Because I wouldn't be breastfeeding Grady, John and I made the decision to feed him what we thought was the best formula: Similac Organic. When I heard of the Similac recall in mid-September, I believed our containers were safe because we bought "organic" - which I thought would be processed differently than the regular formula. Surprisingly, all four containers that I had at home were involved with the recall. The worst part is that Similac did not offer any other packaging for the organic powder formula, so we were forced to either feed Grady potentially tainted formula (known as beetle juice to me, as beetle parts were found in the packaging plant) or switch to another brand.
Yes, we switched brands, and Grady has not had any adverse reactions - thankfully. Why, I continue to wonder, did we pay all that extra money for all these months? It would seem the organic is packaged in the same location, in the same manner as all the other formulas. I guess it's a good lesson in consumer awareness. Just because the label says "organic," it doesn't mean there's a true difference in the product.
Grady is obviously not drinking formula in these pictures, but his facial expressions absolutely illustrate my feelings about this whole recall!
Oh my gosh, I've never eaten anything sweet before - I think I like this!
Chief is also excited that Grady is eating new foods.
He's frequently up on his hands and knees, but Grady hasn't started crawling yet. 
Grady enjoys sitting in his cradle while spending time with daddy. This is another illustration of the differences between mommy and daddy. I would never think to pack the cradle with a big pillow and a blanket and have Grady sit in it. I'd be afraid he'd fall out. John, however, was actually rocking the cradle with Grady sitting in it. Of course, Grady thought it was fantastically fun. It's good he has us both - makes his life much more interesting.
Grady's new hat (adorable) and fall jacket. 
Because I wouldn't be breastfeeding Grady, John and I made the decision to feed him what we thought was the best formula: Similac Organic. When I heard of the Similac recall in mid-September, I believed our containers were safe because we bought "organic" - which I thought would be processed differently than the regular formula. Surprisingly, all four containers that I had at home were involved with the recall. The worst part is that Similac did not offer any other packaging for the organic powder formula, so we were forced to either feed Grady potentially tainted formula (known as beetle juice to me, as beetle parts were found in the packaging plant) or switch to another brand. 
I realize I may be biased, but he's more angelically beautiful than the babies in those Bessie Pease Gutmann paintings. And he's real!
Grady shares his joy with daddy!
Grady's adoption is finalized!
Family and friends witnessed this part of our journey. Grady was highly interested in everything the judge had to say - evidenced by his "talking" in court. We even had to move the microphone so his voice didn't boom throughout the courtroom.
