Brooke loves to sing her version of Happy Birthday. She serenaded us during Christmas dinner. What a sweetie!!!! We're so glad to have our TWO girls with us this year!!!!
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The picture that started our journey...
Future Mei Mei
Look at those little pigtails!
Well, we know she likes cake and frosting!
What a great kid!!!!
Feb or March 2009 (24 lbs)
May or June 2008 (15 lbs.)
Olivia, Brooke and our goings-on! Soon to include Miss Gwen!!!
LWB's "Sierra"
The picture that started our journey...
Gwen in August
Future Mei Mei
Time Line to Gwen
10/08/12 - First saw Gwen's picture and story
01/16/13 - Application approved by CCAI
03/19/13 - Found out Gwen is with Great Wall Adoptions
03/22/13 - Got Gwen's file!!
04/08/13 - Submit LOI (Letter of Intent)
04/16/13 - Receive PA (Pre-Approval)
05/01/13 - I-800A approved
05/17/13 - Dossier to China (DTC)
05/22/13 - Log In Date (dossier received by China)
07/24/13 - Letter of Acceptance received from China!
07/26/13 - I-800 sent
08/12/13 - I-800 approval
08/30/13 - Article 5 issued
09/06/13 - TA (Travel Approval) received
09/09/13 - Dates set - Depart: 10/10 Meet Gwen: 10/14 Return: 10/25 (Happy Birthday, Gwen!)
01/16/13 - Application approved by CCAI
03/19/13 - Found out Gwen is with Great Wall Adoptions
03/22/13 - Got Gwen's file!!
04/08/13 - Submit LOI (Letter of Intent)
04/16/13 - Receive PA (Pre-Approval)
05/01/13 - I-800A approved
05/17/13 - Dossier to China (DTC)
05/22/13 - Log In Date (dossier received by China)
07/24/13 - Letter of Acceptance received from China!
07/26/13 - I-800 sent
08/12/13 - I-800 approval
08/30/13 - Article 5 issued
09/06/13 - TA (Travel Approval) received
09/09/13 - Dates set - Depart: 10/10 Meet Gwen: 10/14 Return: 10/25 (Happy Birthday, Gwen!)
Qian Ke Xin May Update
Look at those little pigtails!
(Early) Birthday Girl!
Well, we know she likes cake and frosting!
Olivia, age 4 1/2
What a great kid!!!!
Brooke and Qi Meng
Feb or March 2009 (24 lbs)
Timeline to Brooke
- 04/17/08 Application accepted by CCAI (adoption agency)
- 08/27/08 Receive Referral of Qian Ke Xin (Brooke)
- 09/08/08 Submit Letter of Intent (accept referral)
- 09/23/08 Receive Pre-Approval (from China)
- 09/24/08 Submit I-800A
- 10/29/08 Fingerprint Appt.
- 12/17/08 I-800A Approved
- 02/06/09 Dossier to China (finally!)
- 02/13/09 Log in Date
- 04/15/09 Letter of Acceptance!!!!!
- 06/08/09 Travel Approval!!!!!
- 06/24/09 Depart for China
- 06/29/09 Gotcha Day
- 07/09/09 Consulate Appt
- 07/11/09 Arrive Home!!!
Qian Ke Xin - Referral Picture
May or June 2008 (15 lbs.)
About Me
- Heidi
- Mark and I have been married almost 11 years and have 2 daughters, Olivia & Brooke. Mark works for Anheuser-Busch and I've been a stay-at-home mom since Olivia was born, in 2004. We adopted Brooke in 2009 and are going back to China one more time for daughter #3 - Gwen!
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