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A Trip To Indy

by Steph // Monday, August 3, 2020 // Comments off
Blake and I made a last minute quick trip to Indianapolis to visit my Mom and my brother! We left in the morning on Friday, July 24th, and took our two side kicks with us! It was a beautiful day... Continue reading →

A Celebration!

by Steph // Tuesday, July 21, 2020 // Comments off
Our Tate Owen was forever ours on July 27th five years ago! Our Eliza Claire was forever ours on July 14th six years ago! We let them choose if they wanted to celebrate or not, and they chose YES! A... Continue reading →

Team Eliza On The Road Again

by Steph // Monday, July 13, 2020 // Comments off
This past Thursday it was Eliza’s turn for a doctor’s appointment! We had Eliza practice wearing a mask too, knowing it would be harder for our sweet sensory girl. She did GREAT! I pulled her mask away from her face... Continue reading →

Happy 244th Birthday, America!

by Steph // Wednesday, July 8, 2020 // Comments off
Did you celebrate the 4th of July in any way? We filled Twin Oaks with family and good friends for a swim and a meal! It was SUPER DUPER fun! Blake grilled burgers for us, and Addie was in charge... 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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