Introducing the newest addition to the Mortenson Crew:

I'd like to formally introduce our beloved Miss Rodas, who as of today is legally OUR DAUGHTER!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

She has no idea how long we have been searching for her, or how blessed we are that we found her!

As you probably have guessed, we passed court successfully today which means that Rodas is now legally our daughter. We also had a court hearing for parental rights of Miss T, but that case did not pass--although it is not as bad as it could have been. The case was missing some paperwork and instead of rescheduling the court date, which is usually done, the judge simply requested the missing paperwork be supplied as soon as possible. If all looks well then the case will pass--possibly as soon as this time next week. HOPEFULLY this is how it will work! Please keep the prayers coming! If all goes as hoped, we might possibly even be able to travel for the June 23rd Embassy date!

Rodas has been described by those who have met her as reserved, but very warm and endearing once she is comfortable with you. The many pictures of her that we have show a little girl with penetrating looks and rare smiles. She doesn't seem to be too fond of cameras, but it is obvious the love that she has for her "sister" T. The few but brilliant smiles from her that we've seen were captured in pictures with the two of them together. I can't wait to make their sisterhood a reality!

We are thrilled with Rodas passing court, but we will be ecstatic when BOTH of our girls are legally in our family...where they have already been for months in our hearts.

I can't believe that I have a daughter! Who's possibly already potty-trained!!! WOW.
I am blessed.

So, Miss Rodas, Mom and Dad will be coming for you soon! You're brothers are excited about their new little sister and we can't wait until Miss T is your true sister as well!