweetheart!

Meagan and Michelle

Ramona said...

PS Isn't it so cool that Yonnas and Eden are already together in Ethio?! And with their many playtimes in the near future, they really really could have play dates!

Eileen said...

Congratulations!! You must be on cloud nine. She is so young. Enjoy this time and try to get some sleep.

Eileen

Carolyn said...

You PEI friends are cheering for you!! We are thrilled for you both. Enjoy every moment of staring at your baby girls beautiful face! Finally some good news for you!

Love Carolyn and Adam

Ricki said...

WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!! You already know how excited I am! I have been impatiently waiting for you to post your news on here!
ANd like others have said...how cool is it that our babies are hanging out together?!?!! Can't wait to hear when you get to bring her home in your arms forever!!!!

Eden's honorary Auntie,
Ricki

haze said...

Well hello Eden and hello Momma! I am over the moon for you, Rhonda & Kristin. FINALLY!! And Eden is, as they say, WORTH THE WAIT. I wonder when you will float down from cloud 9 :-)

Congratulations on your beautiful, baby girl.

Janice said...

Finally!!!! I am so excited for you guys!! I just don't know what to say. It's really wonderful news and I look forward to following your journey from here on in.
YAHOO!!!

Colleen said...

Rhonda - Yahoo, I can't believe it...I'm so excited for you guys!!! I love her name, it's so sweet ; ) Aaron and I are going to have a glass of wine and we're sending out a toast to the Turgeon family. Big Hugs! Aaron & Colleen

Danielle and Nick said...

A HUGE CONGRATS!!!! Enjoy cloud nine guys!!!!

CinnamonOpus said...

Oh Rhonda, that's the most wonderful news! A little girl! That's awesome! Congratulations! I am so happy to hear you finally got such fantastic and much-anticipated news! (Can I put any more exclamation marks into this comment??)

I know how magical today is... enjoy it for all it's worth. This is one of the best days of your life, and will be a memory you will treasure always.

Many hugs, tears of joy and congrats from me, BDH and Stinkerbelle.

(and of course, if you are sharing out photos of your beautiful babe... and wanted to send one our way...)

Rana said...

Oh Rhonda!!! You know how excited I am for you and Kristin!!! After you called today I went into Yvan's office and told him the news. We are both so excited for you guys!!! (I can't put more ! than Cinn ;)

Lots of love to sweet baby Eden and her proud momma and poppa!

Rana

P.S. Be sure to send a photo - I can't wait to see all her hair!!!

P.P.S. Two down, one to go and the Three R's can have the best play dates ever next summer!!!

jr said...

Yaaaay!!! Congratulations to you both! And 6 weeks old... wow!

june

jr said...

(I don't think anyone dared to guess 6 weeks old!!!!)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations again!!

So excited for you both and baby Eden!!

Sas

Oma said...

As the new "Oma" I was in the city when Rhonda phoned and gave me the wonderful news. I met them in the city and what do girls do when we are happy and excited????? We went shopping. Litte Eden has a good start on a new wardrobe. Lots of love and kisses
Mom & R

D Dae said...

Congrats! What an amazing day for you. Cherish every second of it :)

Housden Family said...

Congratulations mommy and daddy!
I am so so happy for you!

Karen said...

Congratulations!! At last you have a sweet little face to gaze upon. A face to put the dreams to...

sally turgeon said...

congrats rhonda and kristen! and welcome baby eden! can't wait to see pics and meet her! we're so happy for you! love, aunty sally and uncle rene

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! You are Eden's mom! Doesn't get much better than that does it. I am so happy for you both and can't wait to see picks. Hope the rest of the process goes smoothly.
love, natasha

Natalie and Chris said...

Congratulations, I'm so happy for you both and that your wait is finally over. I'm sure she is beautiful and can't wait to actually see what she looks like.

Congrats again and again and again,

Julie M. said...

EEEEYAAAAAYYY! Sending you HUGE congratulations!!! You have waited so long for this moment, and I hope you are having fun celebrating and enjoying this time!

I am so happy for you guys....

Julie

Melissa said...

Congatulations!!! I am so happy for you, hoping on your behalf that this would be coming for you guys. Wow! Congrats.

Julie said...

Congratulations on your daughter!

Anonymous said...

How exciting and wonderful for you guys!! Way to go. Adoption is such a wonderful way to create a family. All our best as you welcome this treasure into your lives and your hearts.
What a beautiful name.
Shawn, Brenda & Tayler

Anonymous said...

Wow, I have been checking up on your blog often as we have passed the year long wait too, and so I am SOOOOOO excited to hear such awesome news. You have waited a long time...YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!
ME

Heather B. said...

I am thrilled for you both!! I remember when I first met you on the CAFAC board, and you were beginning this whole roller coaster of a process......so CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE TURGEON FAMILY, BABY EDEN!! I love love love her name! I also vote for Eden Rhonda, if you are asking!!!
Love,
Heather (Samra's mom)

downes said...

Wow! Congratulations!!! A sweet baby girl with a beautiful name, I am sure to go with her beautiful little face. So very happy for you both. Wishing you quick travels and happy shopping...
Cheryl

Anonymous said...

Many congrats Rhonda!!!
What a little one, how wonderful!!
Please send me a pic if you're sharing...i think you have my email right?

