Adoption Finalization

This posting is out of order (no pun intended), but here we are at the courthouse on March 11th. During this momentous week, our hearts were bursting with love and gratitude for Kelsey and Zach--Oliver's birth parents--as well as for Oliver. They have blessed us beyond measure.

What a WONDERFUL week!

Our family has had such a wonderful week. We have been truly blessed, and we hope to remember the events of the past few days forever. We started on Tuesday at the Third District Court in Salt Lake City where we finalized our adoption of Oliver. We were able to tell the court publicly how wonderful our lives have been since Oliver was born. The judge was very kind and was quite taken with how adorable she thought Oliver was. She even gave us a video transcript of the whole event to take home.

On Saturday we were able to be sealed with Oliver as an eternal family in the Salt Lake Temple, and today we blessed Oliver at church. Afterwards, we had friends and family over to the house to celebrate the special occasion. We are so grateful to everyone who has helped make this such a memorable week. We are again overwhelmed by all the love and support of our family, friends, and ward members who have helped make the past few days so special for us. Thanks to all of you.

Favorite Things

Happy 6 month birthday to Oliver! Here are a few of O's favorite things lately.

Tubby Time

Checking out the lambies on the feet of his PJ's

His silky blankie that he loves to rub on his face as he falls asleep.

My First "Food"!

This video clip is of Oliver having his first "food," (not counting rice cereal.) Mmmmm....Carrots! It also captures one of Oliver's latest endearing mannerisms, which is to twirl his feet when he is feeling satisfied.

My Funny Valentine

BARF-O-RAMA

I gave Auntie Kinners a special treat yesterday...not just down through her brassiere to her navel, but IN HER MOUTH! Score! Kinsey was thrilled that my mom had the camera handy as usual.

Breakfast with Uncle Chavis

My Top 10 Favorite Things about Oliver (today)

10. His deliciously chubby thighs.
9. His gorgeous red lips.
8. His EXTRA strong grip when he grabs my hands and fingers.
7. The funny way he uses his tongue to entertain himself, licking his fists, fingers, toys, etc.
6. The way he kicks his legs frantically when he gets excited. He could churn butter with those things.
5. His soft and perfect skin. It is so gorgeous and evenly colored.
4. His kissable, plump cheeks.
3. His adorable eyes and long eyelashes.
2. His hair. Come ON!
1. The way he smiles at me first thing in the morning and throughout the day.

Oliver, We love you. Thank you for making our lives beyond wonderful.

b is for bubbles

We caught Oliver making some delightful baby noises this morning. After watching it a few times we think he isn't just making noises but having a full on conversation.

Photos from February

We think Oliver has some rather remarkable eyelashes to go with his great hair. Don't you?

Oliver concentrating.