Blessings all Around!

On February 6th of 2011 Curtis gave Jace Mervin Dudley a fathers blessing. Both family and friends were there to witness our little handsome guy receive his blessings. Curtis did a wonderful job and we enjoyed visiting with all those who attended.

Jace in his blessing outfit provided and chosen by Grandma Wilde. Thanks Mom!

Me and Jace after the blessing chilling together.

Our Family has also been blessed with the opportunity for Curtis to adopt both Sage and Ashton. this is something Curtis has been thinking about for a long time. He has wanted this from the first day he found out that it was possible. He loves Sage and Ashton and has considered them as his own kids since the beginning.

The judge, Judge Taylor was a very tall man. He was very kind to all of us. Just as we sat down Ashton blurts out to the judge that he knew that if he was not quiet that the judge would throw him in jail. The Judge laughed and told him that he would never do that. Despite the judge consoling Ashton, I don't think Ashton believed him, because before we left Ashton said, "I was good so the judge wont throw me in Jail." Ashton also made comments on the judge robes, letting the judge know that it was warm enough in the building and that he should take the robes off (He thought it was a coat).

Sage sat quietly holding some daffodils that Connie (A family Friend of ours) gave to her. We were asked a few questions by the lawyer and the kids were asked a few questions. Then within 10 minutes it was all said and done and the kids were legally Dudley's. Curtis's father was touched and shed a few tears welcoming the kids into their family. And of course Mom Dudley was tickled pink. My Mom (who drove all the way back from Montana in one day to be there) gave the kidos hugs too. It was a good day. Thanks to everyone who came to support the kids and us. And thanks to Curtis for loving me and the kids enough to claim us as his own... We love you Curtis.