This adoption story began over thirteen years ago when Theresa and her husband Ryan were dating. They had the desire to have children in the future but had the desire to create a family through adoption.

Their story: "We chose to become foster parents, knowing full well that our care and love for children who entered our home may only be temporary, but believing that at some point along the way there would be a child that would need a forever him. Just five months after we were approved as foster parents, we received a phone call on a typical day in October 2011 that changed our lives forever! There were twins…one month old…a boy and girl…ready to be discharged from the NICU at the hospital and they needed a home. We welcomed them into our lives and have loved them ever since. Two and a half years later, on April 10, 2014, their adoption was finalized! We are so blessed and grateful for that phone call two and a half years ago!"

    Grandmothers and grandchildren

I was honored to be chosen as Theresa and Ryan's Red Thread Session photographer to capture this anticipated day in their family, and be present at the courthouse for the adoption finalization as they were surrounded by family and friends. Afterwards, the busy twins enjoying running and jumping, (and kept me on my toes chasing them!) to capture a few more photos outdoors along the river.