With the adoption being official, we were able to take little Gabriella to the Temple. October 8th was the big day and it was perfect! Grandpa Grumpy was able to get her to sleep before the sealing and brought a sleeping angel into the sealing room. The Sealer talked to Sam for a few minutes about sealings (what a fantastic opportunity for him to get to be with us in the Temple!) and then Grandma brought the sleeping girl to the alter and held her hand on ours for the sealing. It was short and sweet. There was not a dry eye in the room!
We love this sweet baby. She has made each of us better people. We are so grateful for the wonderful friends and family who support and love us. And we are so grateful to Gabriella's Birth-Mom for this amazing gift.
Our dear friend, Jamie of
Accidentally Creative Photography took some photos for us:
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| This isn't everyone who was with us (some escaped before pictures)! |
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| Notice the matching Father and Son ties! |
After pictures at the Temple, we went to a restaurant to eat lunch:
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| With many people! |
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| After a while, Ella was pooped! |
The next day, Daddy blessed Gabriella at church. Afterward, we celebrated with another party complete with a beautiful cake!
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| It tasted as good as it looked! |
So wonderful! congratulations again!
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