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It's official -- we get to keep her! : )
All,
Well, we went to court today to finalize Addie's adoption. Everything went well, and it was a nice event. They do it first thing in the morning, before the regular court schedule, and they have it in the judges chambers. The judge and her various staff members were all female, so there was lots of extra ooohing and aaaahing about how cute the girls were, etc. The judge was very nice and personable, and told stories about her now grown kids and asked us lots of questions about us, the kids, etc. Just chit-chatty type of stuff. She did go over the official stuff, which ends up sounding a lot like a marriage ceremony -- Do you promise to love and care for this child, do you promise to provide for them, do you promise to love them equally to any other children you might have, etc. I do, I do, I do. After she signed the official document and made Addie's ours forever, she gave Addie and Taylor each a little teddy bear, and then came around the desk and posed for photos. She gave us all hugs, including the girls, and played catch with Taylor and her teddy bear. It was really nice. After court we went over to Marie Calendars for breakfast -- a tradition that we started when we finalized Taylor's adoption a year and a half ago. It was a good day! -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys, 1/3/03 -- Little Miss Manners, who says, "No skank you" and "Tank you very much, momma." Addison Grace, 9/30/04 -- The Prodigy, who can now roll over, and pull herself to standing while holding onto someone's fingers! Check out the family! -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password |
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congrats! A nice end a nice beginning all at once. Your adoption story
when addie was born has really stuck with me! hope you are feeling better about things too, your feelings and all... christine "Jamie Clark" wrote in message ... All, Well, we went to court today to finalize Addie's adoption. Everything went well, and it was a nice event. They do it first thing in the morning, before the regular court schedule, and they have it in the judges chambers. The judge and her various staff members were all female, so there was lots of extra ooohing and aaaahing about how cute the girls were, etc. The judge was very nice and personable, and told stories about her now grown kids and asked us lots of questions about us, the kids, etc. Just chit-chatty type of stuff. She did go over the official stuff, which ends up sounding a lot like a marriage ceremony -- Do you promise to love and care for this child, do you promise to provide for them, do you promise to love them equally to any other children you might have, etc. I do, I do, I do. After she signed the official document and made Addie's ours forever, she gave Addie and Taylor each a little teddy bear, and then came around the desk and posed for photos. She gave us all hugs, including the girls, and played catch with Taylor and her teddy bear. It was really nice. After court we went over to Marie Calendars for breakfast -- a tradition that we started when we finalized Taylor's adoption a year and a half ago. It was a good day! -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys, 1/3/03 -- Little Miss Manners, who says, "No skank you" and "Tank you very much, momma." Addison Grace, 9/30/04 -- The Prodigy, who can now roll over, and pull herself to standing while holding onto someone's fingers! Check out the family! -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password |
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((((hugs))) Jamie. That sounds like a wonderful day. I am sure there is
relief to know that Addie is all yours now. ) Congratulations!! -- Sue (mom to three girls) "Jamie Clark" wrote in message ... All, Well, we went to court today to finalize Addie's adoption. Everything went well, and it was a nice event. They do it first thing in the morning, before the regular court schedule, and they have it in the judges chambers. The judge and her various staff members were all female, so there was lots of extra ooohing and aaaahing about how cute the girls were, etc. The judge was very nice and personable, and told stories about her now grown kids and asked us lots of questions about us, the kids, etc. Just chit-chatty type of stuff. She did go over the official stuff, which ends up sounding a lot like a marriage ceremony -- Do you promise to love and care for this child, do you promise to provide for them, do you promise to love them equally to any other children you might have, etc. I do, I do, I do. After she signed the official document and made Addie's ours forever, she gave Addie and Taylor each a little teddy bear, and then came around the desk and posed for photos. She gave us all hugs, including the girls, and played catch with Taylor and her teddy bear. It was really nice. After court we went over to Marie Calendars for breakfast -- a tradition that we started when we finalized Taylor's adoption a year and a half ago. It was a good day! -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys, 1/3/03 -- Little Miss Manners, who says, "No skank you" and "Tank you very much, momma." Addison Grace, 9/30/04 -- The Prodigy, who can now roll over, and pull herself to standing while holding onto someone's fingers! Check out the family! -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password |
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Congratulations. That sounds so nice, how great to have such a
personable judge. Shelley mom to Jacob (3 yo) edd mar 30/05 |
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CONGRATS! WOOOOHOOOO!
Tori -- Bonnie 3/02 Xavier 10/04 Goal 1- lose 20 lbs By May 1st (6# to go) "Jamie Clark" wrote in message ... All, Well, we went to court today to finalize Addie's adoption. Everything went well, and it was a nice event. They do it first thing in the morning, before the regular court schedule, and they have it in the judges chambers. The judge and her various staff members were all female, so there was lots of extra ooohing and aaaahing about how cute the girls were, etc. The judge was very nice and personable, and told stories about her now grown kids and asked us lots of questions about us, the kids, etc. Just chit-chatty type of stuff. She did go over the official stuff, which ends up sounding a lot like a marriage ceremony -- Do you promise to love and care for this child, do you promise to provide for them, do you promise to love them equally to any other children you might have, etc. I do, I do, I do. After she signed the official document and made Addie's ours forever, she gave Addie and Taylor each a little teddy bear, and then came around the desk and posed for photos. She gave us all hugs, including the girls, and played catch with Taylor and her teddy bear. It was really nice. After court we went over to Marie Calendars for breakfast -- a tradition that we started when we finalized Taylor's adoption a year and a half ago. It was a good day! -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys, 1/3/03 -- Little Miss Manners, who says, "No skank you" and "Tank you very much, momma." Addison Grace, 9/30/04 -- The Prodigy, who can now roll over, and pull herself to standing while holding onto someone's fingers! Check out the family! -- www.MyFamily.com, User ID: Clarkguest1, Password: Guest Become a member for free - go to Add Member to set up your own User ID and Password |
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On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 23:33:56 -0800, "Jamie Clark"
wrote: All, Well, we went to court today to finalize Addie's adoption. Everything went well, and it was a nice event. They do it first thing in the morning, before the regular court schedule, and they have it in the judges chambers. The judge and her various staff members were all female, so there was lots of extra ooohing and aaaahing about how cute the girls were, etc. The judge was very nice and personable, and told stories about her now grown kids and asked us lots of questions about us, the kids, etc. Just chit-chatty type of stuff. She did go over the official stuff, which ends up sounding a lot like a marriage ceremony -- Do you promise to love and care for this child, do you promise to provide for them, do you promise to love them equally to any other children you might have, etc. I do, I do, I do. After she signed the official document and made Addie's ours forever, she gave Addie and Taylor each a little teddy bear, and then came around the desk and posed for photos. She gave us all hugs, including the girls, and played catch with Taylor and her teddy bear. It was really nice. After court we went over to Marie Calendars for breakfast -- a tradition that we started when we finalized Taylor's adoption a year and a half ago. It was a good day! Awesome :-) I was smiling while I read this Nan |
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Awww...that sounds like such a sweet way to celebrate Addie becoming
finally and irrevocably yours! I love that the people at the court were so friendly! Congratulations! Irene |
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Yay! Congratulations!
Sharalyn mom to Alexander James (9/21/01) |
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Congratulations - what a nice way to make it official! And it sounds like
the judge and staff were great. Sarah |
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Jamie Clark wrote: Well, we went to court today to finalize Addie's adoption. It sounds like a wonderful happy day! Congratulations!!! Amy |
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