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Seven Months of Forever

by Steph // Monday, March 7, 2016 // Comments off
In the mid-morning hours seven months ago today, we watched expectantly out of our windows…. Watching and waiting, waiting and watching….until we finally saw their car…. And just like that…. I finally, finally got to hold our precious Tate Owen... Continue reading →

Birthday Shopping With My Boy

by Steph // Saturday, March 5, 2016 // Comments off
Sweet Lane. Kayla told me at Christmas time that Lane’s love language must be gifts. His excitement in blessing someone else with a gift is SO contagious!! I planned some one-on-one time for Lane and I to go shopping and... Continue reading →

Fun Facts Friday!!

by Steph // Friday, March 4, 2016 // Comments off
Here are some random fun facts for you this Friday! Some news from around home – Grant finally purchased a new car after totaling his first car in an accident in a snow storm at the end of January. So... Continue reading →

Our Favorite Get Away

by Steph // Thursday, March 3, 2016 // Comments off
I am sure it is no surprise to anyone who reads this little scrapbook of mine that my favorite place to take the kiddos for an afternoon break is David and Kayla’s place. Ahhh. Yes! Kayla always has fun things... Continue reading →

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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 (8), Briar Promise (6), 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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