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The Blizzard Named Kayla

by Steph // Wednesday, February 3, 2016 // Comments off
We had an intense snow storm yesterday! It was named Kayla – which, of course, made us smile! When it started yesterday morning, Lane said, “Kayla is here!” I just love, love being cuddled in during a snow day –... Continue reading →

Just Like That

by Steph // Thursday, January 28, 2016 // Comments off
Oh My. Time is flying by! Just like that, another Friday is upon us! For the sake of our family scrapbook, here is our week in review! Grant was in a car accident during a snowstorm on Monday night. We... Continue reading →

A New Blanket

by Steph // Monday, January 25, 2016 // Comments off
Late this afternoon it starting snowing these huge, beautiful, fluffy snowflakes that covered the white blanket on the farm with a clean new layer of white. We have a lot of snow already, but it has been so bitterly cold... Continue reading →

Fourteen Years Ago Today

by Steph // Sunday, January 24, 2016 // Comments off
Blake and I spent the first thirteen years of our marriage in Illinois. Surrounded by the greatest of friends, and most of our immediate family. In January of 2002 when Blake started a new job, we left everything we knew... 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 (8), Briar Promise (6), 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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