ADOPTION DAY IS HERE!!

Well Reela has legally changed to Maiya Reela-Gayle Fenwick!! We are now as her parents just as we are to the boys!! Another blessing in life has happened and we are so happy. Thank you Lord.
We actually had a hearing with us and the lawyers. It was so nice,and that it was only us in the room. The boys had a front row seat,Shane and I and Maiya got to set right by the lawyers,Richard and Maiya's gaurdian litam. First the judge talked to the boys and made them comfortable which I liked. She spoke to them and asked them about school and all. Then she handed them some gifts from her,A certificate to go eat and a YMCA free pass and then gave them each a sweet bird...Mr. Beek. She also gave Maiya a little beenie dog named "Spunkie",boy did that name fit this morning for her. She was ready to go today!! When we first got to the court house,she was walking all over the place,clapping and laughing! Everyone loved her pink and gold Indian outfit!! The pants where a little big,but it worked!!:)
We raised our right hand together and the questions came from both lawyers!! Informational type. When the judge finally made the statement after about 20 minutes,I could have cried,but I didn't just looking at her and Shane and hearing those words from the judge gave me great joy. Hearing her legal name...WOW. Finally,we can breather a little easier,and also a little sad that the adoption journey is over,but then again it is just the beginning of more great things to come for us all as the Fenwick Five. Next we took some pictures and that was it. As we left the lawyer said he would like a copy of one of the pictures with us and him,and then he pat me on the back and told us all to take care. I thought that was so sweet. It was sincere,I knew it. They said they don't get to do these kinda good things often enough. It was a blessing to all. Even the sheriff's were smiling.
Then we took some pictures outside the courthouse and headed to Country cupboard to eat.It was s uch a bright pretty day today!! Maiya konked out on the way home. This was a big day for us all. Shane had to go to work,but I am gonna stay up and wait for him tonight,I still can't believe it!! YIPPE!! Now we apply for her ss card and proof of citizenship!!