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Old 04-28-2005, 02:50 PM
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A smile a day keeps the blues away!

Here's a big smile from my little angel!

It's such a blessing to wake up each morning to his smiley face. He smiles 95% of the day!

Good luck to all of you!

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Old 04-28-2005, 02:51 PM
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What a smile!! I love his outfit - I think I have one almost like it for my little guy!
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December 2004: Sent in agency applications
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May 3, 2005: DNA match
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June 3, 2005: PGN
July 22, 2005: OUT!!
August 16, 2005: GCBC!!
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Old 04-28-2005, 02:57 PM
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And man do I need that! Thanks!
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2nd visit 4/1/05 - 4/4/05
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Old 04-28-2005, 02:58 PM
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He is just beautiful! I have that outfit for our guy too. In fact, I think I have the entire Carter line.......
Thanks so much for sharing!
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Accepted referral of beautiful baby boy 12-13-04
Pink received 6-21-05
home forever 6-24-05

Signed with agency #2 3-15-06
received I-171 5-27-06
Referral #2- It's a boy - 5-23-06
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DNA taken 6-19-06
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Old 04-28-2005, 03:02 PM
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What a handsome guy!! Thanks for sharing that great big beautiful smile!! Made my day.

Megan
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Old 04-28-2005, 03:08 PM
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hey, i recognize that smile . . .

and that outfit!

kristin, i hope things are going well with you guys and please tell ryker hi from mico!
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Old 04-28-2005, 03:55 PM
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OOOOO, what a cute smile! He's a handsome guy!
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Old 04-28-2005, 03:55 PM
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Hi Kristin!

Little Ryker is so adorable.....what a cute pic! He's such a little cutie-pie!
By the way, thanks for your reply to my thread the other day! No news yet.....still anxiously awaiting.

Talk to ya soon!
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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!
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Old 04-28-2005, 04:53 PM
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I've been having a pretty crummy day but that smile of his managed to perk me right up! He's soooo adorable!

God bless,
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Old 04-28-2005, 09:08 PM
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Awww that face, those cheeks and that infectious smile,...who could resist!

That is a heartwarming picture.
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Old 04-28-2005, 09:19 PM
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Love It

Such a winning smile!!!!! He looks so happy and perky!

Isn't it just the best feeling in the world, to wake up to a little face that lights up your whole universe the way these wonderful babies can do? I live for this!!!!!!!!

Jen
and a very smiley Addison Grace!
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Old 04-28-2005, 09:25 PM
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THAT is one expressively happy baby! How great for you to have that 95% of your day. He is a very cute guy...

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Old 04-29-2005, 04:50 AM
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Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous smile!!! You have one handsome guy right there!!!!
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Old 04-29-2005, 05:50 AM
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That smile is a real pick-me-up!! Tell Ryker thanks!


PS-LOVE the name!!!!
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5/18/2005 Referrals
After 10 mos in process, 2 PGN investigations, 176 days in PGN, and case completed in PGN.... HEAD of PGN refuses to sign

2006
3/06/2006 Abandonment begins...
9/06 First hearing
12/06 2nd hearing scheduled and not done

2007
8/24/07 2nd hearing done (not told), abandonment legal, need COA
9/07 We become sponsors for R and J
12/13/07 Sign POA, praying we make it in time

2008
2/11/08 Find out paperwork did NOT make it
11/08 Paperwork to Guatemala

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08/09 Waiting on court document to be completed
11/09 Court document complete, CNA reviewing file
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Old 04-29-2005, 06:02 AM
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Love love love those cheeks! What a cutie

Gia
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DOB Darling baby girl 10/19/04
Received Referral 10/22/04
Over the moon 10/22/04
POA sent 10/25/04
DNA taken 11/08/04
DNA Match 11/16/04
In Family Court 11/16/04
Birthmother Interview 11/24/04
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OUT - 12/21/04
Pink 1/10/05
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