Kynzee's special day!

I have a few minutes to jot down a few thoughts about Kynzee's special day! Once court was over we took a deep breath and began our spiritual journey of the week. We had a wonderful time on Saturday at the Temple. We had the sealing scheduled for 2:00p.m. in the Logan Temple. We was fortunate to have many guests in our company. This was a extra special day. I decided I wanted to not only remember this day forever but I wanted every detail to be a special thing as well.

I asked my wonderful, talented, mother about a month ago if she had ever heard of anyone that recycled their wedding dress, into a blessing dress. She thought it would be a challenge. I knew she would make it a success. So I took my wedding dress to her and we discussed on few possibility's for it.

I knew I really wanted a dress for Kynzee to be sealed and blessed in and I thought it would be cool if we could use the skirt for a temple dress for me. Then we started talking about Kylee and decided we all needed a small piece of such a special dress for a special day. SOOO my incredible mom spent the next month putting together 3 elaborate dresses. Can I just say Wow! We began cutting my one and only wedding dress into pieces. Piece by piece it all came together.

Kynzees blessing/sealing dress.

Kylees whites!

and the rest for myself!

Yes all three out of my wedding dress. I was getting nervous that Steven might get a little upset. I broke down a little early and told him. I don't keep secrets from him to well. That's OK, he was fine with it and it meant alot more on that particular day.

We of course went to the temple a little early but still was rushed a little. Got everyone settled and started the paper work. The lady in the office said "you have done this once before so you know you will need a tissue right! Something about those kids all dressed in white that makes you break down and cry". My tears started long before that. We sat in a sealing room just off to the side of where we would be sealed and watched as many friends and family walked in. At this point you start thinking of all the people it takes to raise a child and your so thankful they are there to support you. Steven and I then entered, sat in the front and I was already doing the emotional breakdown.

Oh what a great feeling to know you are safe as one family never any thoughts of something coming to an end without one of your most precious pieces of life. I so adore my two beautiful daughters of God. They are true gifts of heaven. They bring more joy then words would ever express. I marvel at the strength they give me. They are pure. They are the true meaning of white, when they enter in that very sacred room.

I then take Kynzee in my arms and Kylee takes her seat not far from us and we are able to become the eternal family we have dreamed about for years. This was an overwhelming spiritual endeavor that was filled with the spirit. I cant really share the sacredness of it in it entirety but it was a wonderful peaceful day. We then was able to take a few photos of are family outside.

( I will post pictures of this part when I get them from a dear friend.)

On Sunday March 7th Kynzee was blessed by her father and given the name of Kynzee Sue Atkinson. He gave her a beautiful blessing. I am so grateful to the woman who took notes she handed her blessing to me on paper it will be cherished. We then had a wonderful gathering with family and friends and enjoyed the week immensely.

Our eternal family!

I had my friend Nicole, take some pictures of us after we were sealed to Kynzee. Take a look at the great job she did! Leave her a little love, in the comments too if you will! It was the perfect day! I will write about it later. http://leavittphoto.blogspot.com/

Kynzee's court day!

Oh how we wait for this day! Six long months go by in order for this day to appear. We stress and fret over all the things new adoptive parents stress about. Then we stress a little more waiting for a judge to tell us she is ours. Nobody can take her away. Oh how nice it is to hear those words.

We have had a long busy week! But we have had a wonderful week as well. We had court on March 4th. The agency we went through was unable to make an appearance in court. This didn't impress the professional people we had working in our behalf. It set a few people off including ourselves. The judge easily could of denied this in his court, but had mercy on us thanks to our lawyer. We have had so many people help us in this process and I'm so grateful to each of them.

Disneyland!

Kylee had a wonderful trip to Disneyland! She walked forever and tried to get every signature possible. We covered a lot of ground on Saturday. We went back to the hotel exhausted! She loved the castle! Kylee seen Alice and Wonderland for the first time. She wasn't to fond of the man in that big hat. They wanted her to stand in the middle of them. Obviously see wouldn't!

Donald Duck was great! It started to rain and she was pretty excited to wear her poncho!

I love this photo of Minnie Mouse! This was one of her favorites!

She was fascinated with her appliances.

Goofy is one of my favorite character!

We had to ride the tea cups a few times. Space mountain was her favorite ride!

Kylee absolutely loved Tiana, and was so disappointed she couldn't get her autograph!

We did see her sing about 3 times though. She did great!

This picture is one of my favorites she loved the beach even if it was a little chilly! She was not afraid to get a little wet!

Oh how sweet! Don't you always have to kiss when your on the beach?

This was such a fun trip. Things went so smooth and Kylee LOVED being with mom and dad!

