Sunday, May 15, 2011

Five months and finalization

At five months, Mia is all smiles (despite persistent ear infections) and chunkiness. And at five months, Mia legally joined our family. Thanks so much to her wonderful birth mama, who made this possible.



One of the few happy cases a judge gets to hear. Thanks to friends Tonya and Grace for getting up early to witness and photograph the event.

A couple of days later, Pam and Roger joined us for a special father's blessing. It was tender and sweet.

Pam made Mia's beautiful gown and accessories.




We moussed her hair for the occasion.

Mia's new parlor trick.

Playing with the kite -- a gift from the Willmores.

Pam watched Miles and Mia while Matt and I test-drove cars. We found a great deal on Craig's List and Miles had the time of his life building forts with his grandma.

All tuckered out after playing all day with Muga (aka Pam). Still wearing that bandana...

8 comments:

LauraLee said...

She is such a sweetie! I am so excited that you havemoved forward with the adoption.
Congrats!

Emily said...

The pictures of Mia in her blessing dress are precious. She is so adorable and is certainly becoming a cute little chunky monkey! Congrats on finalization, here's hoping we follow in your footsteps soon.

David L said...

Awesome. Excited for you guys. By the way, that judge wouldn't be affiliated with a Sheriff named Rosco P. Coltrane, would he?

Can't wait to see you SOON!

Candace said...

Congratulations. Great post of great events!

shayna said...

I need to start wearing mousse in my hair for special occasions. Mia is stunning. I'm so glad she's official.

Nancy Nina said...

Congrats to you and your darling family. Mia is such a little sweetie and that Miles gets cuter and wittier as the days go by!

Stephanie said...

Hello! Haven't seen your blog in too long! Mia is soooooo cute! Wow! She's beautiful! Can't wait to hang out!

Miles bandana is awesome! He's the best.

kate uslan said...

parlor trick...wow.