Saturday, April 18, 2009

LEGALLY, OFFICIALLY, PERMANENTLY OURS!!!!

There's no buts about it . . . I am Ty's mom and Paul is his dad!  The fear has been lifted and I didn't even realize that I was holding back until now.  The judge said that it is "as if he were natural born" and I tell you what, that is what it feels like.  There are no more questions, what ifs, or wondering - he's mine, he's mine, he's mine and I love him with my whole heart!!  


15 comments:

ellen said...

That's exciting news!

Melissa said...

Aim, saw you last night--but I was behind a food counter. Such a great picture!

Chelsi said...

Wa-hoo! Don't you love those words, "as if he (she) were natural born"? I'm so excited for you guys and anxious to come see all of you in less than a week. He's so dang cute! Congratulations!!!

simple mom/wife said...

That is soooo great! Man, he's a cutie! I'm so happy for you two that you've crossed that huge step! We're trying our hardest to make it--it may only be Justin. Sorry, we can't really tell you for sure; we're a bunch of last minute travelers around here (sorta have to be).

wendybird said...

Hooray! We're so, so, so happy for you guys! Can't believe how much he's grown since the last picture I saw of him! What an adorable little guy!

Jane said...

Amy, Are the kids exited? I bet they are!
Jane.

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS!!!!! What a special day. :)

Colleen Goodsell said...

Congratulations! My favorite words with our last adoption were "This adoption is final and irrevokable!" It brought back the memory of the day her birthmother signed the placement paperwork and told us, "She's YOUR daughter. I want you to love her as YOUR daughter." What an act of faith she placed in us that day! I hope to live up to that trust. So exciting!

Sharp family said...

Oh Amy, I am so thrilled for you! What a day huh! There is something of a relief after that court date! It only makes the Temple all the more sweet! It feels so great, to have it so SO official. He is cuter than words!! Blessed....blessed you are.
with love..

Carroll Family said...

OH, yeah!!!!! I'm sure I can't even imagine how that feels - how wonderful!!!!! What a lucky little boy - oh, I miss seeing him every Sunday sitting in front of us so I can smile at him!

amydear said...

Congrats! What a cutie. So glad he has such a wonderful family.

Alecia Williams said...

Amy & Paul,

I am so happy for you. I am sure that it has been hard to get totally comfortable without this legal assurance. He is adorable. What a great and happy addition to your family. CONGRATS!!! We can't wait to meet him.

Sheryl said...

Hooray! Good for you guys! You look so happy.

Ben Kroff said...

Yeah! What a wonderful thing. Truly a different feel after the finalization isn't it?

Melanie Engen said...

CONGRATULATIONS! What are you feeding that kid? :) He is absolutely adorable. I look forward to watching another Kroff grow up.

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