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"…Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands." Nehemiah 6:9

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IT’S A….

by Steph // Monday, August 17, 2020 // Comments off
GIRL!!! The look on Kayla’s face says it all – she was shocked!! Kay had been calling the baby “him” for weeks now! What a wonderful gender reveal party it was! Rejoice with us!! David and Kayla are having a... Continue reading →

The Grands

by Steph // Sunday, August 9, 2020 // Comments off
I have some precious photos for you! Photos of our grand babies! Lane told me recently I cannot call them the grand babies much longer. Clyde and Ellie will be FIVE this fall! They are still SO precious, adorable, fun,... Continue reading →

Happy NINTH Birthday, Tater Tot!!

by Steph // Wednesday, August 5, 2020 // Comments off
Our Tate turned nine years old on Monday, August 3rd!! We celebrated his birthday on Sunday evening with our favorite people! Tate chose fish tacos for dinner – a GREAT choice! *I used my “big” camera for these photos, and... Continue reading →

A Celebration!

by Steph // Tuesday, July 21, 2020 // Comments off
Our Tate Owen was forever ours on July 27th five years ago! Our Eliza Claire was forever ours on July 14th six years ago! We let them choose if they wanted to celebrate or not, and they chose YES! A... 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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