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Our Anniversary Trip

by Steph // Friday, April 16, 2021 // Comments off
When Blake and I talked about what we should do for our anniversary trip this year, we originally decided Blake would surprise me – but I did tell him I would not get on a plane! Time went on as... Continue reading →

A Quick Trip

by Steph // Monday, March 1, 2021 // Comments off
A week ago Friday Blake and I hopped in the van bright and early with these two cherubs to take a little road trip! We were headed to Illinois to visit grandparents! Our first stop was in Dubuque, Iowa. It... Continue reading →

Family Camp 2020

by Steph // Wednesday, September 16, 2020 // Comments off
Another year of Family Camp has come and gone! We signed up many months ago and the anticipation had been building…we were so excited for camp! My crew had been watching the weather closely the week before camp, and much... Continue reading →

Our Vacation Day!!

by Steph // Sunday, September 6, 2020 // Comments off
About ten days before Grant and Addie’s birthdays, Blake and I had a conversation about how we should celebrate this year. We like to have “experiences” over “gifts” – but quite honestly, I think the experiences are the BEST gifts!!... 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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