Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Officially our TJ!

Today was the court date to finalize TJ's adoption.  E & J can not say enough wonderful things about our attorney Jodi Rutstein with Flordia Adoption Law Group and the Social Worker, Jane,  who did our post placement visits for the past three months with Options 4 Adoption in Georgia.  We have had a wonderful experience with these two organizations and highly recommend them to anybody looking into adoption.

TJ wanted to 'dress up' for the big day and wear his bowtie.

Waiting in the office of our friend, T, a local attorney, TJ gets embarrassed by all the attention.


Yep, TJ, those shoes are kinda like J's!


Post court appointment called for a celebration, so E, J, TJ and L (who came all the way from Africa for TJ's big day!) went to Skyview Atlanta, which just opened.

TJ was suitably impressed with the ride, but seemed to like the gentle rocking of the gondolas, he said it was very conducive to a nice nap.

So after a long day, TJ, E and J celebrated the end of their 'probationary' period as official custody of TJ was transferred from their attorney in Florida to them.  Or as J suggested, they are now officially parents and not just 'long term babysitters'! 

While E & J became parents four months ago - its so exciting to be official.  July 24 will be forever be celebrated as TJ Day or Family Day!


2 comments:

  1. Congratulations on becoming Official. We think TJ is a very lucky little boy to have such loving parents as you two. May the Good Lord send special Blessing along with Good Health & Much Happines to E J & TJ. Best Wishes, R & B

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  2. M and I are so grateful everything went well so Congratulations on being Official. We know we did the right thing by getting in touch with Jodi and picking such a loving couple for TJ. May you all continue to have health and happiness and love . L

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