It's official

We've got a nephew (and cousin) on the Addink side!

We woke up all four kids bright and early, for a healthy breakfast of Dunkin Donut(holes) and Jamba Juice, while watching cartoons.

Then we packed 'em all up, and headed down to the courthouse to meet up with a whole bunch of the rest of the clan.

Obviously this is also the courthouse that hears the cases of juvenile delinquents, as evidenced by the benches outside the courtrooms.  One would think that possibly the courthouse bench outside the chamber of the judge who will hear your case isn't the best spot to carve your initials.

Asher, the star of the show.

With his proud parents (almost.)

He even learned to walk for the big day.

Making it all official.

My sister and brother-in-law officially adopted Asher last week, so they are now "mom" and "dad" by law, not just by function and their love for this little munchkin.  They did it on National Adoption Day, along with around 330 other children.  And since this was a big event, there were a bunch of games outside for all the kids to celebrate.

Luke getting his bi-monthly bath in the bubble machine.

My cousins helpfully teaching my boys how to shoot a basket (since I've got no clue how.)

Then the very next day they had Asher baptized.

After the "baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit"... Asher actually turned to the congregation and clapped.  If he isn't related by blood to my sister, he certainly has some of the same personality traits.

Congratulations guys!