Ezra's U.S.A. readoption

Yesterday, we were down at the court house for Ezra's official US Readoption. The jist of what this means is that Ezra can now get a US birth certificate and a Social Security Card as well.

With the judge

Family who were able to join us
with the adoption attorney

Nick & Papa Sawatzky's birthday

Their birthday's are about a week apart, so we all decided to celebrate at the same time

Nick's sister Stacy came up to Spokane for the weekend, in case you had any questions about why Nick has two ladies kissing his cheek.

First Haircut...

Brushing teeth...

When Ezra sees dad and mom brushing their teeth, he puts his finger in his mouth to show us that he would like his teeth brushed also

Ezra smiles with joy as we prepare his toothbrush and toothpaste
It is almost here!!!
In process
The end result
Jumping on the couch next to Daddy
Ezra just finished looking at a picture of himself on my computer

Pictures with friends

The Tobin's are in town for a few days and we were able to have them over for lunch.

Mark and Amy Baker and their kids came over for dinner
Caleb Baker and Ezra playing
Ezra and Liam
Trying to get a Christmas picture

Pregnant Mama...

This picture was taken a few days ago. Heidi is definately starting to show, she is past that stage where people don't want to ask if she's pregnant in fear of making a big mistake...in case she was just gaining some weight.

The past few weeks...

Ezra with Mama and sporting his Ethiopian hat

A few weeks ago we went to the Gresham area for an adoption banquet. We were only in the area for less then 24 hours. We stayed with the Justin and Amy Best. They were incredibly hospitable and opened their home to us and our new friendship was an encouragement and ministry to Heidi and I.
Ezra sleeping with/on his little lamb
Ezra with Papa Sawatzky
Daddy & Ezra's feet next to each other
We went to Portland area a 2nd time in 3 weeks. This time we went for the whole weekend. We stayed with some family friends. Here is a picture of Sue, Heidi and Ezra.