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04-28-2006, 02:30 PM
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Home from Hawaii!!
Aloha! We had a wonderful time in Maui!!!
 All of us enjoyed the sun, swimming, snorkeling, a boat ride where we saw a sea turtle, SUN, going on a helicopter ride,SUN, having fun drinks, a luau, waterslides, SUN and just hanging out TOGETHER. We are thankful Blake did so well. He didn't have any problems except a little sunburn on his cheek. (talk about MOMMY GULIT!!) It's not easy getting sunscreen on 6 people!! Brielle just LOVED it all!!! She would just KICK with excitment and squeal with JOY A LOT! She is so easy going. I didn't worry about "nap times" we just would go and do and she would fall asleep wherever needed. It was so nice. We were stopped constantly and had people saying how CUTE she is. We even had stangers ask if they could take her picture at the luau cuz she was so cute! ( I think I remember that happening to one of you!) I'll attach a few of my favorite pictures. I really love the one at the luau of all 4 kids! ALSO, BRIELLE IS OFFICIALLY CRAWLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  She crawled across the room yesterday!- We've GOT to do more child proofing!!! Such a JOY to see her learn, grow and love life!
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Denise Mom to three terrific bio boys (12,8 & 5) Aug. 21-IT'S A GIRL!!! Aug 23, 05- Referral 10/17:-DNA Nov.3-8: Amazing Visit! Nov 30: PA Dec 2: IN PGN Dec 21: 1st KO Dec 23: Back in PGN Jan 27: 2nd KO  Jan 30: Back in PGN Feb. 14: WE ARE OUT!!!!!!!  3/6: BC !!! 3/15:PINK!!!  3/21 Embassy 3/22 HOME!   "FOLLOW YOUR HEART"
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#2
04-28-2006, 02:37 PM
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Thank you for sharing! All your children are beautiful. I've been to Hawaii 3 times and there's no other place in the world like it!
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~~~Daphne~~~ www.GuatemalanHarvest.org Home with Carolina (4) and Evangeline (3) God, thank you for my children
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04-28-2006, 02:39 PM
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oh my heavens- those pictures are adorable. Everyone looks like they had a wonderful trip. I'm soo happy to hear Blake enjoyed it as well. God Bless your family.
Angie
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8/2004- began Russian adoption referrals suspended in Russia-What??? 8/2005 switched to Guatamala 9/05 Referral of Arely- 4 wks old 12/05 Wonderful visit, w/o DNA 1/23- FC complication after complication Called Senator for help 2/20 Wonderful visit #2, still no DNA!!! 3/01-Meeting w/ Senator 3/07- DNA authorization and SWI 3/20- DNA test done 3/27- In PGN w/o PA 4/4- DNA match 4/26 PA 5/4-KO 1, 5/8 back in 5/18-22- wonderful visit #3 5/?- KO 2 and back in 7/5- ko 3, 8/4 back in 8/9 baby girl turns ONE 9/9 OUT of PGN 10/5 PINK 10/13- Embassy appt.. 10/17-HOME--yeah!!!!
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04-28-2006, 02:43 PM
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Oh the pictures are gorgeous, I love the sunsete one. All the men looks so much alike. I am so happy your trip went so well and Blake made out very well too.
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Sign agency 8/19/05 Dossier to Agency 1/20/06 It's a boy 1/20/2006 dob 1/10/2006 I171-H in my hands! waiting for DNA 1/30/06 Authorization 3/07/06 FC interview DNA scheduled 3/10/06 PP accident DNA/SWI finally done 4/21/06 It's a match officially 5/6 in my hands PA off to PGN 5/31/06 Entered PGN 6/2/06 O-U-T 7/25/2006In my arms forever 8/15/2006 PINK 8/17/06
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04-28-2006, 02:51 PM
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I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful trip. You have a beautiful family! I love Brielle's cubby cheeks - she's so sweet!
Love, Shelly
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Homeschool Mom to 5 I-600A 8/9 Fingers 8/27 HS done 9/16 Referral 9/21 - b. 8/22 Girl! Dossier & POA to Guat 10/10 171H issued 11/2 In FC in Oct. Wonderful Visit 11/17-11/21 DNA auth. 11/29 DNA test & FC interview 12/7 Match 12/27 Preapproval 1/3 Great Visit 1/25-1/30 Exited FC 2/15 PGN 2/21 Out! 3/30 BC requested 4/5 BC 5/2 Submitted for Pink 5/8 PINK 5/10 Embassy Appt. 5/17 Home 5/19! http://www.isabelfaith.blogspot.com/
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04-28-2006, 03:28 PM
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Great pics, Denise!! I'm so glad you had a wonderful trip!!
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Robyn I-171H 7/8/05 My princesa is born 7/12/05  Referral 7/19/05 DNA done 8/19/05 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 Out of PGN 11/28/05 Birth Certificate 12/7/05 Pink 12/20/05 In our arms forever 1/2/06  Embassy Appt. 1/4/06 Home Forever 1/6/06   
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04-28-2006, 03:43 PM
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Denise !
What a beautiful family you have ! Love all the happy happy smiles !!!! And why not, you're in Hawaii, right ?! Glad you all had a wonderful trip. The pictures are great, thanks for sharing them with us !! Kathy Anthony Patrick's Mom
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04-28-2006, 04:29 PM
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I Love Your Pictures!!!! They Are Absolutely The Best!!! Thanks For Sharing!!!!
