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The Bledsoe family has plenty to celebrate.
To start, Sasha Bledsoe and her husband, Eddie, are parents to 1-year-old Isla June — who came out on top in the Gulf Coast Woman Cutest Baby Contest. With 96 votes, the toddler emerged as the overall winner.
The proud mom says they entered on a whim, just thinking it would be fun.
“Isla is special for so many reasons but my favorite features about her are her sweet dimples and blue eyes,” Bledsoe says. “She has the sweetest personality and is very quiet and shy until she warms up”
Also adding to the family’s joy is an end to three years of uncertainty. On Nov. 22, 2019, the adoption of son Parker became official at last.
“I cried a lot — happy, happy tears of joy and gratitude to the Lord,” Bledsoe says. “We had a big celebration at our church with cake and pony rides!”
Parker had been part of her family since he was 3 months old. At the time, the couple were hopeful new foster parents, and Parker was their first placement.
Friends, family and other advocates filled the Harrison County courtroom to witness the Bledsoes’ promise to love and cherish Parker always.
“Parker got on the microphone in the courtroom and sang ‘Wheels on the Bus’ and the train song,” Bledsoe says. “Our judge was wonderful and gave us so much grace and time to celebrate!”
The family spent the week after his adoption at Walt Disney World, where he met his favorite character, Moana.
“We can finally breathe and rest; it doesn’t feel like we are fighting for our family anymore,” Bledsoe says. “We have peace and comfort being able to plan for the future.”
