Well, IT'S FINAL! This morning, the three of us took a trip to the courthouse to meet with Judge Chirstian. She signed the final decree to finalize our adoption of Lillie. It was quite a formal event. We took all kinds of pictures with the judge, the signing of the final papers, and the courtroom.







After the papers were signed, Judge Christian let Lillie pick out a book.



Then the judge signed her book, gave her some crayons, and put it in a little bag for Lillie to take home.


Of course, Lillie had to also give one of her signature "Big Hugs!"

From L to R: Peter Wiernicki, our adoption lawyer, Jennifer Riesch, our social worker from the adoption agency, and us.

After we left the courthouse, we decided to have a celebratory brunch at Old Ebbitt Grille. Lillie had her own short stack with some cranberry juice. It was a great day!