Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Officially Ruby!

Carter is officially a big brother. Ruby is officially a little sister. And we are officially speechless!

There is so much I could write about what an amazing experience it was to have Ruby's adoption finalization, sealing, and blessing all happen this past week. But time is short, and rather than delay this post any longer trying to figure out some way to put our feelings into words, I'd like to share some pictures from finalization day.

Outside the courthouse.

Both sets of our parents flew down for the occasion. Ruby loved meeting Grandma Kengie, Grandma Linda, Grandpa Russ, and Grandpa Gary for the first time.
Joe & Claudia also took off work to be there.
Thanks so much for the support!

We want to give a special thanks to Cali Tidwell (our case worker)
and Brent Ellsworth (our attorney).
It's thanks to both of them that we were able to finalize when Ruby was only 4 months old!

Judge Thompson decreed the adoption as final.

Grandma Kengie and Ruby after the finalization

Carter joined in too!

4 comments:

hope2adoptbaby said...

Congratulations! Not sure how I stumbled onto your family, but have been following you for awhile. Its such a fun day to have it finalized and be able to be sealed.
Shelby (hope2adoptbaby.blogspot.com)

Jenny Lynn said...

Oh Megan it is so exciting. Thanks so much for letting us be a small part in your huge exciting week. We love Ruby!!

abigail said...

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys! You are such a beautiful family!!

-Special Mothertivity- said...

Ah!! Congratulations!!! I can't imagine the great emotions you have experienced. Thanks for sharing pics. LOVe the first one of your family of four! So happy for you all! What a perfect gift for the Christmas season. :)