Finally Final!

Exactly one year ago today we received the referral for Evelyn. Today we finalized Evelyn's adoption. It was definitely a full-circle moment for us. The day started hectic as Evelyn awoke with red, puffy eyes. Of course, Mommy called the dr. and took her in to see him. Eventually, Mommy will learn to listen to her first instinct as I was right--it was allergies! The dr. gave us some eye drops and allergy medicine. By the time we headed to the courthouse, Evelyn looked like her normal, sunshiny self. Court began at 1:30 and we were second in line to go. Judge Cunningham presided over the hearing. It was very quick! By 2:30, we were headed for home and Daddy was headed to SLU to take a final. As we look back on the journey, we are so grateful for the sacrifice the birthmom made in giving her up for adoption and the excellent care she received from her foster mom, Mrs. Lee. It has been a long journey to get to this point. Now, we can officially say we are a family of three!