Finalization!

Early this morning we had our court adoption finalization for Benjamin. It was so sweet. We had a really great judge and he was so patient with both kids wanting to play.

Some things about the day:
- Court usually is on time. We finally got to go in the court room 1hr 10min late. We had a lot of entertaining to do in the lobby while we waited!
- We learned from Aria's to take photos first. Drew was missing from most of the photos with her because he was down with the clerk and lawyer getting paperwork.
- My favorite part: Aria had run to the back and was with Papa Jan and yelled. Ben was with us at the front and he turned and yelled back. This is something they like to do a lot and they can get themselves pretty wound up and loud when doing this while laughing. Our lawyer was at the stand and started laughing. He told the judge "Cute little exchange from sister to brother!"
- Aria pushed the red emergency button in the elevator! Hahahaha!
- Ben and the judge have the same middle name (it's the one Ben was given by birth parents) - the judge said he doesn't like it. Hope Ben does! The man Ben was named after is pretty awesome, so that'll help him.
- Pretty cold outside - but better than the pouring rain we had with Aria's!
- Ben was really good sitting up front with us. The Judge was very lax about the kiddos - didn't care if they ran around - but Ben was good anyway.
- Drew's Parents, My Parents, My oldest brother Brian, Next oldest brother Paul and family all attended and helped with the kids.
- Our caseworker Melinda and Our lawyer Paul were great!
- Judge Hansen was awesome!

Photos!

The security guards gave the kids deputy badge stickers after going through security. They loved them!

Getting exited! I love how Ben is looking to Aria! He looks up to her so much.

Everybody who came. Thank you all for sharing with us!

Our caseworker Melinda and I catching up while waiting.

Drinking fountain fun while waiting! Look at those tippy toes! Such a beautiful girl.

Exploring while waiting.

This is what waiting with uncle Paul looks like.

Yay! Finally time to go in!

Getting ready to start! Ben sitting so well with us. Aria sitting with Granny behind us.

With the Judge, Lawyer and caseworker.

Parents!

Our little family and the Judge who helped Team Davis become 4 official!