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Eliana's Gotcha Day

   This post is just going to be pictures from Eliana's Gotcha Day - 10.7.2019. All photos are credited to my incredibly talented sister, Mandy Keel and Mandy Loves Eric Photography

We wanted to fill the courtroom, and our village showed up

This girl loves her Papa


It's like she knew it was going to be a good day






The judge had each big kid come up, declare "Adoption Granted" and pound the gavel


The incredible judge and our wonderful attorney

Our village


I love this picture, holding my daughter is my nephew who was adopted into our family 7 years ago. It's as if Ellie knows the special bond they now share. 

Ellie and her grandmothers


My parents



Ellie and her grandfathers

Aaron's Dad

Ellie loves Tia Katie

Tia Katie and Uncle Cav


Aaron's parents


Aunt Mandy, Uncle Eric and family








All the grandkids on my side of the family





     A huge thank you to everyone who made the trip to courthouse to witness our happy ending. Thank you to our families who traveled from many states (some just for 24 hours) to be here as our family grew. Thank you to our church family, not only for filling the courtroom, but for helping put out food at the party and for helping to clean up after, and also for being in the trenches with us day in and day out. Our journey would not be possible without you.

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