Bridgers Court Date

Sorry these posts are backwards! We had to go to court to make Bridger legally ours before we could take him through the temple. Idaho has this awesome law that only requires one post placement visit and then you can finalize! We were able to finalize Bridgers adoption when he was 2 1/2 months old whereas Bostons we had to wait till he was with us 6 months. I soooo prefer Idaho's laws. We got to the court house a little early and were not told where to go so we started wandering. We ended up on the top floor in a hall of people in orange jumpsuits and all handcuffed. There was a few cops scattered throughout. Boston, the boy with no fear, just walked right over to them. They all thought he was the cutest little guy in his suit and said he looked just like a lawyer. Ha. We got out of there really fast!!! We finally found our court room and made it inside. Very similarly to Boston's we had to sit at some microphones and answer lots of questions about our abilities to raise Bridger, our marriage, and our responsibilities. At one point the judge said "You do realize from this day forward he will be your responsibility, that means even when he drives through your neighbors window you still are his parents and must take responsibility."  We laughed and said of course but Kory's dad looked mighty worried, seeing as how we are soon to be his neighbors! Bwa ha ha ha ha. The judge gave Bridger an adorable teddy bear after and after seeing that it might make Boston jealous found him a miniature stuffed orange bear. Boston was thrilled. We were lucky enough to get another awesome judge who was willing to take some pictures afterwards! (We have heard there are those that don't!)
 It was such a relief to have him be ours legally and not have to report all kinds of little things to the adoption agency anymore. It was such a great day and we are so lucky to have Bridger be ours!!!

Sealed for Eternity!

On November 8, 2014 we had the opportunity to seal Bridger to our family forever! We chose the Brigham City temple since it was central to both our families and we figure we live so close to so many temples we might as well let each kid have their own temple. We have been blessed with awesome sealers for both me and Kory's sealing and Bostons sealing and it was no different for Bridgers. He spoke a lot about love from our Heavenly Father and the love we have for our children. What a special experience. I nabbed some picures from Bridgers amazing Birth grandma Ellan. (I was blogging on the iPad and couldn't get rid of my selfie I took on the way to the temple, soooo enjoy. Ha!)

After the sealing we all gathered at Sarah's church for yummy food and a blessing on Bridger. Sorry no pictures! We had so much support from family on both sides! It was truly an amazing day. I didn't know how much Bridger not being sealed to us was weighing on me until it was over. Such a weight lifted from my shoulders. He is truly ours forever now. What a blessing!!!

Just a note for Bridger of everyone that was at his special day. Great Grandma Call, Grandma and Grandpa Marchant, Grandpa and Grandma Call, Grandpa and Grandma Smart. Uncles Andy, Brian M. Brian D. Felipe, Stephen and Nathan. Aunts Natalie, Michelle, Heather, Sarah, Kami, Krystal, and Kelsey. Uncle Kelly and Aunt Becky. Aunt Suzanne and Kaitlyn. Jonathan and Lori, Kyla, and Grady. Uncle Dan and Aunt Kristin. Birthmom Tiffany. Uncle Ryan. Cousins Brian, Kallie, Camden, Nate, McKay, Meg, Adin, Gracie, McKenna, Cheyenne, Lily, Keegan.  

Halloween Night!

All Hallows Eve! I LOVE Halloween. I had the hardest time deciding on costumes for the kidlets. I wanted to try a dalmatian for Bridger again since that is what I wanted Boston to be for his first Halloween but couldn't find the supplies to make it. I decided Boston should be Curious George since that is his all time favorite show. I looked all over Pocatello for supplies and was able to find an almost white sleeper for Bridger! Woo Woo! No luck finding anything for Boston so I headed over to the big city, Idaho Falls, to their secondhand kids clothing store. After I found something that would work to make a monkey suit out of I saw a wall of Halloween costumes. I figured it was worth a look and found a costume for 5 dollars! You can't beat 5 dollars even with how frugal I was being so we said so long to the monkey idea!

We went to the ward trunk or treat and it only took Boston 2 cars to get the hang of things. He did start walking up to anyone he could see and holding his bag out to them. He got a lot of strange looks from other kids before we would direct him to a trunk. We thought we would just do our closest neighbors for the actual trick or treat but he was getting such a kick out of it we ended up doing a whole street. Overall it was a huge success!

We have broken ground!

One of me and Kory's dream is coming to fruition! We are building a home! Legitimately building a home. I feel like I have been planning and talking about it forever but it never felt like it was really going to happen. However, we have a building permit and they have dug the hole. There is no turning back now!!!! We were able to purchase land from the farm that Kory has dreamed of building a home on his whole life! I LOVE it. The view is amazing and it is out in the middle of nowhere. We are soooo excited! They are starting cement on Monday so we are moving right along!