Yesterday we went to refinalize Laina's adoption.This is not required as when an adoption is from China it is finalized when you are there, and she became a U.S. Citizen as soon as we hit U.S. airspace on the way home. However, Laina has a Chinese birth certificate and the U.S. requires this refinalization in front of a Judge to get her a U.S Birth certificate. Everyone recommends it since it will make her life easier, getting enrolled in school, getting her driver's license and everything else you need it for. It gave us a sense of closure and we had friends come with us. Also, today is the anniversary of Gotcha Day, the first time Laina was put in our arms. We have so much to be thankful for. I think I'll keep this post simple, with a photo of us yesterday at the courthouse with the judge and maybe a couple of photos from the actual Gotcha Day 2 years ago. The best day of our lives!
6 comments:
That's so cool you were able to celebrate your gothca day with a new birth certificate!
-Kristin
ummm, if only I could spell gotcha.
-Kristin
Happy Refinalization! and Happy Family day too. Can't wait to see you guys soon.
She's getting her driver's license so soon? Wow, she IS a fast learner!
OMG Taylor and Laina share the same finalization/refinalization day:) 4/8 (T's is 08 but still the same date)! Happy Gotcha Day and congrats on the refinalization. That will definitely make things easier from what I hear. Hope to get in some playdates this summer:) Taylor sends Laina a big hug & kiss:)
Hi Nancy,
Your folks mentioned your blogspot in their 2007 Christmas letter - to which I have just replied! So now I can look at your blog - very impressive! I will send the reference to friends at church who adopted a girl in China. They are also very happy with their decision.
Peg and Larry lived in my house in Cambridge MA when I was @5 years old - wonderful people. I'm glad Laina joined such a fine family!
Love, Edie
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