Saturday, February 9, 2008

Thursday, February 7, 2007 - It's Official

On Thursday, Mateo officially became

Mateo Fernando Cogua Olsen

After finally signing off on the final decree and getting the necessary copies and signatures on Wendesday, we registered his named with the Civil Registry and got his Colombian passport. He is officially our baby boy - our son!


We also had our doctor's appointment with a U.S. Embassy doctor, who gives an official letter that we turn into the Embassy when applying for Mateo's U.S. visa. Mateo now weighs a hefty 9500 grams, or 19 pouds.
Mateo's Colombian passport
Waiting at the court on Tuesday for the Defender of Minors to sign the final decree. As you may be able to tell from the picture, Mateo has now entered the phase where he wants to walk so badly! He is not still for even one second and you have to have 5 eyes on him at one time to make sure he doesn't fall since he is so mobile. He crawls pretty fast now, and is able to stand himself up with the help of a hand or stable piece of furniture. He's also talking alot more and using different sounds to express himself. Not stil for one second!

3 comments:

I am a Sponge said...

Congratulations on it being official now! Can't wait to meet Mateo when you guys return. :)
Abbie

emily said...

How exciting! One week and you will be home! I can't wait to see you!!

Unknown said...

Awesome! Matt, Jack and I are soooo happy for you and Jose and Mateo! Matt, especially, since Mateo=Matt. We can't wait to meet the little guy!