Today we officially became Angelina's parents! Court lasted about an hour. The whole experience was very positive, and emotional (notice my puffy face!). First I spoke before the court, for about 15 minutes, then Eric addressed the court. Then the baby home representative, social worker, and prosecutor addressed the court and gave their recommendations that we be declared Angelina's parents.
After a very, VERY, short deliberation, the judge returned and declared that we are now Angelina's legal parents. It was an overwhelming, awesome moment! Tomorrow we get to visit OUR DAUGHTER, ANGELINA. We sign her out of the baby home on March 15th, and begin the final leg of this journey together, as a family of three. We feel incredibly blessed and are very thankful that Russia allowed us to adopt this precious child!
Today we officially became Angelina's parents! Court lasted about an hour. The whole experience was very positive, and emotional (notice my puffy face!). First I spoke before the court, for about 15 minutes, then Eric addressed the court. Then the baby home representative, social worker, and prosecutor addressed the court and gave their recommendations that we be declared Angelina's parents. 
After a very, VERY, short deliberation, the judge returned and declared that we are now Angelina's legal parents. It was an overwhelming, awesome moment! Tomorrow we get to visit OUR DAUGHTER, ANGELINA. We sign her out of the baby home on March 15th, and begin the final leg of this journey together, as a family of three. We feel incredibly blessed and are very thankful that Russia allowed us to adopt this precious child! 
Eric & Kathryn: CONGRATULATIONS! I am sitting here sobbing as I read your wonderful news, knowing the emotion you must be feeling at this moment. I love you both and what amazing parents you will be!!!!! This has been a wonderful journey that you have allowed us, your family, to accompany you on. TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOUR LITTLE ANGELINA! Lori (Aunt Lori)
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo! Love the sound of that word DA, you are the parents! Congratulations and can't wait to see pictures soon of your sweet angel!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Can't wait to see a picture of her!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Wonderful news! Can't wait to see pictures of your sweet little girl! Love her name! Hoping March 15th gets here quick!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great moment! Congratulations! I think the 15th is the day we pick S up too! Yeah!!!! See you at the baby home:)
ReplyDeleteEric & Kathryn: Congratulations! I never get tired of reading this awesome news! So exciting and what a beautiful name.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see pictures.
Congratulations Mommy and Daddy! What a wonderful day for you and Angeline! Can't wait to finally see her pictures! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteBest news ever!! Congratulations to Mommy, Daddy and to baby Angelina. What a wild ride, but with such a happy ending.
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