Oh Happy Day!

Finally...FINALIZATION! I can't tell you how great if feels! To know the long process is over and our daughter is legally ours...it's a beautiful, beautiful thing. A very special day. 

We kept it low key and only invited the parents along. We didn't want anyone to feel obligated and also wanted to keep it simple. Our family and friends have done so much for us and her already. But my Aunt Lu and her daughter showed up with my Mom and it was a real nice surprise. After the proceedings, we walked to a nice little cafe 2 blocks down and had a great lunch together. It was 104 F Wednesday and kinda ironic that is was as hot as our first big day - the board meeting in Bkk on Sept 23rd. However, unlike the DSDW lobby, the courthouse was air conditioned. This, too, was a beautiful thing! :-)

Mommy & Ruby before we left Grammy & Pappy's house.

Daddy & Ruby's turn.

The Grandmoms walk Ruby in the Courthouse. She was so excited to see everyone she kept switching holding hands with all the grandparents. When we got in the room, she walked over to every one there individually to say hi. It was so sweet.

Happy -freshly legal - family with the judge. Nice guy.

Another shot without the lollipop in Ruby's mouth! As soon as the judge came in we had to be all quiet and of course THAT'S when Ruby got the hiccups. Mommy (who ALWAYS has water in her bag) had none that day. Luckily, Grammy produced a lolly from her bag and saved the day. Rubes turned around and gave her a very quiet and sweet little "thank you" then happily settled into my lap.

Our sweet pea on her special day.

Ruby kissing her new Thai Barbie we gave her. Since she is so into Barbies and her princess dolls lately I wanted to make sure she had a Thai one. She loved it and we talked about it being from Thailand and having beautiful eyes and hair and skin like Ruby. She seemed pleased with this.

Ruby plays peek-a-boo with Grandma at the restaurant window. Such a sweet moment.

Hanging out on Jeff's parents patio later. They surprised Ruby with a special present. A beautiful gold and diamond necklace and earring set that was a gift from Pappy to Grammy many years ago. They had been saving it for the first Grandaughter. We were very touched at their thoughtfulness and love for our daughter and Ruby was very excited to put the necklace on. 

Mommy & Daddy looking on with admiration.

Grammy and Pappy have a moment with Ruby.

Such a great family we have. A wonderful immediate family and big beautiful extended family. We get to see some of our cousins at the beach next weekend and are really looking forward to it. But most of all, we are grateful to have our sweet little girl home with us...forever. We are blessed beyond measure.