We had a great weekend. According to a previous post, we finalized Zander's adoption, sealed him to us and blessed him. A little journaling before pictures. Saturday we were blessed to go to the Twin Falls Temple and have my grandpa EJ Morgan seal Zander to us. What a beautiful thing. Kya was there with us, she sat with Gma Morgan during the sealing. Zander was fascinated with the chandelier and he was as handsome as can be. We were priviledged to have Jerica, Kya's birthmother, hold Zander at the alter. That was an opportunity we were not going to pass up. We had a lot of family and friends there to support us. Tess and Jon were at the temple as well. Now we are eternally as family of four.
Sunday we blessed Zander in our Twin Falls 1st ward. We had grandpas (that were in town) stand in the circle. Gpa Morgan, Gpa Weeks and Gpa Gregersen. Plus my brother EJ and Carl's brother Dee. We have so many great men in all seven of the families, but we limited it to grandpas and immediate brothers. What a beautiful prayer that Zander's father, Carl, gave. I had a few people jot down notes....I will have to go back and type it up for Zander.
After we had a little gathering for Kya's birthday. All seven families were represented at this. Thank you Jeff, Gma Cindy, and Gpa Allen (and respected families) for coming to share this day with us. It was so great to have everyone together and that everyone has chosen to be a part of our family.
Thank you to my mom for hosting the large crowd....I am going to have to build a mansion with a very large party room, just for family gatherings....especially if we add more chillin's to the mix.
Now for the good stuff...pictures of the weekend.
Smiling and ready for a grand weekend.
Kya is already sitting at her new computer, as I type, playing games. We have no chance as parents....our kids are spoiled. How can you not be with 7 grandparents.
I love these pictures. They are priceless for us. We love having such a large and open family. Pictured below:
Left to right
Jon (holding Zander), Tess (Zander's birthparents), Morgan (Jerica's husband), Jerica (Kya's birthmother), Kya, Jeff (Kya's birthfather), Alicia (Jeff's wife), and their little Oakley.
10 comments:
Hey K, the weekend was a big success I would say. I am so happy we got to be a part of it even though somehow we totally eluded all the photos. The photo session of the kids was amazing you do have to very cute models. It's time to do ours again.
What a special weekend for your family. Congrats! And your WHOLE family being there... wow! That is seriously so wonderful that your family is so open and that your kids birth parents are still a part of their lives. It just makes me so happy for all of you. What an amazing example you all are to all of us.
Yay! I have been waiting for these pictures! Looks like a great weekend.
I admire you so much girl! Wow! what a great day! And you look absolutely gorgeous!
WOW! We couldn't be happier for you all. What a neat experience. Your kids are adorable, and they are the luckiest to have you and Carl. We love and miss you guys!
I continue to stand in AWE of you and your life. I LOVE how included the birthparents are. I seriously can't help but be teary when I see these pictures. AMAZING! What a beautiful family you have. I just love you. :) We still have unfinished business...so when you have a minute, will you email me? Thanks bunches Paula!
Paula just wanted to say what a neat family I think you have and let you know how inspiring I think you are so thanks !!
Paula and Carl, What a wonderful weekend we had! Thank you so much for letting us be part of your lives. You will never know how much happiness you have brought to our lives. You guys rock!
What a great couple of days. We are so happy for you!
Love the last photo, Kya's such a goof:)
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