Meet the newest member....


Well, it's official! We have a son! He came home for good yesterday, just in time for Turkey Day! :) We have known about him for awhile, but there have been many issues that prolonged his homecoming. There have been numerous visits the last month. Our first meeting was October 26th!
When the adoption is finalized, his name will be changed to David Allen William Graves (in honor of both of our fathers). David was born in Stockton on April 20th and is 7 months old now! He weighs 19 pounds as of his 6 month check up. He is definitely a big boy! He is an easy going baby and has made wonderful strides since we have met him. The only worry is watching Katarina at the same time. She is not jealous at all, but she just requires attention. She loves to help with feedings and changing. We're not sure if she understands the permanence just yet (she does call him "brother"), but so far it's been easier than we thought it would be. We'll see.....
More to come on the homecoming party for him!

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