Day 6 - Gotcha Day

Today was gotcha day.  The day our lives would change forever.  The day we would finally meet our daughter.  Of course we were nervous and excited.  And of course we had a million thoughts running through our heads.  What would she be like?  Would she be happy or sad when she saw us?  Would she talk or walk?  How would our other kids react to seeing her?

I'm happy to report that the time at the Adoption Center went very well.  We arrived around 10:30AM.  We got all of our "official" business done (fingerprints, family photo, etc) and wrapped up by 12 Noon.  During our time there, the kids all did really well and took right to Ella.  Everyone wanted to see their new sister and love on her.

First Sighting

First time in our arms

First family photo

"Mother" Claire wanted to hold her on her lap most of our time there

First smile courtesy of the pink bunny Deanna brought

Play time at the Adoption Center

We got to sign and seal all of our documents with our thumbprints

Ella was not excited to do fingerprints