A Family is Born

December 19, 2011 marks the birth of our family... again!!

Happy Adoption Day, Joshua!

Here is our perfect day captured in pics by grandpa (thanks, Dad!):

So excited to get to that courthouse!

Look at these beautiful children
All different shapes, sizes, colors... all perfect!

Joshua is just about to become an official Wiederhold
Happiness!!

Love these boys!
Lets go see the judge!

In the courtroom... the kids were a bit intimidated.

Josh's fans sitting behind us!

This judge created such a warm, and loving experience in the courtroom. She said that the 2 best things a judge gets to do is perform marriage and adoption ceremonies because these create families. In my heart, this judge is performing a miracle... she is blessing me with the opportunity to be a mother to this child, and for us to be a family. She performs heaven's work.
Childbirth is a miracle... adoption is a miracle...


The judge asked Caleb, "What does it mean to adopt?"
Caleb gave a heartfelt reply with tears in his eyes, "It means Josh is a part of my family, my brother."

The judge asked if Ben and I promise to love Josh and provide him with all that he needs (I know she worded it a bit different, but that's what I heard). We both took our turn, raised our hand and said, "Yes!"

She then asked each one of the kids if they would love Josh. Each one took their turn and said, "Yes!"

A Family is Born

Braden has just been through this a few months earlier, so he is giving lots of support!

Jump for joy!!!

Thumbs up... whew!!!

We love love love love love you, Joshua!