Count Down to Finalization

It's been a busy 60 days in the Everitt home since Christmas time. It was made complete with a weekend meeting of her Everitt Grandparents. She even got to show off her swimming skills to her Mom-mom. After the holidays, we're adjusting into our family groove. Basketball games, cheerleading practices, dance classes, homework, projects, middle school drama, family dinner, life lessons, reading before bed, and night time prayers have all become a part of our daily routine.

Mal went out out of town to chaperone the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. for a week.  Kevin and T had the week to themselves. It wasn't without some tears of missing mom, but it was a good opportunity to learn that Mom and Dad keep their word and always return home. Kev took good care of her. She didn't starve, go without clothes, or be at a loss of fun. Mallory came home to a clean house, too. Gold stars for Dad all the way around.  :)

Tuesday marks the 90th day that T's been in our home. We have a finalization court date set for Wednesday, February 20. Please pray that everything goes according to plan and the paper work is sent through to keep the finalization on track. Tabitha thrilled to make every thing "final." In her words, I want to be an "Montgomery-Alexander-Kuhn-Everitt" :) We're keeping it short to Tabitha Rae Everitt.

Finalization court date is February 20th at 11 am in Judge Essrig's court room and T's Finalization/"Gotcha" dinner is at Buca di Beppo in Brandon at 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 23rd. Our friends and family are all welcome to attend and celebrate with us. Please RSVP through the Evite link here: Tabitha's "Gotcha" Dinner.

We will post pictures of the finalization later on, but in the meantime, enjoy some pictures of the past 60 days!!!

Father to the fatherless, defender of widows-
this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
God places the lonely in families;
he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.
But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
Psalm 68:5-6