A Judge, A Daughter, and a Microphone

Well, it’s official! We signed on the dotted line today, making McKenzie a permanent member of our family. I was extremely emotional this morning with a few tears shed as I prepared for the day, but I was all smiles when we arrived at the court house. Judge Hurley was the presiding judge who processed my adoption and Kim’s back to back in a matter of minutes. When we adopted Maddie, Kim went first and I had to wait almost a year. Judge Hurley processed several adoptions during her lunch hour, swallowing a sandwich whole (I am guessing) between ceremonies. She even granted Maddie’s big sister wish of singing a song into the microphone on the witness stand. Thank God Maddie went with Twinkle Twinkle rather than Shake Your Groove Thing! While other families were waiting, my children were given the opportunity to perform. It was awesome! Many thanks to Nanny for the beautiful dresses!

After the ceremony, we went for ice cream sundaes and then a nap at the new house. It has been a very special day. Stay tuned for celebration details coming in January. I don’t think I can do one more thing in the month of December!