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Our New Goat Babies!!

by Steph // Sunday, May 28, 2023 // Comments off
I think it was last summer that we originally started talking about getting a real building on our land to have laying hens again. Not long after that, Grant told me I could have one of the buildings in his... Continue reading →

Was It Summer?

by Steph // Thursday, May 18, 2023 // Comments off
Wow, you all, the first half of April had the most beautiful tease of weather for us here in SW Wisconsin! I have honestly never had the “winter blues,” but I did feel an awareness this winter to be purposeful... Continue reading →

Can You Believe It’s April?

by Steph // Wednesday, April 12, 2023 // Comments off
March came flying up and flying by – so it seems, anyway, as I look back on it! Blake and I were blessed to see our 34th anniversary come along on March 4th! Of course we had Florida memories that... Continue reading →

Getting Closer

by Steph // Monday, April 3, 2023 // Comments off
Well, it’s true, I am getting closer to being all caught up here! Let me keep the rest of our memories from February – which seems like so long ago now – especially since it is 54 degrees today! Let’s... 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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