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Old 12-01-2004, 02:39 PM
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"I'll be home for Christmas...!"

Looks like Danny's baby brother will make it home for Christmas!

WE ARE OUT of PGN as of 11/26/04!!!

I haven't posted a picture yet, but would like to introduce you to my new son...BRADY!!!
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Old 12-01-2004, 02:41 PM
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Another picture...

Just one more!
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Old 12-01-2004, 02:42 PM
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Brady is soooo precious! Congrats!
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Homestudy completed 8/14/04
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DOB 9/30/04
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POA in GC 10/28/04
DNA test 10/29/04
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PGN 12/07/04
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Old 12-01-2004, 02:45 PM
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That's fantastic news! Congratulations. What a beautiful boy.
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December 31, 2002 Prince Luke was born.

February 5, 2005 Princess Anna home from Guatemala

November 20, 2008 started the process to adopt from Ethiopia
February 20, 2009 Sent dossier paperwork to Building Arizona Families for proofing
March 6, 2009 fingerprinted by USCIS.

March 10, 2009 APPROVAL by USCIS.
March 13, 2009 Received I171H form.
March 18, 2009 Final state authentications received and sent to agency. YEAH!! Bye bye dossier. Have fun at the Washington, DC Consulate.
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Old 12-01-2004, 02:51 PM
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Okay...hold on. let me pickk my chin up off the floor!!! I think i'm still in denial-shock.. Home by Christmas!!! You went warp speed and I am so very very happy for you - and Danny!!!

Feliz Navidad Brady!!! You are so handsome and Danny is gonna make one great big brother!

Thanks for the update, keep um' coming!

Congrats.
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Old 12-01-2004, 02:56 PM
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He's gorgeous!!! Congratulations!
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Old 12-01-2004, 03:09 PM
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!

Big Congratulations on bringhin home for Christmas and without kick outs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 12-01-2004, 03:30 PM
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What a wonderful Christmas this will be for your family! Congrats!

Brady is absolutely adorable.
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Old 12-01-2004, 03:38 PM
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how cute!!!!

What a WONDERFUL Christmas Present!!! Thank you, Lord!!!
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10/17/07-Found you
10/22-It's official
11/12-rec COA
12/21-entire dossier rec'd by atty
12/22-subm for PA
1/23/08-agency says case in "grave jeopardy"
2/12-rec PA
2/15-FLOP-WHY
8/6-begged agency for atty to establish case w/CNA
8/13-agency says 'not likely' b/c we didn't VISIT
...new atty=new hope
10/13-new atty talks to CNA->We qualify for regularization
10/21-Confirmed COA from agency is not a COA. Never even filed
11/5-prior atty wants to "check" on us.Tells new atty he was never pd by agency! Agrees to give our file IF we release him of all liab
1/6/09-rec the real COA! Petition to be filed with CNA tomorrow!
2/10-'old' atty won't release our file...w/out PAYING a fee! So much for release of liability
2/16-Agree to pay file ransom
4/29-File FINALLY given to new atty
5/19-CNA officially approves us to begin adoption; accepts dossier
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Old 12-01-2004, 04:08 PM
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Congratulations! That carol always makes me cry when I hear it!! You'll be having a very Merry Christmas at your house...no doubt!

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Old 12-01-2004, 04:52 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am so, so happy for you and your family!!! He looks like an absolute doll, so content and chubby you just want to kiss him all over!! What a great Xmas present!! Congrats again and thanks for sharing the pics of your new precious son!! Also congrats on such an awesome timeline!!
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Old 12-01-2004, 05:21 PM
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What a beautiful boy! There is no better present for Danny than a brother! Congratulations to all of you.
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Old 12-01-2004, 05:27 PM
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Oh I've been praying you would get out in time for Christmas! I'm so happy for you! If you get pink quickly maybe we'll see you again in GC! We are still waiting for pink. Those are beautiful pictures of Brady. He is such a handsome boy. Congratulations!!
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Old 12-01-2004, 05:56 PM
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Wonderful news~

What a cutie pie....I am so happy for you!
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4-3-07 Accepted referral, baby girl born 1-1-07
6-20-07 171H received
8-3-07 DNA/SWI completed
8-05 to 8-11 VISITED baby girl
8-15-07 99.99% match
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11-12-07 Exited Family Court
11-14-07 US Embassy rejects corrected docs AGAIN
12-10-07 US Embassy rejects corrected docs 3rd time
12-19-07 US Accepts corrected DOCS
12-21-07 PA
01-01-08 Happy 1st B-day little one
02-12-08 CNA Registration
03-10-08 In PGN
04-03-08 Kickout of PGN
Waiting to get into PGN
05-17-08 Birth Mother missing
08-31-08 Birth Mother found last minute and interviewed, back into PGN
09-??-08 Exited PGN
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10-??-08 LOST EMMA....taken by PGN...heartbroken

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Old 12-01-2004, 06:00 PM
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What an adorable little boy....A true blessing!! Congrats

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4/1/04 AnaSofia is born
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7/22/04 PRE-APPROVAL FINALLY
7/26/04 In PGN
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9/3/04 K/O #2
10/1/04 K/O #3
10/25/4 K/O #4
12/28/04 K/O #5
4/18/05 K/O #6
6/1/05 OUT,OUT,OUT PRAISE THE LORD
6/24/05 PINK,PINK,PINK!!!
7/01/05 HOME SWEET HOME
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