Adoption Day

Its the 2 year anniversary of Maia's Adoption Day - May 9, 2013.  Two years ago the little baby who came home with us from the hospital the prior December, and who we had loved every minute of the 5 months we had her in our life, officially, legally, joined me, Jackie, and Ellie as a family.  It's a very special day for us, and brings a variety of emotions with it.

It's a reminder of some of the pain and anguish we went through before the adoption process.  Its a reminder of the nervousness and patience of the adoption process.  And of course, its a reminder of the pure joy we felt on a day like two years ago, when our adoption of Maia was finalized and we had the family we always wanted.

Certain days always stick with people - birthdays, wedding anniversaries, graduations, etc. - but for us, May 9th will always be Adoption Day first and foremost, and will always be one of the most important days of the year.  A day to remember and celebrate the gift that Maia was, is, and will continue to be.

Then..

[caption id="attachment_1019" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Tring to figure out what's in store for her.[/caption]

And now...

[caption id="attachment_1021" align="aligncenter" width="226"] Our little sweet pea growing up.[/caption]