we were reading books together and Maryn said she wanted to read to Theo, so I propped him up and snapped a few pictures...too cute!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Christmas with Rochelle's family
After we opened gifts at home we made our way to Cicero to my parents house. Of course there was more eating, a little wii playing, and yes...more gifts. It was great to be together!
Theo and his soon to be Aunt Lindsey! My brother Scott and Lindsey are getting married August 6th, 2011 :)
Stockings...I think I saw some m&m's!!
Theo got some cars...yay for boy toys!!
Maryn and Uncle Scott with her new sleeping bag!
our only family picture at Christmas :)
Christmas morning!!!!!
our tree
Santa gifts...a giggling gorilla for Theo and a kitty for Maryn
she loved her kitty!!
really excited to get into her stocking!!
Theo's !st Christmas!!!!
Mommy got new boots!
Theo got a giraffe from Maryn :)
Maryn got a Strawberry Shortcake doll from Theo :)
Daddy opening his tickets to the PGA Tour Memorial Tournament in Ohio
oh my, he looks so excited in this picture!!
Little People Learning Zoo!
Merry Christmas!!!!!
Christmas Eve with Jeremy's family
Christmas Eve was spent in Lapel with Jeremy's family. The afternoon was spent eating, laughing, playing and of course opening presents! That evening we attended the Christmas Eve service at Jeremy's parents church. It was great to see some old friends and extended family.
Maryn and Stone
Great Grandma Stephenson kept Theo nice and cozy :)
Maryn took this picture...I think its pretty good!
one of my favorite pictures!!
Turner and Aunt Heather helping Maryn open one of the games she got
Theo and a new snail toy (a little blurry...oops!)
Big Day!
On December 23rd, we were thrilled to celebrate an early Christmas present and have Theo's final court date. He is officially Theodore Cain Stephenson!! What a joy and blessing this little baby boy has been to us and our family. To think that back in March 2010 we had just finished the paperwork progress and now we are holding our precious son in our arms.
God has been so very faithful in blessing us with two beautiful children in a way that we may not have originally thought they were going to come. God knew his plan for us all along and when I look back over the years it is now so clear. Funny at the time it seemed unclear! Adoption has touched our lives in an incredible way. As I watched all the other families going before the judge the same day as us, I felt this common bond with them even though I did not know them. We each knew that this day was somewhat of a formality, that the instant our children we placed in our arms they were ours and life was just as it should be.
Theo, I pray you always know just how much you are loved and that that love started long before we even knew you...
the whole family crowded in with the judge :)
The Stephenson family of four!
Theo's aunts, uncles and cousins
great grandmas (minus one)
grandparents
looking quite dapper I might say :)
sooooo in love with you Theodore Cain!!!!
love those cheeks!
always ready to pose for mommy
love kissing those cheeks :)
he holds his head up so well especially when he wants to see you :)
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