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A Cold and Snowy February

by Steph // Thursday, March 11, 2021 // Comments off
We had the most beautiful February! Yes, it was dangerously bitter cold for a couple of weeks, but we also had days with milder temperatures. And there was a lot of snow! This snow blower was from the time we... Continue reading →

February School Days

by Steph // Wednesday, March 3, 2021 // Comments off
The month of February had many days of below zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills. It made for a great month to focus on school, since we literally were hardly ever outside! I shared a lot about our school rhythm... Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day

by Steph // Saturday, February 27, 2021 // Comments off
Valentine’s Day came and our past Valentine’s Day traditions came with it! Our church holds a couple’s Valentine banquet each year for Valentine’s Day. It is SO well done! There is a delicious meal served by the youth in our... Continue reading →

Our Sunday Evening Tradition

by Steph // Thursday, February 25, 2021 // Comments off
When our family lived in Illinois for the first twelve years of Blake and my marriage, we lived very close to both of our parents. My Mom started a Sunday evening tradition back then that we are still carrying on... 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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