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Team Tate and a Nine Month Check-Up

by Steph // Saturday, January 4, 2020 // Comments off
Team Tate was on the road again yesterday for an appointment with Tate’s pediatric orthopedic surgeon! We left bright and early yesterday morning. We brought Tate’s side kick with us, because they are better together!! They are joyful risers and... Continue reading →

Team Tate On The Road Again

by Steph // Thursday, March 14, 2019 // Comments off
One week ago today, Blake and I pulled two precious sleeping cherubs out of bed very early to get on the road and head to UW Madison for Tate’s appointment with his orthopedic surgeon. My time in God’s Word that... Continue reading →

The Year of the Pig

by Steph // Monday, February 4, 2019 // Comments off
Tomorrow is Chinese New Year! 2019 is the year of the pig. We celebrated Chinese New Year this past Saturday night! We have two precious reasons to do so! Ah, they are SO cute and fun!! Addie Mae and Chad... Continue reading →

Three Years Of Forever

by Steph // Monday, July 30, 2018 // Comments off
It’s been THREE YEARS! Three years since Tate jumped into Blake’s arms in a hotel lobby in Hohhot, China and started his new forever! You may remember in my recent post about Eliza’s Forever Family Day I made the comment... 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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