Isaac & Landrie's Gotcha Day Party!

For several weeks months, Corrie & I have been dreaming of a GOTCHA Day party to celebrate both Isaac & Landrie!  Isaac's adoption was finalized on Monday, April 26 in San Antonio, and Landrie's was finalized just one day later in Wichita Falls!  Our stories have been woven together so closely that we thought it would be extra-special to close out this part of our journeys with a joint party celebrating the finalization of both adoptions!

Corrie & I became dear friends as we struggled through infertility.  The two primary people God used in my life to change my heart toward adoption were Dave and Corrie.  I always used to hope that I could be pregnant at the same time as one of my close friends...and when we decided to adopt, I just figured that was something I would never get to experience.  But, God exceeded that hope by giving me Corrie!  (Isn't that just like Him?)  Dave & I are so thrilled to have shared our adoption experience alongside the Longs!  

Corrie wrote an adorable poem that we included on the Evite for the party:

  The Longs and Rinn are longtime friends

Each thought the waiting would never end

Last winter both couples chose adoption

Everyone was ecstatic about this option!

In September, Landrie joined the Long family

One month later, Isaac added to the Rinn family tree

These babies have brought us all so much joy

Let's celebrate the GOTCHA Days of this sweet girl & boy!

As Corrie so wisely pointed out, this party wasn't just about the finalizations of both adoptions...it was also to celebrate the end of this part of our journey.  For a long time, we were heartbroken about not having a baby in our arms...and though we still dream of larger families, this party was all about celebrating what God has done for us in ending our pain for a baby and placing these beautiful babies into our families!

This is a shot from Isaac & Landrie's "photo shoot" on Friday morning in their adorable outfits!  I honestly squealed when I first saw them!  Corrie's talented sisters-in-law sewed and embroidered them!

We had our party on Saturday at the pavilion at the Keller Sports Park.  There was a playground right next to the pavilion, and it was full of all the kiddos who came!

Both sets of Isaac's grandparents were able to be at the GOTCHA Day party, which was really special!

Landrie & Isaac with their proud parents!

Summer is such a busy time, but we are so happy that so many people were able to celebrate with us!  All of our guests loved, supported, and prayed for us during some of the tough parts of our infertility and adoption journeys.  We couldn't be more grateful for our amazing families & friends!  And, we especially couldn't be more grateful to our God....who is faithful & works all things for the good of those who love Him!