what a day!

Wow, I can hardly believe that it’s all finally done!  We rolled in to the Courthouse Annex, 11 of us representing Team Sublett.  Judge Lunsford was extremely gracious, and our lawyer and her assistant were all smiles as we entered the courtroom.  Kim and I were seated with Josie, sworn in, and the questions began.  After making repeated promises and declarations that this is a FOREVER act, that Josie is a lifetime member of Team Sublett, Judge Lunsford took his magic pen and changed Josie’s name, birth certificate, and destiny.  To top things off, he even presented her with the magic pen!  Then we gathered for some photos behind his big desk.

Thanks to all of you who have prayed and supported us.  We’ve been overwhelmed at the love and support that we’ve received.

After a delicious celebratory meal at the Waffle Shop, we headed back home to open presents.  Kim’s mom was here for the whole day, and her dad drove down tonight for supper and Levi’s show.  We topped off the night by seeing The Pajama Game at the high school.

You want to know what the coolest moment of the night was?  The star of the show (Miss Ashley Lope), fresh off the stage and barely catching her breath, stopped to give hugs and ask how our day was.  She congratulated Josie and welcomed her to the family.  Isn’t that remarkable?  This was Ashley’s biggest moment, and she turned the attention away from herself (she was fabulous, btw) and on to Josie.  That’s humility, my friends…and good raising.

Here are some pics from the day.