We had a big adoption party on Saturday night and it was a big success. We shoved aside some couches, put up some extra Christmas lights and made a dance floor. We told everyone to dress up, put on our fanciest duds (mine was an old bridesmaids dress from Mary's wedding) and the people poured in. My only regret is not getting a picture of Rachel and I together at all during the night.
We had family and friends, including some serious dancers like Tess pictured here.
Even some old friends home for Christmas 
I think the picture above is my favorite of the night.
Some of my best buddies
We did some toasting... this was a little much for Rachel but we made it through with her saying "I thought this was supposed to be about me" a number of times and giving me the cold shoulder. It went better than I expected.
Some of the toasts were quite dramatic... even tear jerkers.
It was amazing to witness the large community of people who love Rachel and came out to support us. How beautiful that families from our church who have poured into me and now pouring into her as well. It is such a blessing!
When the night got a little later we changed into comfy clothes and took some pictures with friends and family... things got a little crazy at a certain point and we all started putting grapes in our upper lip. At least we got one picture together!
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