Our Adoption Day

September 9, 2013 will go down in the history books as our family Adoption Day. What a journey this has been to finally call a child my own. I couldn't have told you we'd be adopting this way even a year ago but what a giant blessing it is.  I think my favorite part of this whole process is knowing that this little Asher was meant to be in our family. I feel like the luckiest mommy alive.

Officially introducing the newest addition to the Kurt 'n Des clan - Asher Jaren Johnson. Here's how our Adoption Day played out. Such a wonderful morning.

On our way to court

Our family

Asher wanted to do some kissing too

Auntie Natalie

Uncle Anthony and Aunt Delisa

Our attorney thought these two must be related.

Grandma Bushman and Uncle Anthony

It's Official!! Asher signing the decree with Judge Bazzelle

The official signature!

Judge Bazzelle's gift to our little guy, a Curious George monkey

Yeah I was bawling, can you tell?

So thankful for two very supportive families.
Aunt Destinee, Aunt  Dionna, Auntie Natalie, Grandma Cliffie, Us, Judge Bazzelle, Grandma/pa Bushman, Aunt Delisa, Uncle Anthony

"Only time you can make a funny face in court without being in contempt."

Best case worker ever, Candice

Celebrating the IHop way

It's not quite finished. I'm still waiting for the best part of all and that's Saturday when we get to be sealed together as a forever family in the Manti Temple. Oh but this was a wonderful step.