Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A surprise baby room for a friend!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Fun at the lake!
We left pretty late and about halfway home we were pulled over. We were a little confused as to why we had been pulled over because Jeremy didn't think he was speeding. Since we got pulled over on the highway, the cop came up on the passenger side. Well, our passenger side window does not roll down so the cop ended up at Nate's window. When Jeremy rolled that window down, Nate said hi to the police officer as well as, "My daddy can't drive." The cop told us that he had actually pulled us over because our tag light was out and we all started laughing! Nate cracks us up on a daily basis. :)
Nate's ROCK STAR birthday!
Time to PARTY!!!!
Nate with Uncle Scott
Posing with Nate and his adoption cake!
Jeremy showing off the 'baby boy' cigars that he bought at the hospital!
I may not have given birth but he was a NEW DADDY nonetheless!!!!
Jamming with Uncle Scott...they put on quite a concert!
Once the adoption was finalized, it was time to PARTY!!!!! We had an Open House at our place and enjoyed the continued celebration with friends and family who stopped by to see all of us through the evening. Since his adoption party (and birthday party) had a ROCK STAR theme, I spray painted his hair red and he enjoyed jamming with his new guitar that Grandma DeeDee bought him. We were grateful for all the family that came into town for this special occasion and for all of the friends that stopped by our house to congratulate us.
NATE'S ADOPTION DAY!!!!
Kissing Nate before heading to the courthouse
Taking a picture with Judge Sloan after finalizing the adoption
Showing off his new shirt!
WE ARE OFFICIAL PARENTS!
The one word that comes to mind when I think of July 9th is...BLESSED. We were very blessed with an amazing, special, and perfect day with Nate and our immediate friends and family. The adoption hearing was set for 1:00 and I joked that my 'labor and delivery' only lasted 15 minutes! It did not take long for the judge to sign off on Nate's adoption and start showering us with kind words, hugs, a few tears, and lots of smiles. We had balloons for Nate symbolizing every person that was there to support him, the Judge gave Nate a book and allowed him to pick 2 stuffed animals in her chambers, and we had professional photographer to help us remember these wonderful moments.
A year and a half ago, we had no idea what the future was going to hold. This was an emotional situation for every person involved and we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into. On February 1, 2009, we opened up our home and hearts to Nate as his Aunt and Uncle and we could not have imagined that he would call us Mommy and Daddy and that we would become his legal parents 18 months later. There is NO doubt that God has had his hand on this entire case from the very beginning to this point in time. We feel very blessed to be entrusted with this wonderful child and to be his forever family. We are so thankful for all of the amazing people in our lives who have been huge supports in Nate's case and who kept his best interest at the forefront.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Independence Day!
Nate getting ready for the big parade!
Nate helping me make Papa's cupcake cake!
The whole family! From left to right...Jessica (Branden's girlfriend), Branden, Nater, me, Jeremy, Marsha, and Dan!
Papa and Nate in front of the cupcake cake I made!
***JULY 4th WEEKEND!!!!***
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