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So Long September

by Steph // Friday, October 21, 2022 // Comments off
September was here and gone, just like that!! It was a GOOD month! Let’s start with all the food photos, because I’m hungry! I really like including my food photos here in this space, because when I look back at... Continue reading →

A Very Special Date Night

by Steph // Wednesday, August 31, 2022 // Comments off
For Tate’s birthday at the beginning of August, Blake and I gifted him a date night with us and also Eliza! We originally thought we would surprise Tate and Eliza by taking them to dinner and then mini golfing, but... Continue reading →

Tate is ELEVEN!!

by Steph // Wednesday, August 24, 2022 // Comments off
Can you all believe it?? Our Tate is ELEVEN years old!! His birthday was August 3rd, and we had our usual birthday traditions for him. A meal of his choice, dessert of his choice, and some gifts! We have our... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Lane Stevan and Kayla Lauren!!!

by Steph // Saturday, April 9, 2022 // Comments off
On Sunday we celebrated two very special people!! Lane’s birthday is April 2nd and Kayla’s birthday is April 8th. Kayla reminded me how when she was Lane’s age she was praying and praying for another sibling – and just look... 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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