A few of my favorites :) I've gotten a couple of e-mails from people who said they have posted comments but for some reason they aren't showing up :( Feel free to e-mail if that's easier!
Oh my goodness, she is so beautiful! I can not wait to see Miss Isabelle in person. Lauren, I have never, ever seen you smile like that in the 5 years I have known you! I am so happy for your family. Tell your Mom, "Congrats!" because being a grandma suits her perfectly. She looks so cute holding her grandbaby! Enjoy and we can't wait to read more and see more pics of your beautiful baby. What great news about being out of Family Court too! Love and Hugs, Amy
Gostei muito desse post e seu blog é muito interessante, vou passar por aqui sempre =) Depois dá uma passadinha lá no meu, que é sobre frases e poesias, espero que goste. O endereço dele é http://mil-frases.blogspot.com. Um abraço.
Welcome to my blog! This site started out as a way to keep friends and family up-to-date about the adoption process. As of September 11, 2008 Isabelle Grace is HOME! We invite you to continue to share in our lives! Enjoy!
09-27-08: Isabelle Grace is 16 months old today :)
09-11-08: HOME FOREVER!
09-10-08: Get Visa
09-09-08: US Embassy Appointment
09-08-08: Isabelle Grace in my arms FOREVER!!!
09-03-08: PINK!!!
09-02-08: DNA at US Embassy
08-27-08: Isabelle Grace is 15 months old today :)
08-25-08: DNA arrived via FedEx at PTC lab in US
08-22-08: DNA sample taken in GUA
08-20-08: ORANGE (Authorization from US Embassy to do 2nd DNA and exit medical exam)
08-14-08: Ready to submit to Embassy but can't find man who has to sign off on passport
08-13-08: Notary signed off on BC
08-12-08: BC translated
08-11-08: Attorney actually received BC
08-08-08: Told attorney had BC
07-27-08: Isabelle Grace is 14 months old today :)
07-22-08: Attorney applied for new birth certificate
07-16-08: Adoption Decree (Protocolo) signed - Isabelle is LEGALLY MINE!!!
07-15-08: 4th Visit Trip!
07-10-08: OUT of PGN after 203 days!
06-27-08: Isabelle is 13 months old today :)
06-09-08: Birth mother found and interview takes place!
05-30-08: Birth Mother Interview Scheduled but she is MIA.
05-27-08: Isabelle is 1!
04-27-08: Isabelle is 11 months old today :)
04-10-08: 3rd Visit Trip!
04-09-08: Back in PGN!
03-27-08: Isabelle is 10 months old today :)
03-17-08: Found out about KO#2
03-11-08: Kick Out #2
02-27-08: Isabelle is 9 months old today :)
02-19-08: Confirmation of Registration with CA (now I can breathe...)
02-18-08: Back in PGN!
02-11-08: Registered with Central Authority
01-27-08: Isabelle is 8 months old today :)
01-13-08: Kick Out #1
01-08-08: Webcam chat with Ana, Isabelle, and Isabella
01-06-08: Talked to Ana (FM) on the phone for 1st time
01-04-08: Met Isabella's parents Alecia and Keith
12-27-07: Isabelle is 7 months old today :)
12-18-07: I'm FINALLY in PGN!!!
12-01-07: ~ OUT of Family Court
11-27-07: Isabelle is 6 months old today :)
10-27-07: Isabelle is 5 months old today :)
10-01-07: PA received!!!
09-27-07: Isabelle is 4 months old today :)
09-17-07: DNA results received by agency - 99.98% match!!
09-12-07: DNA received at US Embassy in Guatemala City - the important day!
09-03-07: DNA taken
08-28-07: DNA Authorization and case logged with PTC (Paternity Testing Corporation)
08-27-07: Isabelle is 3 months old today :)
08-01-07: Dossier received in Guatemala and I-171H approved and sent to NH for final submission
07-30-07: Meet with Angela - dossier on its way to Guatemala - let the official waiting begin!!!
07-27-07: Dossier finished!!
07-27-07: Isabelle is 2 months old today :)
07-26-07: Birth certificate back from Guatemalan Embassy in DC!!
07-20-07: Drive to Raleigh to get dossier docs authenticated then mail everything off to embassy
07-17-07: SBI background check back!!
07-10-07: Took a personal day to run around being fingerprinted and filling out forms!
07-09-07: YES! Met with Tania (Russia Coordinator) and Angela (Guatemala Coordinator) and "officially" accepted referral for Tania Izabel born May 27, 2007!!
07-06-07 - 07-08-07: Longest weekend in history!!!
07-06-07: Big decisions!! Received e-mail from Tania saying they had a 6 week old girl from Guatemala available!
07-03-07: Continued delays and complications in Russia; discussed other country options with Tania
02-11-07: Wonderful day! Told my friends and family about the adoption in an amazing service at church!
2 comments:
Oh my goodness, she is so beautiful! I can not wait to see Miss Isabelle in person. Lauren, I have never, ever seen you smile like that in the 5 years I have known you! I am so happy for your family. Tell your Mom, "Congrats!" because being a grandma suits her perfectly. She looks so cute holding her grandbaby!
Enjoy and we can't wait to read more and see more pics of your beautiful baby. What great news about being out of Family Court too!
Love and Hugs,
Amy
Gostei muito desse post e seu blog é muito interessante, vou passar por aqui sempre =) Depois dá uma passadinha lá no meu, que é sobre frases e poesias, espero que goste. O endereço dele é http://mil-frases.blogspot.com. Um abraço.
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