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Family Camp 2020

by Steph // Wednesday, September 16, 2020 // Comments off
Another year of Family Camp has come and gone! We signed up many months ago and the anticipation had been building…we were so excited for camp! My crew had been watching the weather closely the week before camp, and much... Continue reading →

Our Vacation Day!!

by Steph // Sunday, September 6, 2020 // Comments off
About ten days before Grant and Addie’s birthdays, Blake and I had a conversation about how we should celebrate this year. We like to have “experiences” over “gifts” – but quite honestly, I think the experiences are the BEST gifts!!... Continue reading →

A Birthday Celebration!!

by Steph // Friday, September 4, 2020 // Comments off
The end of August brings two birthdays! Grant Evan and Addison Mae! I love this photo of them! Grant still covered in dirt from being at work. They were born 364 days apart and have shared a celebration ever since.... Continue reading →

A Trip to Iowa

by Steph // Thursday, August 27, 2020 // Comments off
A week and a half ago we took a day trip to Iowa for a beautiful wedding! The weather was PERFECT for the four hour drive. Earlier that week a land hurricane had been through parts of Iowa. It was... 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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