well folks, it's official.
elsa is an anderson. and a citizen of the U.S. of A.
we had our re-adoption court date yesterday morning to finalize everything.
(i wish i could say it was a joyous occasion, but we had to wait over an hour before seeing the judge---and we had 3 very squirrely children with us---and i was hungry. enough said.)
but, we finally were able to see him, and within about 3 minutes it was all official.
that smile on my face is a "yessssssssss, it's done and we can get out of here and i can get some food in my belly" smile.
but in all seriousness, it's a huge step forward for our family.
she is finally elsabeth mae anderson.
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okay lovelies, your turn!
here's the nitty gritty on embrace the camera---PLEASE READ:
-if these guidelines aren't followed then your link will be deleted---ETC is not about promoting ourselves or our blogs so please don't use our link tool to do such a thing.-
1. take a picture of YOU with your kids, spouse, friends, etc. the point of embrace the camera is to get in front of the camera and to document a bit of yourself.
2. link up your POST, not your blog.
3. link back to our blog by a text link or using our button IN YOUR POST.
4. and lastly, have fun and visit each other!
leave each other lots of love---it's not easy to get in front of the camera---bravo to all of you who join us every week! your family will thank you for it one day :)







What a beautiful moment, minus the hunger and the squirmy kiddlets.
ReplyDeletePS: love the hair cut, SUPA cute.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
miss you!
yay!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elsa!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
ReplyDeleteYay Elsa!!!! What a huge, awesome step for you guys!!! I am so happy for you!!! Many BLESSINGS!!
ReplyDeletei bet that feels amazing to know it is official. congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Elsa! I have an adopted brother and I love him so much. Amazing thing you are doing!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, yes, I did mean to link to another post! Thank you for letting me know! I have added the correct link.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry- I hope you didn't think I was trying to link up a giveaway on the sly! I know this is not the place for that- I totally respect what you've done with this linky- it has helped me to get myself into more pictures & keep in mind the goal to have more than 2 or 3 pics of my family with me in them at the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeletehooray for elsabeth mae and your wonderful family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Andersons! I think of you often, Emily, and pray for you in your adoption journey! May you receive the strength you need!
ReplyDeletecongrats!! that is so wonderful:)
ReplyDeleteYah! Congrats!!
ReplyDeletehooray!! congratulations, anderson family!
ReplyDeletewhat a happy day!
yay! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteyahoo! how wonderful :)
ReplyDeletecongratulations!!! that's a great picture to capture an even greater moment!!
ReplyDeleteHooray!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! Looks similar to the courtroom in the big building in Orlando that we adopted our son. Many blessings!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What a big day!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo wonderful! I love adoption. Did you know this past Sunday was "Adoption Sunday". Our pastors preached on adoption and it was so wonderful. God bless your little family!!
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Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could have looked as happy as you if I was pregnant and hungry. I would have been grouchy.
yay yay yay!!! praise God!
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talesforkarina.blogspot.com
Congrats to your whole family!!! What a great moment!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your sweet family! =)
ReplyDeleteso awesome!
ReplyDeleteCute photo! Congratulations to the whole Anderson crew! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the family (officially) Elsa! :)
Yay! It's done. :)
ReplyDeleteyay elsa! yay anderson crew!
ReplyDeletecongratulations, elsa! how joyous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! And her name has quite the ring to it!!! Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteshe is a blessed little girl, with an amazing family. God bless you all!
ReplyDelete"Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it."
1 Thess. 5:24
xo
mary
That's so fantastic!! Congratulations to you and your sweet family!
ReplyDeletecongrats to you and your family! So wonderful.. I love her name too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I just found your blog through a friend and it looks like fun--busy, but fun! I just had to join in.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious, did Elsa speak English when she joined you?
Congratulations friend! I love her name....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Anderson Family!! So happy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! How wonderful. You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeletewelcome to 'merica elsa.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you guys!! God is so good. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! Congrats :)
ReplyDeleteTHIS is so awesome! CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to see this come full circle, thank you for sharing your adoption journey with us. Look forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on elsabeth mae anderson's official adoption!
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