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The Best Day Ever!

by Steph // Saturday, August 8, 2015 // Comments off
After our fantastic reunion yesterday morning, we headed inside to show Tate around. Once we got inside, Eliza hollered, “Daddy, put the baby down!” Tate LOVED the sunroom full of toy bins, and certainly knows how to play! Tate had... Continue reading →

For This Child

by Steph // Friday, August 7, 2015 // Comments off
I do not have the words right now to convey the powerful emotions of this day….so I will let Kayla’s beautiful photos tell our story. “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I... Continue reading →

A Whirlwind

by Steph // Friday, July 17, 2015 // Comments off
As you probably know, life here has been a whirlwind! Tuesday morning (the morning we received the call about Travel Approval!!) I was hopping in the shower at 5 a.m. just like a normal day. That is when my hubby... Continue reading →

Eliza Claire Day!!

by Steph // Tuesday, July 14, 2015 // Comments off
It was one year ago today that the most amazing little sweet pea was placed into our arms in a very hot civil affairs building in Guangzhou, China!! We had a photo shoot to celebrate this milestone by an awesome... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 13 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 21 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn 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, 2105: I800 Receipt received
June 22, 2105: 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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