Grandpa and Grandma Come for a Visit

As you can see in my previous two posts Kevin's parents came for a visit...for TWO weeks!  It was so special to have them here over Mother's Day weekend and for Logan's adoption hearing. We stayed busy visiting, eating, and playing games. They even worked hard in our yard!

Kevin's family went in together and bought us an ornamental plum tree in honor of Logan's life.  It was nice having Kevin's dad here to help us get it planted.  It will be fun to watch it grow, through the years, as we watch Logan grow. I have a feeling I may even take a picture or two of Logan standing next to it yearly! 

Since we were already working in the yard I took advantage of all the help. I had Kevin and his dad plant my three blueberry bushes.  Look who else decided to get in on the action! My weeds even got pulled in all my flower and garden beds.  It ended up being a LONG day outside, but boy did it feel good to get all this done. 

Anytime we are outside it is a must to let Logan have a ride in his swing. He loves the swing his daddy bought him. I LOVE it too! Each day I am able to get all my watering done while he swings and take everything in!

This little boy was flat out tired by the end of the day!

We ended our day by relaxing and playing games. 

Grandpa, Kevin, and Logan

Here are a few family pictures that we took on Mother's Day that somehow did not make my Mother's Day post. 

Lance and Tami

Aunt Tami with Logan

Logan with his cousins Nikki and Steven

Logan with Grandpa and Grandma

It’s Official

May 16^th was a special day in the Youel  Household!  It amazes me how fast this day came and how the Lord gave us just the right amount of peace we needed as we waited for this day to arrive.  The Lord has carried us through this whole adoption process day after day.  I also know that we could not have made it through this time without the support of our family, friends, and birth family.  We are blessed beyond measure by the loved ones that the Lord has placed in our lives.  Unbelievably blessed!  

It was a beautiful sunny morning as we drove to the court house.  Logan could not have looked more cute!  He was in his favorite attire, plaid shirt and sweater vest.  Mr. Adorable stole the show!  Our judge, Judge Jacobson, made our adoption hearing perfect.  She had such a fun personality and allowed our crazy friends and family to run all over the court room snapping photos.  My heart was  thrilled to have snapshots of the day that will always be one of the most important days of our lives!  

Government Center - Where it all took place!

Heading to the court room.

Swearing in.

Our delightful Judge.

Kevin and I with our precious son. There are
no words to share how much we love
 our Logan!

Everyone that could come support us...at the last moment!

Kevin's Mom, Dad, and Sister with Kevin, Logan and I. 

                                            

Kevin, Logan, and I with our social worker, Kali.  She made this
entire process seem simple!

To celebrate we went and had some amazing
Gelato.  Thanks to Travis! 

My 1st Mother's Day

Mother’s Day, this year, will always have an extra special place in my heart.  It was my first! My hubby made this mommy feel unbelievably loved and blessed! The evening before Mother's Day Kevin walked into our living room with a big smile on his face and said he wanted to show me something downstairs. I knew in that moment that I was about to be given something very special!  Kevin’s family was over visiting, so we all went downstairs and found a comfortable place on the couch.  Kevin pushed play and this is what we all watched:

I have pressed play at least a dozen more time since that night!  The joy that our son has put in my heart is a joy that can only be given by the Lord. This little guys smile melts my heart everyday, his giggles make me laugh out loud and his hugs and cuddles make me never want to get up off the couch. With all this joy comes great responsibility.  My greatest desire is that we raise Logan to be a warrior for Christ and to show the Love of Christ to all!

On Mother's Day we all went out for a nice dinner at Victoria's.  To our surprise all the moms had the privilege of getting a free dessert. Nice! I normally pass on dessert, but who can pass up a free Tiramisu?!?! We all left stuffed, happy, and ready for our next stop...The Plummer House.

Me with my little guy!

My Love always makes me feel special.

All of the family that celebrated Mother's Day together.

YUM! After three bites Kevin took over!

It was such a beautiful day outside that we could not resist the idea of taking a few outdoor family photos.  We headed over to The Plummer House to walk around and capture more of our day with the camera.  It was fun to see how many other families had the same idea.

 

Us three Moms

My two favorite boys.

I am humbled to add the name Mom to my list of  many names. I thank the Lord often for entrusting Logan Gabriel to Kevin and I as our son.  Being a mom is truly a gift and the BEST job in the world!

Family Photo Shoot - Logan at 3 Months Old

For with God nothing shall be impossible.  Luke 1:37