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Team Tate On The Road Again

by Steph // Saturday, July 4, 2020 // Comments off
This past Thursday Blake, Tate and I were on the road again to UW Madison for Tate’s six month check-up with his orthopedic surgeon. We had any early start of 7 a.m., which is not near as an early start... Continue reading →

Grant’s Day!!

by Steph // Wednesday, March 4, 2020 // Comments off
It’s been twenty-two years since this handsome guy became our son! We are always looking for a reason to have some amazing Asian food, and celebrating Grant’s Day is a great reason! He requested Chap Chae, Asian slaw and any... Continue reading →

Chinese New Year 2020

by Steph // Monday, January 27, 2020 // Comments off
Chinese New Year was this Saturday, January 25th. We celebrated yesterday evening with some yummy food, awesome decorations, and our favorite people! Thank you, Addie Mae, for taking charge of this celebration! Blake and I are pleased with how we... Continue reading →

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 →

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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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