I couldn’t ask for a better DADDY for the Tot. They are so stinking cute together.
Doug has been waiting for the day that he could officially adopt Tatum as his very own. Tatum already adopted him as her dad the day we got married. (I also did). But, we needed to make it official. The paperwork takes a while, so we finally got to the official date of July 9th. Now, the COVID 19 limited us to just doing a virtual hearing, but we didn’t want to wait until the courts were open. This was just way too exciting.
At 2:15 sharp, we tuned into the court. (Kathy Pidgeon (our lawyer ) and Judge Brame were visually present besides us.
In exactly 7 minutes, she was declared Tatum Isabella Hay officially. WOW!!
Daddy then gave Tot a celebratory card.
This card says it all. Ready for the celebration?
We had hot fudge sundaes together because that is what you eat when you want to celebrate, right!? Then we went swimming of course. The evening would be even better. Cooper watched us get ready. Where are you going?
My girl…she looked like a Daddy’s girl. Beaming. And look at that handsome man!
Ok, we go to pick up Mama. Then she asked. Where are we going?
Fleming’s, my love. Where else do you go when you want to celebrate? Filets, shrimp, wine, and sourdough. Laughs, joy, happiness awaits.
Mama looks ravishing.
More pics of all of us.
Adoration!
We wore masks when we got there, but we got to remove them when we sat down.
Ok, the celebration will now continue! Daddy is about to surprise the Tot with all kinds of joy. He worked SO HARD on this. That is one of many things I love about him. He puts his heart into a gift.
Kaboom! The card exploded all over the table!
It only just begun, sweet girl.
Now, for the real fun:
A box of happy about to be revealed. Bit by bit.
He made a card for each special day. She can redeem them at anytime (except the 16-year old one, HA!). My question…does the Mommy get to come? heehee
Mr. “I can’t draw” outdid himself with his secret talent. He can draw and his mind is full of creativity. I love it! Tatum was blown away, and all of us celebrated with glee.
Thank you Doug for a lovely evening of dinner, laughter, and new memories.
Tatum Isabella Hay, we ADORE you!