So back in November when we did the Duke portraits of Isabelle and my nephew Grant, we also got some great Christmas portraits, but since everyone was getting those for Christmas I couldn't post them! Now that we are post-gift opening I can share! Pretty cute, if I do say so myself :)
...and a couple of baby Grant (and my brother Kyle and s-i-l Stacey)...
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!
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