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HELLO!!!!!

by Steph // Sunday, March 12, 2017 // Comments off
WHERE TO BEGIN?!? I guess with a disclaimer that this will be random, LONG, and….random! It’s been awhile, after all! I mentioned in my last couple of posts that we had the stomach flu. So, let’s start there, and get... Continue reading →

Grant’s Day!

by Steph // Thursday, March 2, 2017 // Comments off
This Tuesday was the 19th anniversary of the day that Grant was placed into our arms! We LOVE to celebrate the anniversaries of Grant, Tate, and Eliza’s forever family day! Saturday night we had a delicious Korean meal and little... Continue reading →

Our Valentine Party

by Steph // Friday, February 24, 2017 // Comments off
Kayla had planned a Valentine Party for the kiddos for Valentine’s Day, but we were unable to have it when the stomach flu made it’s way through our home last week. I would say this was the most anticipated Valentine’s... Continue reading →

Mr. Sunshine

by Steph // Tuesday, February 7, 2017 // Comments off
There have been a lot of our “normal” things going on here, but the one thing that has not been normal this winter is seeing Mr. Sunshine. Today is the first day since last Wednesday that Mr. Sunshine is not... 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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