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The First Day of School for My Caboose

by Steph // Thursday, October 1, 2026 // No Comments
Wow, the seasons of life are flying by! I am sitting here typing this post while my two ninth graders work on their morning bookwork. Two students. TWO. It is my very first time to have only two children home... Continue reading →

Something Blue Before I Do

by Steph // Wednesday, September 30, 2026 // No Comments
The second Saturday in August we were blessed to participate in a bridal shower for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law! I was asked to be in charge of the decorations and a gluten-free dessert option – to which I said “Absolutely!” –... Continue reading →

He is FIFTEEN!!!

by Steph // Monday, September 28, 2026 // No Comments
I have had almost eight weeks to get used to the fact that Tate is now fifteen, but I am not sure I have! Wasn’t he just our tiny but mighty cheerful warrior who jumped into his Baba’s arms at... Continue reading →

Tate’s Gardens 2026

by Steph // Saturday, September 26, 2026 // No Comments
The growing season of 2026 did not disappoint!! You can see the start of our gardens this year HERE. Even though Tate brought in a bowl of raspberries just yesterday, I think our growing season is almost done. WOW, did... Continue reading →

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Our Arrows

Eliza Claire//Age 14
Tate Owen // Age 15
Lane Stevan // Age 18
Chad and Kailey
Scottie and Addie
Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor)
David, Kayla, and grandbabies: Clyde Strength (10), Ellie Joy (10), and River Salem (9), Briar Promise (7), Aspen Praise (5), Saige Grace (3), Goldie Hayes (1).

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, 2014: 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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