Today we finalized Samuel's adoption. It was a special day. Patricia's parents and Ryan's parents both came to Idaho to be here for the court date. Our LDS Family Services caseworker, Dale Schneider, and our lawyer Royce Lee was there as well. Sam was adorable through the whole thing. We were a little worried because the court was during Sam's naptime, but he was amazing. He was quiet and happy through the entire thing. We made promises to love, support, and care for Sam and we signed some paperwork. It was very tender and special. It was also a gentle reminder of how grateful we were to have an open adoption. We could say confidently that we knew Samuel's birthmother wanted him in our family. That knowledge is a blessing.
Our sweet boy.
Waiting for court to start.
Our sweetheart.
Grandma and Grandpa Kiesel (they drove 6 1/2 hours to be here).
Grandma and Grandpa Davis (they drove 3 hours in the rain and snow to be here).
Reading paperwork.
The court room.
With our Judge
With our Lawyer
With our Caseworker
As a new family, with both sets of Grandparents!
