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Old 04-23-2005, 07:46 AM
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Talking Anabella-We are home!!!!!!!!!

We are home, here is Anabella last week at nine months old.
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Entered pgn on 11/5/04
K/O 11/22/04
found out 1/5 we never went back in been out since 11/22/04. Both k/o were at the same time
1/27/05-2/5/05 visit and found out that birthmom had been mia since 11-22.
2/2/05 birthmom found and signed paper needed for pgn
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Old 04-23-2005, 07:49 AM
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Oh My!!!!!!

How precious she is!!! My son had the "tongue thing" going on too when he was a baby....she looks so petite! I love her outfit and that bracelet is so cute!!

Welcome home!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Daughter Born 8-24-04
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DNA match 10-12-04 !!!!!
Pre-approval 10-27-04!!!
Entered Family Court 11-15-04
Birthmother interview 11-22
Out of court 11-23 !!!!
Entered PGN 12-08-04
Kicked out 12-21-04 with 4 previos
Re-entered PGN 1-28-05 (I think)
OUT 2-18-05 !!!!!!!!
PINK 3-10-05 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bama Baby as of 3-19-05!!!!
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Old 04-23-2005, 07:51 AM
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She is just beautiful! Congratulations and welcome home, mommy

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DNA Match 11/16/04
In Family Court 11/16/04
Birthmother Interview 11/24/04
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Old 04-23-2005, 07:56 AM
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Welcome home, Tammy and Anabella! I really enjoyed meeting you in GC and wish we could have visited longer. I'm glad things finally worked out and you're both home! She's a doll! Can't wait to hear more about how she's adjusting! Thanks for posting pics!
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Old 04-23-2005, 08:04 AM
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How CUTE! Welcome home, anabella, and glad you are back, Bebopmom!
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Old 04-23-2005, 09:22 AM
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Welcome home, Tammy and Anabella! What a beautiful little girl and what beautiful pictures. She looks like a "happy camper" and I am SURE that you are. What a nice end to a harrowing adventure!
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Old 04-23-2005, 09:25 AM
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Could she be any cuter?? She is just adorable - congratulations on finally getting her home!!
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December 2004: Sent in agency applications
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July 22, 2005: OUT!!
August 16, 2005: GCBC!!
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Old 04-23-2005, 09:34 AM
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She is precious welcome home to the States. Many blessings to your family.
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Old 04-23-2005, 10:37 AM
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Congratulations!! She is so beautiful!!
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My princesa is born 7/12/05
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Entered Family Court 9/6/05
DNA results 10/4/05
Wonderful visit 10/13/05 to 10/16/05
Out of Family Court 10/??/05
Preapproval 11/21/05
Entered PGN 11/24/05
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Old 04-23-2005, 11:27 AM
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She looks like such a fun little girl! What a doll! She also looks like she has a "glint". Look out mom! I'd say you'll have your hands full, laughing with her, chasing her, etc!! Congrats!!!
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147 days in PGN....
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2/7/06- Full referral
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3/25/06- I-797C received! (I-171H equiv)
6/7/06- DNA authorization and entered FC
6/15/06- DNA and FC interview
6/23/06- Positive DNA match!!!
7/18/06- Pre-approval
7/28/06- Exited Family Court
8/16/06- Entered PGN
9/27/06- OUT OF PGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9/16 or 9/17- Submitted for Pink
9/19- NOT GIVEN PINK for missing cable 37
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Old 04-23-2005, 11:37 AM
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She is beautiful!! Welcome home & congratulations!!
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Old 04-23-2005, 11:55 AM
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What a doll!

Tammy and Princess Anabella,

Tim and I enjoyed meeting you all and spending our "visit trip" with you both. I have a couple of photos for you Tammy if you PM me with your email address I will send them. We are sooooo happy for you and she is a doll!
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Old 04-23-2005, 12:03 PM
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Hi Tammy! So glad you finally made it home! It was great meeting you in GC.....loved hearing all of your stories about your 4 boys! Ethan and Annabella do make a really cute couple. She is an absolute doll! How is she adjusting to all of your boys?! Well, again I'm happy you finally got your little cutie home! I love the pics!
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Home sweet home 7/14/05!!!!!

Referral 9/14/07 of precious baby girl born 9/3/07!
10/5/07 DNA results received from Agency!
11/11/07 Agency advised us that on 11/09/07 our PA was issued and that our case also exited Family Court that day!
11/16/07 Entered PGN!
12/8/07 Agency called to let us know WE ARE OUT OF PGN!!!!! Our BABY GIRL WILL SOON BE HOME!!!!!
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Old 04-23-2005, 12:04 PM
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Congratulations! Your daughter is beautiful!

Love the tongue accessory! *hehe*
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Old 04-23-2005, 12:48 PM
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Congratulations! She has the most beautiful eyes and smile!
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02/03/05 Signed with agency
3/23/05 Homestudy Completed
4/7/05 Received 171-H !!!
4/16/05 Dossier at agency! ...Paper ready!!
4/26/05 Accepted my referral of a beautiful baby boy....born 4/20/05!!
4/28/05 DNA samples taken!! It's a 99.99% match!!
6/03/05 Got pre-approval!!!
6/28/05 Out of Family Court(?)
6/29/05 In PGN!!!
7/7/05-7/12/05 Visiting!!!!!
7/12/05 Out of PGN!!!!
7/21/05 PINK!!
7/25-7/28/05 Pick up trip
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