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To China for Tate

Friday – to Guangzhou

by Steph // Friday, July 31, 2015 // Comments off
Friday morning the guys packed up, left Hohhot, and flew to Guangzhou! Tate was AMAZING. Such a good boy!!! Never made a peep the whole flight! They will be spending a week in Guangzhou to work on the U.S. side... Continue reading →

Thursday in Hohhot

by Steph // Thursday, July 30, 2015 // Comments off
Today my three guys were taken to the grasslands. They had an hour and a half van ride to get there, but Blake and Grant both said it was so worth the time traveling! Tate does very well in the... Continue reading →

Wednesday in Hohhot

by Steph // Wednesday, July 29, 2015 // Comments off
It has been a beautiful day here on the farm! The kiddos and I have worked hard today after school, but we enjoyed being outside so much! My three guys had a good day on their Wednesday too! Thankfully, they... Continue reading →

Tuesday in Hohhot

by Steph // Tuesday, July 28, 2015 // Comments off
My three guys had another good day today! They met the guide at 9:30 to finalize Tate’s adoption! They did this in a conference room at the hotel. Tate likes to leave the room, and is not overwhelmed by it... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 13 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 21 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn 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, 2105: I800 Receipt received
June 22, 2105: 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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