At approximately 9:25am, Carleigh officially was adopted into our family! We had lots of friends and family there to witness our joyous occasion: Jen's parents, Matt's parents, Jen's sister Connie, niece Brittany, Britt's boyfriend Jeremy, friend Sherry, and friends Mary Ann, Trent, Niki and Shannon. Carleigh's Guardian came as well as our foster care worker and our adoption worker. The agency had refreshments, balloons, and special presents for the two children being adopted today.
It was hard talking about why we wanted to adopt Carleigh and I sounded weepy and was holding back the tears. When my mom, my mother-in-law Mary and my sister were talking about her, they were also holding back the tears. We are so blessed to have Carleigh in our family. Following the ceremony, family met us at Golden Corral for brunch and Carleigh got to open presents.
We are going to be so thankful this Thanksgiving! Two adoptions in one year and our family is complete! (for now)
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Ah, what a GREAT day! Having adopted as well, I could totally picture the scene in court. And you all look so very happy. Thanks for sharing it with us in word and pictures. And btw, I *love* Golden Corral.
Blessings to all,
~Toni~
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