Signed, SEALED, Delivered - I'M YOURS!

This last weekend was super special! I got to go to the temple and be sealed to my Mommy and Daddy forever. We got dressed up in white and were surrounded by so many family and friends. Daddy also knew that Grandma was there (she helped me find my way to my family in heaven). I know that it was super special because when I came into the room, Mommy and Daddy started crying. Here are some pictures of us at my temple:

Then on Sunday, I got to be blessed at church. It was such a good day because Miss Amanda and her family came to see me.
It sure was a great weekend, and I'm thankful for everyone who was able to come and see me for these special days.

Finally Finalized!

Friday morning was a very special day - it was the day that my adoption was finalized! Mommy and Daddy had to wake me up and get me ready to get to the courthouse on time. Once we got there, we met up with Grandpa and Grandma Sherry, and Grandma and Pompa. We went in to the courtroom to meet with Judge John Paul Kennedy. First, the lawyer asked the case worker some questions, like if Mommy and Daddy were good parents. Then Daddy had to answer some questions, like what is his birthdate, and Mommy's birthdate, and when they got married. It's a good thing he knew all those dates! Then the lawyer asked Mommy if what Daddy said was true - she got the easy questions! After that, the judge had read everything and liked all the answers so he said that the adoption was finalized.

It definitely was nice for that step to be completed, because the next step will be extra special. I get to be sealed to my Mommy and Daddy next Saturday - then we will be a forever family! YAY!

6 Months Already!

Can you believe it? I am getting so old! I saw Dr. Z today for my 6 month check up and he was so surprised that I can sit all by myself and that I am almost crawling. He said that must mean that I'm really smart. He also said that I could now eat ice cream if I want to... I can't wait to tell Pompa this. He secretly keeps feeding it to me and then when Mommy finds out she gets mad at my Pompa. Dr. Z gave Mommy some medicine for my face... it's always so itchy so hopefully this will make me all better! The cute nurse weighed and measured me and these are my new stats:

Weight: 17.5 lbs - 50th percentile
Length: 26 inches - 25th percentile
Head: 17 inches - 45th percentile

I don't know what those numbers mean, but I think it must mean that I'm growing SO big! In November, Mommy and Daddy took me to get my picture taken and they just realized that they never shared any of my fun pictures. I was just a little guy back then, but here they are:

I'm so excited for next Friday - we get to go downtown to the courthouse and my adoption will be finalized. I can't wait to share those pictures with you next week!!!

Happy New Year!

First of all, a big congratulations to my cousin, Tyler, and his new wife, Camille. We are so happy for you! It was such an amazing day, and such a sweet ceremony (talking about adoption and angels from beyond).
Last week was so awesome. Daddy got to take the whole week off of work, so I got to spend a lot of time with him. I sure love my Daddy!

I guess it was an extra super special night on Saturday - something about sending out the old and ringing in the new. My grandparents and aunts and cousins came over to my house to play games and eat yummy food. I sure like to play with all of them, but they wouldn't share their food with me :( Before I went to sleep, Mommy and Daddy let me wear this special hat.

I guess the party continued after I fell asleep - look how much fun they had! But at least I got a lot of sleep....they didn't!

I suppose I should put together some resolutions for this new year. I'll list just a few:

1. Learn how to crawl.



2. Learn how to walk.



3. Say mama, dada, and hamburger.



4. Grow some teeth.



5. Start saving my pennies to go towards college. Mommy is always telling me how smart I am, and college can be expensive, so might as well start saving now - I'm not getting any younger!



6. Try new foods - normally resolutions include losing weight, but I think I'd like to gain some weight this next year. I'm a little tired of eating formula and rice cereal - even vegetables are getting to be a little boring. Give me some fruit!



7. Take a much needed vacation. I've been stuck in this house for too long - it's time to go see the world!



8. Get sealed to my Mommy and Daddy - this will be happening in just 3 weeks! I am so excited!

I hope everyone else has a happy and healthy new year, and may all your wildest dreams come true!