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by Steph // Monday, June 9, 2014 // Comments off
We have been busy around here! We keep up with our regular work load, the farm, and lots of fun has been thrown in there too. Blake and I have been finishing some things for our trip! This weekend we... Continue reading →

Summer Fun!

by Steph // Sunday, June 8, 2014 // Comments off
Friday night we planned some summer fun at home. Lane and Chad couldn’t wait for evening to arrive and the fun to begin! First we roasted hot dogs, had potato salad, fruit salad, and fresh salsa with chips. It was... Continue reading →

Eliza Claire Shop

by Steph // Saturday, June 7, 2014 // Comments off
Written by Kayla- I have a pretty exciting announcement to make! I am opening an insta shop of little girls clothing to help fundraise for Chinese orphans in need of forever families. So much cuteness going up for sale I... Continue reading →

A Great End To This Day!!!

by Steph // Tuesday, June 3, 2014 // Comments off
We just got an e-mail from our sweet caseworker that said “Call me when you get this! I want to hear the screams! I don’t care that it is late!” Scream I did!! Everyone thought something was VERY wrong! But... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 14 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 22 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor) David, Kayla, and grandbabies: Clyde Strength (8), Ellie Joy (8), and River Salem (7), Briar Promise (5), Aspen Praise (3), Saige Grace (1), Baby girl due Jan.

Bringing Home Tate


August 27, 2014: Application sent to Lifeline

October 2, 2014: Tate's file locked

October 3, 2014: Letter of Intent sent to China!

October 11, 2014: Pre-approval

October 30, 2014: Home Study Update complete

November 26, 2014: Supplement 3 received at USCIS

January 24, 2015: USCIS clearance (received February 3)

March 13, 2015: DTC!!!

March 23, 2015: LID!!!

May 19, 2015: LOA!!!

May 27, 2015: I-800 Submitted

June 8, 2015: I800 Receipt received

June 22, 2015: Received a pink-slip from USCIS. We have a mistake!

July 6, 2105: I800 Approval

July 8, 2015: Cable Letter received!

July 8, 2015: Article 5 Dropped Off!

July 10, 2015: Article 5 Picked Up!

July 14, 2015: Travel Approval!!!!

July 15, 2015: Consulate Appointment Confirmed!!

July 23 - August 7, 2015: Trip to China!

July 27, 2015: Tate's Day!!!!

Bringing Home Eliza


July 1, 2013: Application sent to Lifeline

October 3, 2013: Home Study complete

October 23, 2013: I800A received at USCIS

December 4, 2013: Eliza's referral!!!!

December 9, 2013: Letter of Intent sent to China!

December 20, 2013: Pre-approval

January 30, 2014: USCIS clearance (received February 3)

February 21, 2014: DTC!!!

March 6, 2014: LID

April 28, 2014: LOA!!!

May 14, 2104: I800 Approval

May 22, 2014: Cable Letter received!

May 29, 2014: Article 5 Dropped Off!

June 16, 2014: Article 5 Picked Up!

June 26, 2014: Travel Approval!!!!

June 27, 2014: Consulate Appointment Confirmed!!

July 11 - July 24, 2014: Trip to China!

July 29, 2014: Finally home from China after U.S. Consulate Computer Crash!

July 14, 2014: Eliza's Day!!!!

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