God's blessings,
Nathalie (home with Abby (Zemed) since Sunday)

I'm exhausted but I just had to check and see if Deb brought back a referral for ya..she sure was busy there!

Shannon and Dan said...

Congrats again Mom and Dad on such a little sweetheart. I never would have guessed she would be so young. Have sweet dreams tonight.

Anonymous said...

Sooo happy to have received your guy's news tonight. The wait is finally come to an end no just to wait till you hold precious eden in your arms. What a beautiful name rhonda. I can already tell just how precious she is. Thinking of you guys and sending big hugs to you.

Luv,
Brad, Michelle Brooke and Brynly

Stephanie said...

Congratulations!!! I had tears in my eyes reading your post! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!

Steph :-)

Tracey said...

CONGRATULATIONS Mommy & Daddy!!!! I am absolutely thrilled for you two! What a beautiful name, and she is so wee...
Enormous hugs, and YAY!!!!

Coleene said...

Congrats to both of you!!

I am thrilled for you and I love the name

it is so cool that your baby is hanging out with Ricki's baby.....and maybe you will all get to travel together!!!

Coleene

sandi said...

Congrats you guys! I couldn't be more thrilled for you!!! YOU ARE A MOMMY AND DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait till you have her home!
thanks for sharing your referral day with me!

Sandi

Chantal Andreas said...

Congrats! on becoming a new mom!!! Hope all goes well until you hold your precious daughter in your arms! Blessings from the Andreas family!

Barb said...

I know I alreadt said it on email but I had to come see your blog too. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! This is sooooo awesome!!!! She is absolutely beautiful. Amazing hair and just the sweetest little thing. Way to go MOM and DAD!!!!!

Barb & Dion

Funkdubius said...

congrats!!! so happy for you!!! SUCH A BLESSING!!!

andrea.kyle said...

I am beyond words... an absolutely joyful day.

Alicia & Grant said...

Congratulations this is wonderful news! Friends of ours also with CAFAC received a referral today too. You'll be travel buddies!
I hope for a very quick travel date for you! and can't wait to see pictures of your baby girl safe in your arms.

Anonymous said...

Was this not just the best day of your whole life???!!! So, so happy for you two, and for little baby Eden.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Karen T.

The Warren Family said...

OMG!!!!!!!!! WOw, congrats guys, that is amazing news!!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy to read this Rhonda. Like I told you, I couldn't find the phone fast enough to call you and congratulate you. I can't wait to see pictures of her tomorrow in the staff room. You and Kristen will make wonderful parents. Baby Eden is very lucky. I can't wait to hold her. My students have been very excited about whether your new little one was going to be a boy or a girl. What a wonderful day!
Lots of love to baby Eden Turgeon.
Amy (I work with your mommy Eden - that is so awesome - mommy Rhonda!!!)

Jill, Trevor and Kohl said...

AHHHHH, I am crying for you guys. I am soooo happy for you. This is just the BEST news!!!
Rhonda she is BEAUTIFUL (Carolyn sent me her picture). I just can't tell you how happy I am.
Guess you were getting a Birthday and Thanksgiving Gift...you just didn't know yet!
Your a Mom and a Dad...and life doesn't get any better than that!!

Hugs to you Both!!
Jill

Lisa, Pierre, Marika,Karelle & Yakim said...

WOW WOW WOW !!! SOOOO excited for you guys Rhonda !!

FINALY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And a sweet baby girl !!! I can't wait to see her picture !

Lisa

Sharla said...

A beautiful name and a perfect fit for your family! I'll bet you and Ricki are already planning the future wedding!!! After such a long wait, you must be beyond over the moon! I pray for speedy travel for you and am so glad that the court closures are over!

Anonymous said...

There are no words to say how happy we are for you both. And a girl!! Congratulations!! Maya told me she can't wait to meet her.
Dana & Trent

Dianne said...

Bah, my stupid computer was being cranky last night... but NOW let me finally say (on your blog at least) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I love her name, her sweet face, ALL of her! She is a true and precious gift! I can't wait to meet her someday! :)

Have fun on cloud nine... MOM & DAD!

Kristen and Dave said...

A million congratulations to you both! I can't wait to see pictures of your little angel. The name is beautiful. You must be walking on air right now. All the best to you both.

Kristen :)

darci said...

OH MY GOODNESS! OH MY GOODNESS!I have goosebumps up and down and tears in my eyes. I am so so happy for you! Congratulations on beautiful Eden..what a gift!! Happy happy happy for you. Darci :)

great aunt said...

whooo finally she sure is cute we all can't wait to meet her

great aunt said...

can't wait to meet her whoo hoo she sure is cure

Our baby Zambia said...

Congratulations - just stumbled across your blog but love to hear this news as it makes this adopting roller coaster real!
thanks for sharing.

Tammy said...

Congratulations! I already congratulated you on the yahoo group but wanted to do so now that I've found your blog! I hope that you travel very soon!

Tammy

Anonymous said...

so very glad you are on the next step!! sk

ChristyCanuck said...

Wow! Congratulations!! What wonderful news after such a long wait. Eden is such a beautiful name!

I'm now bookmarking your blog so I can follow along on your journey.

Chris

Annie said...

just found your blog through a comment left on Gabre's blog. Came by to congratulate you! (a month later.... :)

Love the referral stories. they get me every time!

Blessings to you--