Caden is finally an Anderson!

On Friday, April 17, 2009, we finally were able to appear in court in order to finalize Caden's adoption. It has been a long road with Caden's adoption. Part of it was because it was an out of state adoption and the other reason was because our life got busy late last year when Cienna was born. So on Friday, we showed up to the courthouse and when the Bailiff called us in, I immediately started crying and a whole flood of emotions came over me. I thought about the time when he was born and how it was just him and I in that hotel room for about 2 weeks. That was one of the hardest times in my life because I missed Luke and Carter like crazy! I thought about the time when Julie (Caden's birthmom) came to the hotel to say good-bye to Caden. I will never forget the look on her face when she knew it may be the last time she would ever see him. I often wonder how someone has that much courage and unconditional love for another. I also thought about how when we got the call that we could leave Delaware and go home to Cali- I cried for about 2 hours while I packed and I was so happy that Caden and I were going to join Luke and Carter and that we could finally be a family. Then, when we got home, I remember the look on Carter's face when we first showed him little Caden and how he looked as if he just saw an angel. Caden is such a sweet little boy and has such an amazing little spirit. His heart is made of gold and he loves his family-especially his brother and his sister. We are truly lucky to have Caden and cannot believe how blessed we are. We love you Caden!

The Victorville Courthouse

Caden- ready to meet the judge! His little spirit shines all the time-
Here we are with the judge. She was very sweet and gave all the kids teddy bears-she also became a little emotional and seemed to truly understand the importance of this day!