What a joyful day we had yesterday! In an unanticipated move, the county moved Carson's hearing date up, and yesterday, he officially and legally became a member of our family!
Evidently, once a year, the county gathers up all the unfinished adoption business, throws a big party, and then closes as many cases as possible. So yesterday, Mandy and Ryan took Carson (and many family and friends) down to the courthouse to pet animals, sit on a pony, listen to some boring speakers, and walk out of there as a bonafide family! My mom has made a quilt to commemorate the day, and even got the judge to sign his own quilt square. There was much rejoicing and many tears shed. We are so grateful to have this whole adventure over with!
I recently went shopping for presents for Carson's first birthday (which is on Thanksgiving!) and found a teething bib that says, "Everyone is thankful for me!" More than you will ever know, kid ��
Tears, Heidi!! I'm so happy for your family and especially your sister and her husband!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Santa Clara County does that too for National Adoption Month. It felt great when Bubba's adoption was finalized. : )
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