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Adoption Day!!!

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wyobrian
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Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 17:51:40 GMT -5

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Post by wyobrian on Jun 27, 2011 17:51:40 GMT -5

As most of you know, my wife and I have been doing foster care for almost three years. On Thanksgiving morning, Nineteen months ago, at 3:00 a.m., we were asked to take in a 5 day old baby boy. As of 10:30 a.m. this morning he is officially ours for life!!
Damien Andrew Smith!

Brian and JJ Smith

gr driving up their electric bill Man it was cold on the Rim that day Member since September 2010 Posts: 2,979	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 18:04:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gr on Jun 27, 2011 18:04:01 GMT -5 He's a special little dude Brian and Mrs. Congratulations!!!! How come hes not holding a rock ? Lol gr
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tntmom has started giving rock gifts Member since August 2009 Posts: 3,500	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 18:20:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tntmom on Jun 27, 2011 18:20:32 GMT -5 Wow Brian!!!! I am so happy for you, just reading this got me teary-eyed. Congratulations, you and your wife must be very happy parents, and Damien, an even happier little boy!!!! Awesome. ~Krystee
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rockmanken driving up their electric bill Member since March 2009 Posts: 2,624	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 18:27:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockmanken on Jun 27, 2011 18:27:23 GMT -5 Fantastic. Great looking little boy. Someone to dig rocks with. Hee hee See you in about 6 weeks, Ken

rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 20:07:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Jun 27, 2011 20:07:32 GMT -5 now that IS..................... GREAT news !!!! Congrats , Brian and Family !!!!!! i'm very Happy for you all !! --paul
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kap driving up their electric bill I know the voices in my head are not real but man do they come up with some great ideas! Member since June 2007 Posts: 2,224	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 20:23:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kap on Jun 27, 2011 20:23:58 GMT -5 Congrats!!! Thats a good looking fellow Keith
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Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 20:45:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Jun 27, 2011 20:45:06 GMT -5 Congrats! Awesome news
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 20:46:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Jun 27, 2011 20:46:04 GMT -5 Oh Brian, this is such a wonderful happening! Congratulations to your whole family!!! Jo

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 21:31:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 27, 2011 21:31:37 GMT -5 Congrats bud, this is too cool!!
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meta99 has rocks in the head Ohio Flint Ridge flint Member since October 2010 Posts: 540	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 21:34:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meta99 on Jun 27, 2011 21:34:37 GMT -5 What a cutie! congrats! And happy 'birth'day... Sue
	We are all ignorant, only on different subjects.

TByrd fully equipped rock polisher Have you performed your random act of kindness? Member since December 2010 Posts: 1,350	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 22:25:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TByrd on Jun 27, 2011 22:25:22 GMT -5 So cool!
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stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 22:29:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 27, 2011 22:29:51 GMT -5 congrats....... are you passing out cigars? That is so wonderful, what a lucky boy. mary ann
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paulshiroma
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Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 22:30:32 GMT -5

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Post by paulshiroma on Jun 27, 2011 22:30:32 GMT -5

Congratulations to you! This is one of the most gracious and loving things people can do for each other. There are so many children that need loving parents and a solid stable home. Look how happy your son is! You can tell he's loved!

Thank you for sharing this. And that's a beautiful photo of your beautiful son.

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Adoption Day!!! Jun 27, 2011 22:49:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jun 27, 2011 22:49:23 GMT -5 Congratulations, Brian and JJ. Damien Andrew is so lucky to have been found your family to welcome him. Adrian
	Rocks choose their owners, but they allow us the joy of believing to the contrary.

tanyafrench driving up their electric bill Great Grandson, Next Generation Rockhound! Member since May 2010 Posts: 2,229	Adoption Day!!! Jun 28, 2011 6:01:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tanyafrench on Jun 28, 2011 6:01:03 GMT -5 Brian, you and JJ are wonderful parents and from the picture it appears he has been yours since he first entered your home. Now is it just official. Blessings to all your wonderful family. Tanya
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garock fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2006 Posts: 1,168	Adoption Day!!! Jun 28, 2011 6:57:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by garock on Jun 28, 2011 6:57:00 GMT -5 Congrats! Great News !!

frane
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Adoption Day!!! Jun 28, 2011 8:11:28 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Jun 28, 2011 8:11:28 GMT -5

It doesn't seem that long ago you were telling us about Damian joining your family. He is one lucky young man to have parents as loving as you two are and I am so thankful that the system worked this time and you were able to make it official!
Congratulations to the whole family!!!
Fran

Bejewelme gets rocks for Christmas Member since October 2008 Posts: 5,951	Adoption Day!!! Jun 28, 2011 14:18:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bejewelme on Jun 28, 2011 14:18:21 GMT -5 Yes I think you posted pics of him when he first arrived!! WOW Congrats you guys are doing an awesome thing with all these kids you raise!!!!! You just want more kids to schlep rocks when you are an old man, LOL Amber

blessed spending too much on rocks Member since January 2010 Posts: 329	Adoption Day!!! Jun 28, 2011 16:54:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blessed on Jun 28, 2011 16:54:30 GMT -5 Nice looking young boy. Happy for the Smith famley. James

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Adoption Day!!! Jun 29, 2011 15:35:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Jun 29, 2011 15:35:47 GMT -5 That's great Brian. Amber and I are really happy for you.

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