Wednesday, May 6, 2009

THE JUDGE MAKES IT OFFICIAL!

A big thank you to the Honorable William Parnall. As of 10:30 a.m. Samuel officially become ours. He was touched when Richard said that he was adopted also. Then he asked me if I wanted to say a few words and I burst into tears. I could hardly speak, but I did manage to choke out, "This is everything we've ever wanted." He said that's the reaction he wanted to see. My sister and mother were crying too! In this picture Samuel is crying because he had fallen asleep on Dad's shoulder and was none to happy about being woken up. 

OUR FIRST OFFICIAL FAMILY PHOTO!

This is only the 4th time I've seen my husband cry!

10 comments:

momofonefornow said...

Congratulations!!!!!

Heather said...

Congratulations!

Christy said...

YAY!! Congrats Richard, Tracy and Samuel. What a wonderful day for you all!!

Deb said...

Love the burp rag! It looks like he's still asleep actually.

Congratz! It's a moment I haven't forgotten, I'm sure it will be the same for you. Standing before the judge knowing it's all finally done.

LL said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful day!

Lana said...

Whoo Hoooo!!!!! Congratulations Tracey!!!!!!!

Rebekah said...

SO COOL!

Becky said...

What a wonderful day!! Brings back great memories of both of our finalization days!!
Congrats!

Jackie said...

Tracey and Richard - congrats! What an amazing day - you are truly blessed.

Connie said...

I JUST put on this mascara, and now it's all messy. I'm so happy for you guys. Happy Motheer's Day!