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A Trip of a Lifetime Part 3

by Steph // Friday, April 22, 2022 // Comments off
Tuesday was another beautiful and warmer day for us in Florida. We spent most of the day hanging out by the pool enjoying that sunshine! We made breakfast for dinner that evening (do you all do that?) and knew it... Continue reading →

A Trip of a Lifetime Part 2

by Steph // Wednesday, April 20, 2022 // Comments off
We woke on Saturday to the most beautiful, sunny, cool and breezy day! We swam in the pool for a little bit in the morning, but it was chilly! Because of the temperature, we had decided the night before to... Continue reading →

A Trip of a Lifetime!

by Steph // Monday, April 18, 2022 // Comments off
On Wednesday, April 6th, Blake, myself, and our four youngest children hopped on a plane and headed to Naples, Florida! To say this is a dream come true for me is an understatement! It only would have been PERFECT if... Continue reading →

It’s November

by Steph // Monday, November 15, 2021 // Comments off
Another two weeks has gone by – this post might be a long one!! Two weeks ago today we spent a big part of the day at Aspen’s place helping Aspen’s mama! It is days like THAT ONE that is... 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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