Violet is Formally Readopted

Violet was formally readopted in the U.S., which is basically a way for the county and our home study agency to milk us for more money. It also means it may be easier for her to replace SS cards and other docs in the future, if lost, because she will have a birth certificate in English.
Despite my cynicism, it felt good to hear the judge say that Violet is irrevocably ours forever and ever. It is clear that all in the courtroom enjoy adoption cases, as it is probably the happiest occasions in their court, and the judge gave Violet a stuffed animal as a welcome gift.