Ava is now a BASSETT

Well yesterday we finalized Ava's adoption. It was an exciting day, but we are the most excited for the temple this Saturday. The whole finalization was a quick process. Our lawyer and LDS family services presented the paperwork to the judge and he looked through it while our lawyer asked us questions. (we were sworn in first) Silly questions, like..." Do you love this child? Do you promise to take care of her and raise her to be a productive person in society?" YES....of course. The Judge was dazzled by Ava's cuteness and when we were having pictures taken she kept trying to grab his robes. It was funny. The pictures are blurry, and I am kind of bummed.....but I am thinking that the lady taking them maybe pushed the wrong button? The Judge went back into his chambers after pictures and got Max and Ava a present. He knelt down and held up a gold George Washington dollar coin to Max and asked him if he knew what it was. Max said, "Moneys!", and then Judge Beachem gave Max one and then gave Max a 2nd one, to keep safe for Ava. Max was so excited. I was impressed by how nice our Judge was. We left the court and got our 'OFFICIAL' paperwork for Ava and now we just have to wait for the Birth Certificates to come in the mail. Matt had to go back to work right away, but Max, Ava and I went to celebrate and got icecream. What a wonderful day. Now we just have to get ready for this weekend. I better stock up on some tissues, because I have a feeling it's going to be an emotional couple of days