Contest requires your vote!

OK fellow blogging buddies. You all know, I have started a new addicting craze for photography. I have entered into a contest that requires your help.

I have began to admire some mentors. One of them offering a weekend of FREE PRIVATE LESSONS! I really would love to develop this new talent.

I am asking you to go to Brooke Snows blog and vote for me to have a few private lessons from her! PLEASE I AM BEGGING! You might see better pictures on my blog if I do this!!!!

Enticing I know. Our names are entered in alphabetical order. Remember my name is spelt crazy (s) for Syndee. http://blog.brookesnow.com/

Thanks for your help!

This picture is from our trip to California! So peaceful yet fun!

Love these faces!

Happy Valentines! I love you!

A true beauty!

This little one is so precious. Thanks for letting me play today we had a wonderful time! I hope you enjoy a little peek.

Take a deep breathe

On Saturday we received news that we could make everything final with Kynzee's adoption. We both took a sigh of relief. It was wonderful to hear from the state of Florida. I have been so excited to finalize. We will be in court in March. The same week we get to make our family a eternal family. We also will bless Kynzee. I am so excited.
We have a great attorney and he has really been on top of things. We completed our last home study tonight. That is always a relief. I guess we are coming to the close of chapter two of this process. Kynzee is doing so well. We sure love her and can't imagine life without our two girls!
Kylee has been such a little mother to Kynzee. She makes me a little nervous sometimes. Especially when she wants to take over.
We will spend this month trying to get ready for everything. It is going to be busy, but very exciting.

Snowman Weather

Kylee and Steven, have been waiting for the perfect snow to create a wonderful snowman. Here he is. Kylee has looked out the door many times to see if he has melted. Steven loves the snow. I don't think he should be outside without his coat though!

Here is Kynzee she was waiting patiently inside for them to finish. What a good girl!

Deeper Feelings

These 2 are loved by so many people! The fun little ears are from Kylee's birthmother!

Sisterly bonds! Kylee is always kissing on Kynzee!

Well it is officially Monday morning . I am still awake. I know, I will be regretting this late night tomorrow. When Kynzee won't take a nap, and Kylee wants to play. Anyway, I sit here with a few thoughts in my head.

We like to watch a movie on Sunday as a family and so we watched August Rush yesterday. I really like this show. I love the determination this little boy has to find his parents. I love to watch something uplifting once in awhile.

This got me thinking about my girls. I know I have said before how much I love them. Lately I have been so grateful for their lives. They are so special.

I think of Kylee and I marvel at what a wonderful mind she has. She is so intelligent. She lifts me up. She is darling and such a natural little beauty. She has done so much for Steven and I. Our relationship has truly blossomed because of the experiences we had trying to get her. That might sound funny to a lot of you. The Lord knew the roads we needed to travel and he lead us to them. How I wonder how many times we were instructed to do certain things in our life so that we could bring this family together.

Then there is our sweet little Kynzee. I am so grateful for her life. I don't let too many things consume me but she has. She is a breath of fresh air. She is my little one that smiles bigger than anyone I know. She is a tender spirit. She has been so loving and mild. She has such a cute personality.

I hunger for my girls when I don't see them for a few hours. I am so attached to them. I have been thinking alot about our finalization with Kynzee. I pray it goes smooth. I am a little nervous about it. We did receive word that the state she is from wanted more information. I so hope it is just a formality! I can't see my life complete without her. Further more our family exists with her in our arms. I am determined to make us whole.

We have a little over a month to go. We are hoping sometime in March this will be a path traveled and completed. We have to wait for things to be final before we can bless her and give her a name that she will be known by. I feel such a urgency to get this completed.

Then I have been sickened by the tragic deaths in Haiti! Oh how my heart goes out to those people. I watched a news cast on a 18 month baby girl who was rescued from the rubble after three days. No food or water and lying beneath rubble by supposedly her parent. My heart breaks! I can't even imagine what they are going through.

I hope we all realize how fortunate we are to be a part of a family and such a better place to dwell right now. I can not tell you how I wish I could rescue those children and love them. Their such a beautiful people. I can hardly take those eyes looking at you through the cameras. TEARS!!!!!!!!!!

I love my family! I hope I am traveling the path I need to right now. Life is so important to me. I hope my kids know they are loved with every fiber of their little beings! I could kiss them a million times over and they will be forever en graven in my soul!

Steven sometimes gets lost in my rubble. I need to give him more praise. He is such a good daddy to these two little ones. He protects them so well. He too loves them and looks out for them in the most concerned ways. Thank goodness he is there for us! I love him and know how important he is!