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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Mia's Re-Adoption & The Duck's Game

Yesterday was Mia's Re-adoption court date. It was a very quick appointment and literally took 10 minutes. The appointment was at 1:30pm which is right in the middle of Mia's nap so she was not happy during the hearing. She literally screamed during most of the hearing. I have it on video but am having a hard time downloading the video. As soon as I figure it out I will post the video.

This is the official Re-Adoption Picture- yaaaa!!! We are all looking at the camera :)

My friend Tenderly came to the appointment with her son and daughter. Both Kenzie and Landon were adopted through our county (they are biological siblings and were adopted at age 2 and 4) and I attended their adoption court hearing so it was cool that Tenderly was able to come to Mia's. My dad and my sister Cassie also came. Unfortunately most family and friends were working so they were not able to come but we were happy we had a little group there.

Mia was happy while waiting for the hearing but as soon as we went up in front of the judge she lost it. We forgot to bring her paci with us so she was exceptionally unhappy.

Taking our oath and signing some paper (not sure what it was for).


My dad, Mia and I plus the official adotion picture.


We attempted to take some pictures in front of the court house but as always, Owen didn't want to comply. Also, the sun was so bright I could hardly keep my eyes open. Anyway, I think one may be OK.


After the hearing we went to lunch and then we went back to the court to pick up the official paperwork. The paperwork just basically makes the California adoption official and they will send us Mia's birth certificate in 9 months to a year--uggg!! They sent the paperwork to Sacramento and they will generate the birth certificate in 9 months to a year. Oh well, at least we will get one eventually!


After picking up the paperwork we had to run a few errands and then we headed out to look at the cabinets we are putting in our kitchen. After fighting LA traffic we finally headed to the Ducks game that started at 7pm.


THE DUCKS GAME


Here is the crew-- Heather and Brian, The Boys (Jared and Brandon- their daughter Heidi could not make it) and then our family.



Mia spent much of the time at the game going up and down the stairs. She is actually getting very skilled at walking up and down. She uses alternating feet-- very impressive :)


Here is a cure video of Mia and the gang.





Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books





Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books



THE DUCKS WON!!!!! It was a really good game-- lots of fighting-- that always makes for good fun!! They boys were overjoyed- so were the big boys :)

23 comments:

  1. A huge congratulations! I love the family photo in the coutroom. Everyone looks great!

    Lisa

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  2. congrats on the CA re-adopt.

    beverly

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  3. Congrats to Mia and the whole family!! What and exciting day! I can not beleive it takes 9 months for the birth certificate! That is unreal! But at least you will have it.

    Shannon
    Mom to Jack and Palmer

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  4. Congrats on the re-adopt! It's a bit anti-climatic don't you think? Though it is a great opportunity for a photo op! At least you got your court date fast...it took about 2.5 months for us. Our court date was in early December, so three months down, and maybe 6 or 7 more to go?? Our court said 8-10 months.

    Congrats again--we should celebrate by going to Dland! :)

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  5. Love all of your pictures!! Congratulations!! You have such a beautiful family. We are a BIG hockey family too! There is nothing like being there live at a game! Looks like everyone had a great time.

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  6. Love all the pictures and videos. I am so happy for you! We got to do that with my brother and SIL's baby a few months ago. So special! I can't get enough of those cute dimples!

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  7. YEAH!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
    I am sooo happy for all of you...
    Love the pictures...
    Owen cracks me up... he is always doing something funny..
    Have a Great Day girly..

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  8. Congrats on the re-adoption!!! Your family looks great!! I LOVE the flailing (sp??) in Daddy's arms...she does throw fits :) LOL Glad you had a fun night!!

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  9. Congrats Christy. That is a big deal- we have lots of paperwork ahead yet- just getting started. Hopefully her readoption will be completed in 3-5 months. We'll see.
    Enjoy!!
    Heather

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  10. so glad you are done with your paperwork! Wonderful! Ours was in the middle of naptime too! It was the first time Caitlyn had missed a nap since being home! I love her in her blue dress. SO pretty!

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  11. Congrats Bock Clan! Love all the pics at the court house..even the ones of Owen being goofy!

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  12. Congrats to your beautiful family!! You all just "fit" perfectly!

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  13. Congratulations on the readoption! I cant' WAIT to get ours done. What a great day!

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  14. Congratulations on the re-adoption. Looks like everyone had a great time at the hockey game, too!

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  15. Wow! You had a busy day! Cute picture with the judge! Congratulations!

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  16. That's a great family photo with the judge in the background! Congrats! 9mos - a year is so long. We got ours back in about a month (Michigan)! I love the video of Mia clapping at the game. You are brave to take such a little one to a game like that!!!

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  17. Congratulations, what a wonderful day for your family!

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  18. Congratulations to you all!! Everyone looks so happy!

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  19. Congrats!!! What a special day! How funny that Mia was so fussy!! Isn't that the way it always happens!?!? We couldn't do the re-adoption ourself here in Alabama. MAN!! I was So hoping to save that money. It's going to cost us $450...your $25 sounds SO much better to me!!! :)

    Looks like the game was great fun too!!! Have a wonderful day!
    Buffi

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  20. What a very special day and great family photos!!!!!

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  21. Wahoo! Congratulations!! What a happy day - we are awaiting our court date and can't wait to have our big day!

    Mia truly gets cuter by the moment. Loved the pics from the Ducks and the dunes - I love how your family just soaks in life...beautiful.

    Hugs,
    Heather

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