2nd parent adoption for Caleb

While we completed Avery's second parent adoption relatively early, when Avery was just 6 months old, it took us a bit longer to get Caleb's adoption finalized. Avery's adoption took place in downtown Manhattan, and we rode the subway to and from the courthouse. It was December and very cold. The judge gave Avery a lollipop. Our friend James and our minister Rosemary came with us for support, and James came with us for lunch in Chinatown afterwards. This time around, we drove up to White Plains in Westchester. It was a hot summer day. Our friend and babysitter Olivia came to lend a hand. The judge gave both toys teddy bears. We went out for burgers afterwards at a place in White Plains because we had a Groupon. Then we had a big party at our house in the evening. Lots of colleagues from the college came, some even bringing gifts! We were very touched by everyone's support.