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It’s Always Summer Here!

by Steph // Wednesday, July 15, 2026 // No Comments
Even though the weather in May was up and down, the greenhouses we visited for our garden and our front porch were a refreshing taste of summer time! Addie Mae was always the one in the past who cared for... Continue reading →

Let’s Do This Day

by Steph // Tuesday, July 14, 2026 // No Comments
I wake up every single morning with a full day ahead….. I am still raising children, homeschooling, running a busy home, and feeding a table full of hungry people three times a day! There is so much I could share... Continue reading →

Hey May!!

by Steph // Monday, July 13, 2026 // No Comments
We started May in Illinois and Indy – making our favorite trip visiting some very favorite people. We just had Tate and Eliza with us this time – and, of course, Jazzy! This is how things will be more than... Continue reading →

Does Spring Arrive in April?

by Steph // Friday, July 10, 2026 // No Comments
Well, after two posts recently about the crazy weather in April, I had to think about what happened the rest of the month! I do know that I started walking outside early every morning again on April 11th and I... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 14 Tate Owen // Age 14 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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