Welcome 2007! I can not believe the calendar has already turned to a new year. It is so true that time flies when you are a grown up. Gone are the days of endless summers and too much time on our hands. Those luxuries have been replaced by the chaos of everyday life. I have decided to begin this blog in response to continuous requests for photos and updates on J. and MG. I have no idea how often I'll update but I will try to do it as often as possible. Hope you'll check back soon.
the story of us
He's our hard workin, family lovin,
God servin, outdoor grillin,
football followin, chocolate cravin,
Deadliest Catch watchin,
deeply devoted husband
and father of FOUR
(+ one furry friend named Kobe).
I'm Mommy...
The CFO (Chief Family Officer)
of this little family I've been blessed.
The Chief and I have been
married 12.75 years.
Thankfully I still think he's
the best thing in my life.
We have FOUR beautiful children-
two born to us -
two born in our hearts -
all equally gifts from God.
They tell me these
are the best times of my life...
loving the amazing family
God has given me
while trying to find joy
in the simple things.
This is our story...
Wild Man: boy, 9 years
likes Legos, karate, Jack and Annie books, Bakugan & being silly
Little Miss: girl, 5 years (going on 25)
likes dancing, playing outside, art, cute shoes & 1st grade.
Mei Mei (read May May): girl, 4 years
likes stuffed animals, Mickey Mouse, dress up & slurping noodles
Little Buddy: boy, 2 years
funny, snuggly, adored by many,
lovingly referred to as our caboose
Kobe: one very spoiled Yorkshire terrier
likes stuffed animals, playing outside and Greenie treats
Email us here
"My family" by Wild Man
age 4
---NOTE---
I blog anonymously to keep
the crazies away. Please honor our
blog names when commenting.
waiting for baby brother
October 13, 2011
saw his sweet face for the first time
October 25, 2011
submitted letter of intent to BAAS
started homestudy update
November 4, 2011
LOI submitted to CCCWA
November 9, 2011
PRE-APPROVAL!
November 18, 2011
Homestudy complete and
submitted to BAAS for review
December 5, 2011
BAAS homestudy review complete
December 7, 2011
received final homestudy from SW
mailed I800A to USCIS
December 8, 2011
I800A received by USCIS
(waiting for approval)
December 29, 2011
applied for Wild Man's passport
January 13, 2012
All documents (minus USCIS approval)
to Embassy for authentication
January 21, 2012
I-800A USCIS approval (44 days)
January 24, 2012
USCIS approval notarized, certified
and FedEx'ed to Embassy for authentication
January 26, 2012
All documents complete and
FedEx'ed back to us for review
January 27-29, 2012
Completed dossier arrives on 27th
Review and finalize dossier
January 30, 2012
DOSSIER TO AGENCY
to arrive February 1st
February 3, 2012
DOSSIER TO CHINA!
February 21, 2012
LOG IN DATE!
March 30, 2012
out of translation
April 16, 2012
LOA to agency!!!
April 17, 2012
LOA to us
I-800 mailed to NBC
April 18, 2012
I-800 received at NBC
April 30, 2012
I-800 approved!
May 7, 2012
NVC Cable
May 8, 20120
Cable letter from NVC
(cabled day before)
May 9, 2012
Article 5 drop off
May 23, 2012
Article 5 pick up
June 5, 2012
Travel Approval!
