Randman's World

One year ago today (August 1), Charlie became a member of our family. It was on this day that our adoption became finalized, after several delays through the courts. But due to the powerful prayers and good thoughts of our friends and families, the court granted our petition to have Charlie join our family. There has not been one regret since that day.

Just as a reminder, here are some photos from that day, one year ago!

The new proud parents in the courtroom, moments after the judge rendered her decision and finalized the adoption. Needless to say, we were relieved (after 2 other failed court hearings).

After we scrambled to get documents from government offices, we picked Charlie up from the children's home later that afternoon, and headed back to the hotel. He was a bit freaked, but was good as gold.

Charlie and his new mommy, asleep in the bed at the Korvet Hotel.

This has been a hectic day for such a little guy!

It's been a wonderful year. A year of discovery, wonder, laughter, lack of sleep, worry, kisses, singing, jumping, chasing, splashing, and . . . a year of being a family.