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Miscanthus Giganteus Field Trip

by Steph // Wednesday, May 6, 2020 // Comments off
This week and last it has been harvest time for Blake! He has been growing Miscanthus grass for his job at Mathy for many years now. You can see previous posts about it here and here. Last Wednesday we all... Continue reading →

The Blessing of Time

by Steph // Thursday, March 26, 2020 // Comments off
Hi family and friends! How is everyone doing? We here at Twin Oaks are safe and healthy. SO thankful! Yesterday the state of Wisconsin, in which we live, started a 24/7 Shelter in Place until April 24th. Rather surreal. Maybe... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Eliza Claire!!

by Steph // Tuesday, March 17, 2020 // Comments off
Our precious Eliza Claire is EIGHT years old! We had a little celebration last Thursday, on her actual birthday! A gift from Blake and I, and donuts and smoothies for breakfast! We love a party around here, and we were... 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 →

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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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