Our Family is Forever!!!

We were finally able to have Jax sealed in the temple. I know 7 and a half months doesn't seem like long, but I feel like we were waiting for this day for forever. We had Jax sealed to us in the Jordan River Temple on April 24. It was honestly one of the most amazing days that I have had so far. Jax was so good and cooperated so well. It was such a neat experience, Jax just looked at the sealer with his big brown eyes and focused on him. It was almost as if he knew what was happening. It was a very emotional experience. It is nice to know that he is now part of our family for forever!!!

Our Forever Family!!!

I loved this picture of him. Jax loves being the center of attention and just soaked it all in.

Our family who came to the sealing. We are so grateful to have such supportive families. I love our families so much. It is such a nice feeling to know that Jax will have all of these people and many more to support him and be such great examples for him. He is truly one loved baby!!!

Our handsome little man. I was so excited to find a tie that fit him. He looked so cute! He liked the tie as well and thought it made quite a fun toy to suck on.

I am so grateful that we have the opportunity to be the parents of this special baby. He honestly lights up my life and I can't imagine life without him. I am forever amazed at the love and joy he has brought into our home. I am so grateful that I have been given the opportunity to be his mom. I am also so grateful that we have the opportunity to be a forever family!!!

Swimming

We took Jax swimming for the first time. We went to the South Jordan indoor pool. He actually did very well and seemed to like it quite a bit. He loved kicking his legs and splashing with his hands. After about 45 minutes he decided he was cold so I got him out and wrapped him in his towel. Gary stayed in the pool, after a few minutes of drying Jax saw his dad and decided he wanted to go back in. I think we had a successful trip and will definitely go back soon.

Jax was very fascinated with the water. After a bit I think it became a little overwhelming to him. He loved watching all of the people at the pool as well.

They had these little baby bouncer swings, Jax loved them!!

He is Official

We went to court on Monday, April 12 to finalize Jax's adoption. Jax is now officially a Lowry! It was such a cool day. I have never been to court so it was quite the experience. Let's just say I am a big cry baby and was very emotional through the whole thing (let's just blame it on the extra hormones running through my blood). It is so nice to know that he is now ours. As cool as this day was I am even more excited to take him to the temple. Less than 2 weeks and then he is ours forever.


This is a picture from the back of the courtroom. It was surprisingly very official, it was a little strange to be sworn in and I found myself giggling a bit. Our lawyer luckily was very lighthearted and kept making jokes. He made sure to point out that he is ours through all of lifes trials including Jax turning 16.

Judge Toomey. I am not going to lie she was definitely a little intimidating although very nice.

Our family following the trial. Yes my face is red from crying.


Our family that came.


We feel very lucky to be able to be Jax's parents. We love this kid more than we ever imagined we could. He has become such an important and vital part of our lives. We are so grateful for adoption and for the chance this has given us to be his parents. We love you Jax!!!

Easter

Here are some pictures of our Easter festivities...

Jax enjoyed holding/eating/sucking on the eggs.

Gary showing his pretty green egg,

Me showing off all of our eggs.

Jax playing with the finished product. You can see my hands ready to catch it.

Jax showing off our pretty eggs. He did pretty well and cooperated most of the time.

Jax has started pulling this funny face and giving attitude. This is him not cooperating quite as well.

Jax hugging his new stuffed puppy from his Easter basket. He loves stuffed animals and loves cuddling with them.

The thing Jax loved best in his basket... the grass.

It was so fun having a Jax to share Easter with. I am so excited for next year when he shows even more interest in the festivities.

My Pretty Princess

This is my beautiful little girl!!! I went to go pick up Jaxton from my sister's house and there was a pretty white headband on her table. I put it on Jax, when my cute little neice Lily decided he needed a flower with it. Well this is what we came up with.

Hopefully I did not ruin him for life! I must say though he makes one dang cute little girl!!