We finally adopted Droiy. June 9th, 2011 was the day we were officially declared to be Droiy's legal parents. The adoption certificate was signed in court in at 9 the morning by the Judge in front of our family. Our (new) lawyer, Robin Pope, was awesome! She made everythin happen so smoothly. If you ever need an international adoption attorney, we would gladyl recommend her.
Droiy wanted to wear a tie for the adoption. He was really excited to look just like his Papa. He was a little nervous, as you can see. But as soon as he got to the court house the police officer gave him a sticker badge and he got excited all over again!!
We received his birth certificate in the mail a few days later which lists Sarah as his legal mother and Ben as his legal father. Thanks to you all for your prayers and support. We really felt loved and help up through this whole adventure. We have another member of the family to pass on the legacy!
It is all done! Or should we say, it is just beginning...?
YAY! Congrats :) Does your lawyer by any chance do re-adoptions? I'm wanting to readopt all 3 kids so they have American birth certificates... makes life easier on them as adults!
ReplyDeleteyay! Yay! so excited for you guys. We need to get together some time.
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats! I used Robin's DIY re-adoption packet and it wasn't too hard (though it took me forever to just do it as I'm a bit of a procrastinator!). So let your friends above know that if they want to save money-they can buy the paperwork and instructions for about $200 . .
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