Today was a very special day for us. We had our court hearing in our local county court for Landon's readoption and for Ethan's finalization. We were blessed to have some of our family there to support us, and to take photos. Here are a few of the pictures that my aunt so graciously took on my camera. I can't wait to see some of the others! :) The judge and staff did a fantastic job, making the experience very informal and friendly. You could see that these adoption cases are the highlights of their day. I have to admit, the beginning was a little challenging- It was naptime, so Landon was wired in his overtiredness, and Ethan was fussy. Trying to answer the questions our lawyer was asking us trying to keep Landon and Ethan calm and quiet was difficult, but our family stepped in and helped so we could focus on our answers.
You may wonder...why the defendant?
Perhaps because he assaulted the court official. Just kidding! He happened to be a childhood friend of Greg's who works at our courthouse.
Cheering while looking back at our boys as the judge read us the final decree!
The friendly judge was kind enough to introduce herself to both of our boys.
"Official" family of 4! :)
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Congratulations!!! Although Landon was really already "official" isn't it great to have it officially official here?? I was so happy to have Aidan's re-adoption done and that he is now officially official here in Virginia. . . : ) God Bless and looking forward to see you all in a couple weeks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Beautiful lookin' family you guys make!
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