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Old 07-09-2008, 06:54 PM
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I did it, I stylized my own blog!

Ok, I am so proud of myself! I stylized my own blog. I even created the top banner with my new digital scrapbooking program!

Can you guys give me feedback on it? (good and bad)

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Juan Roman (J.R.) Born 7/21/05
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Started Homestudy January 09
Signed with Agency 2/23/09
Homestudy completed 2/25/09
Dossier to Agency 3/16/09
Accepted our daughters referral 4/6/09
Dossier in Ethiopia 4/28/09
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Old 07-09-2008, 06:59 PM
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I love it!!

You did an awesome job! Of course, it doesn't hurt that your subjects are beyond adorable.
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5/23/06- our sweet baby Samuel Miles born
1/19/07 - Home with The Giggler and never been happier!


11/08/06 - our sweet baby Lucas Matthew born
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Old 07-09-2008, 07:03 PM
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Well, I read and looked at your photos and I think it's a beautiful blog! You did a GREAT JOB! Your family is beautiful and you certainly look like you love each other and have a wonderful time spending time together! Thanks for sharing! Also wanted to mention your digital scrapbooking because I'm thinking of taking this up too.....I thought that was spectacular too! You're very talented!

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1/15/06 DNA matched and we are in Family Court
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2/23-2/27 beautiful visit trip!
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8/25/06 ooops....our mistake! NOT in PGN!
9/4/06 Okay! NOW we're IN PGN!
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Old 07-09-2008, 07:05 PM
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Awesome job! What program do you have?

By the way, I love the song Arms Wide Open. It was "My song" for my son during my pregnancy. The heartbeat in the very beginning of the song gets me crying everytime!

I think you did great--you should go into business!
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12/19/2007 DNA results to USE 99.99% match
1/25/08 found out we're out of FC, not sure of date
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Old 07-09-2008, 07:06 PM
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What program do you have?

I used FotoFusion. It's inexpensive and you can download and test it for free. It works great! Thanks for the compliment. It's tons of fun!
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Started Homestudy January 09
Signed with Agency 2/23/09
Homestudy completed 2/25/09
Dossier to Agency 3/16/09
Accepted our daughters referral 4/6/09
Dossier in Ethiopia 4/28/09
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Old 07-09-2008, 07:14 PM
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Okay...I LOVE IT!!! Now teach me how to do it! PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE!
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Old 07-09-2008, 07:48 PM
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It turned out great! The kids are so adorable!
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:03 PM
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It's beautiful, Bibi. You did a great job.
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1/15/2007 leave for pick up trip
1/17/2007 Embassy appointment
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You did a GREAT job!! It looks wonderful!
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6/21/06 - application to agency
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:11 PM
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You did that yourself!! That's awesome!! It looks like the ones people pay for!! Kudo's to you!!
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:41 PM
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Sorry, I stopped noticing your blog after I pressed play and watched that adorable child you have. OMG, J.R. has the cutest little personality ever. Julian is adorable too, but that J.R. is way too cute!!!

All of your children are beautiful. I love your accent. Your house is gorgeous. Oh, and your blog turned out great too.
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Old 07-10-2008, 05:01 AM
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Amazing Blog!!! Your family is beautiful!!!
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May 2006 Referrral of my ANGEL
ELAINA ELIZABETH ALEXANDRA
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September 2006 Enter PGN
November 2006 Exit PGN
DECEMBER 17 IN MY ARMS FOREVER
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Old 07-10-2008, 05:14 AM
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Awesome Job!!! Now you will have to write a how to guide for us dummies!!!!
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Great Job! I'm so jealous, I've been trying to figure this out. I'm may pm you if I have problems. I'm glad to also see what digital scrapbooking software you are using.
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I love the new updated site...great pictures
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