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Something Blue Before I Do

by Steph // Wednesday, September 30, 2026 // No Comments
The second Saturday in August we were blessed to participate in a bridal shower for my soon-to-be daughter-in-law! I was asked to be in charge of the decorations and a gluten-free dessert option – to which I said “Absolutely!” –... Continue reading →

He is FIFTEEN!!!

by Steph // Monday, September 28, 2026 // No Comments
I have had almost eight weeks to get used to the fact that Tate is now fifteen, but I am not sure I have! Wasn’t he just our tiny but mighty cheerful warrior who jumped into his Baba’s arms at... Continue reading →

Tate’s Gardens 2026

by Steph // Saturday, September 26, 2026 // No Comments
The growing season of 2026 did not disappoint!! You can see the start of our gardens this year HERE. Even though Tate brought in a bowl of raspberries just yesterday, I think our growing season is almost done. WOW, did... Continue reading →

July

by Steph // Friday, September 25, 2026 // No Comments
At the beginning of July, I made a huge change in my day to day activities by deleting many apps off of my phone and “hanging up” my phone on our fridge. The apps I deleted were a way of... 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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