WE ARE FAMILY

OUR ADOPTION

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

PART 1

The day that we have waited for finally arrived. We did foster care for almost 6 years and out of the ten children we have cared for God has chosen these three wonderful sisters to be our daughters.

Summer,8 changed her name to Olivia Summer

Violet, 6 changed her name to Madilyn Violet

Sara,12 months changed her name to Abigail Sara

We had the adoption at the Lancaster County Courthouse.

 Many of our family and friends were there.

There were quite a few other adoptions that day.

They got a little behind schedule so we had to wait awhile in the hall.

The girls' brothers and their familys were there too.

Their younger brother got adopted the same day.

Their two older brothers will get adopted together in a few months.

Preston and Grandma

Lois with her daughters Paityn and Petra

Abi and Grandma

Inside the courtroom where it all happened.

Us with Judge Hobert

He is a super nice judge and perfect to do adoptions.

Here we are again.

They have felt like mine for awhile

but to know they are officially mine is something I can't even describe.

It is wonderful not to have the agency hanging over my head.

I have never had a huge problem with CYA

but there are always rules and regulations to follow.

We are now free to do what we want when we want when we want.