Signed, Sealed and Delivered

The 6 month mark is very exciting in the adoption world.

It is the time when all can be finalized.

On July 26th, 2012 we went to court where we stood before a judge and made a promise that we 

would love and care for our child as if he were our own flesh and blood.

We promised that our child we receive the same rights and become our heir as if he were our flesh and blood.

 We signed our names willingly,

 and thrilled that this was almost done.

 Miles slept through the excitement,

 But literally woke up the second our family applauded when the judge announced
the
finalization of Miles adoption.

I whispered to Romney that it felt like we just got married.

One week later on our 9th wedding anniversary 

WE WERE SEALED IN THE TEMPLE.

Some family flew in, some family drove from far away places, and some live around the corner,

but all made a huge sacrifice to be a part of our special day.

It was the middle of the week, in the middle of the day.

We love our families and appreciate the love and support they have shown towards baby Miles.

 Miles was darling the whole day.

He blew raspberries and cooed at everyone.

 He was a trooper in the over 100degree weather.

 I loved celebrating our anniversary in the temple with our baby.

I love that we are all sealed together forever.

I love my little family.

 I didn't know my heart would ever feel this way.

  I didn't know the amount of love I could possibly have for a baby.

I didn't know that being a mother could change you.

and now I do 

and I am grateful.