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Suzanne __________________ Mother to Tony - 10/93 Brandon - 2/95 Memo TBN Nicholas - 9/97 Started Process 8/04 Docs in 8/16/04 INS approved 9/14/04 Entered FC 9/23/04 Embassy Approval 10/18/04 Entered PGN 10/21/04 K/O - Guat Error 11/01/04  Re-entered PGN 11/01/04 Visit Memo 12/04 Sent to PGN investigation ?? Visit Memo 9/05, 12/05 Back into PGN 2/06 OUT OF PGN!!!! 7/29/06 Home Finally and Forever 08/25/06 "To make a difference, you have to be willing to love a lost cause......"[/i][/b]
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04-28-2006, 05:57 PM
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What wonderful pictures! I am so glad you all had a great time - together as a family!
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Debbie - Mom to 3 Including 2 from Guatemala Community Moderator
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04-28-2006, 06:04 PM
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What great pictures. And a beautiful family!
Thanks for sharing!!
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DD from Guatemala Home forever May 2007 Foster Care Adoption Fostering baby girl "Sweetie Pie"
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04-28-2006, 06:35 PM
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What a happy family !!
I am so glad to see your update. I wondered how your trip went. You have a beautiful family
Brielle looks like a little beauty !! Glad it went so well.
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Maria http://loveyamorethancookies.blogspot.com/ Mommy to 3 beautiful children  M- 8 yr old son G- 5 yr old daughter and Isabella our Guatemalan Princesa ~Waiting for our Ethiopian Princess Jan 2006 We are Starting Our Journey ! Jan 25 -- Paper chase begins May 27-- 171-H IS HERE !! June 8-- Our baby girl referral June 25--POA June 26-- DNA test July 14--FC July 17--PA Aug 18--FC exit Aug 25--IN PGN Sept 11-- KO'ed ( for a baby bc  )Sept 20--Back in Oct 13-KO #2 (Bmom BC) Oct 13-Back in Nov 22-- WE ARE OUT BABY !!  Dec 16-- HOME FOREVER
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04-28-2006, 06:50 PM
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What a beautiful family. Glad to hear you had a wonderful time.
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Kathy 09-14-05 HS complete 09-30 Mailed I600A (Newark) 10-25 Fingerprints 12-12 I171h 01-11-06 Dossier complete 03-31 referral of toddler girl (born 06/05/04) 04-17 DNA auth. 04-18 DNA complete 04-24 POA sent to Guat. 04-28 DNA It's a match 05-16 PA 05- ? In & out of FC 06-05 In PGN 06-14/06-18 wonderful visit 08-18 OUT of pgn - no ko's ????? Amatitlan BC 08-29 PINK 09-06 Embassy Appt. 09-09 HOME
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04-28-2006, 06:52 PM
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What beautiful picture's ,they are all great,
but the family picture is my favorite! I've had a really rough 2 days with our adoption and that picture just made me feel happy inside , thanks for the much needed smile!
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Bio daughter 5~17~1990 Signed with agency 1~2002 Smooth adoption~ Hayle Home forever 3~26~2003 Found Loida on photolisting 6~2005 Signed W/ agency 7~26~2005 Paper ready 10~27~2005 Loida's 4th birthday , 11~6~05 Told we were submitted for PA 12~5~2005 2~7~06 opps! agency told us , not submitted for preapproval when Loida's abandonment decree was signed 4~11~2005, they never took the next step to have a birthcertificate issued. Never given an explanation for this "miscomunication" Hired outside attorney group 2~10~06 B.C. issued and compleate by 3~23~2006 told we need a new POA 4~3~2006 3rd POA got to Guatemala 5~15~06 Told we need to send another Marriage certificate 5~22~06 Entered Family Court 6~19~06 Interview 6~27~06 P.A. 7~10~06 Social report done 7~11~06 Waiting on 1 more document so we can enter PGN Oct 16th to 30th 2006 WONDERFUL visit Let our precious Loida come home Lord! signed out of minors June 24 2008 out of PGN Oct 16 2008. HOME May~2~2009 .
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04-28-2006, 08:48 PM
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So glad to read that you had a wonderful trip with your family. I remember reading of your concern about Blake and upcoming pick up trip. God worked it all out in His perfect timing. So thankful your Hawaii trip went so well, with only sunburn for Blake and no other big health concerns. Can you believe it? Brielle is finally home with all of you! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Beautiful family.
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04-28-2006, 08:50 PM
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She is just a doll..so cute and chubby! Your boys are so handsome..I would love to go back to Hawaii..haven't been there since 1980's..looks so nice..thanks for sharing..
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Mom to 2 kiddo's DS b/r 6/91 home 12/91 Peru DD b/r 6/03 home 3/04 Guatemala 2/03 totally paper ready Never told about Hague 6/03 DD b/referral 6/03 agency claims they will "do our POA"  1st visit 8/03 DNA 10/03 2nd visit 10/03 Found out POA never sent to Guatemala POA 11/03 (5 months after referral!) FC 11/03 3rd visit 1/04 redid entire dossier and finger's PGN 1/04 fostered in Antigua 3/1/04 Home 3/30/04
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