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Five Tips For Home Schooling

by Steph // Friday, April 15, 2016 // Comments off
I had the great privilege of writing a guest post for a sweet gal named Hannah, who happens to be Kayla’s good friend and also David and Kayla’s wedding photographer. FIVE TIPS FOR HOME SCHOOLING Tip Number One: Take Care... Continue reading →

School Days

by Steph // Thursday, April 14, 2016 // Comments off
I came across a curriculum not too long ago that I have used in the past for the other kiddos and knew Eliza and Tate would love it. It saves me from planning school for them! I just follow the... Continue reading →

Our Days and Some News

by Steph // Tuesday, March 29, 2016 // Comments off
I just spent a big chunk of time over the weekend and yesterday planning the end of our school year for the kiddos! We will be finished with “formal” school on May 5th, Lord willing, if all goes as planned.... Continue reading →

Moments in Time

by Steph // Tuesday, March 1, 2016 // Comments off
I have so enjoyed being in the moments lately. Trying to soak it ALL in – the blessing of these kiddos, a wonderful husband, a beautiful grand baby, this life, another day here on earth! Call me sappy – but... 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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