Kaylee's first trip to the Salem Riverfront Carousel... with birth mom!

We met Kaylee's birth mom, Nejla (pronounced NEZH-lä), for the first time away from the Catholic Charities office today. Was really cool to do something "family" with her. After having lunch, we went to the Riverfront Carousel and park. Took lots of pictures (of course!)



Regardless of your opinion (which is valid *grin*), we think it's very important for Nejla to feel part of our family. She's Kaylee's birth mom, Wendy is Kaylee's mom. Nothing strange about it. Get over it. Open adoption is way refreshing and positive thing for all involved. Kaylee will have an extended family, and the more people who "love on her" (as my mom says) the better I think!

There's more pictures in family gallery here (family password required):

Kaylee with Wendy and Nejla at Riverfront Carousel