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David & Kayla

The Grandest Kind Of Love

by Steph // Saturday, December 30, 2017 // Comments off
These three. Oh my, the joy they bring to our family!!! It was one year ago today that Ellie started her new forever, as it was her first full day in David and Kayla’s arms! Their personalities are shining through... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Chad Ryan!!

by Steph // Sunday, December 17, 2017 // Comments off
Fourteen! Our Chaddy boy is fourteen. What I mean is….technically he will be fourteen tomorrow. I am typing this post with a bittersweet tear running down my cheek! Sticking with birthday tradition, we invited some of our favorite people over... Continue reading →

Girl’s Weekend

by Steph // Thursday, December 7, 2017 // Comments off
When us girls received an invite to a wedding shower that would be held in the Amana Colonies, we decided to make a weekend trip together to attend! Of course, River got to join us too. We left the guys... Continue reading →

Taco Twosday!!

by Steph // Sunday, November 19, 2017 // Comments off
Guess whose turned and who’s about to turn two?? The cutest grand babies ever! Clyde Strength and Ellie Joy! We celebrated them both with a party their Mommy and Daddy threw! It was SUPER cute. Taco Twosday! The taco spread... Continue reading →

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Our Arrows

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 (9), Briar Promise (7), 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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