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Old 08-18-2008, 05:48 AM
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Talking Oct. 4th get together at the Columbia, SC Zoo!
I am ending the old post so this is the post that I will keep bumping up. Please post here if you are planning on joining us at the Columbia, SC Zoo on OCT. 4th.
Teresa, Dawn, Sophia we need to figure out the shirt situation. We had a suggestion of Buying matching shirts that say Guatemom , Guatedad. But I also suggested wearing shirts, or clothing that we bought in Guatemala for you and your children. What do you all think. I think either will be great. But it will give us a chance to show off our childrens clothes. My girls have dresses so they may wear those. Is 10 , 10:30, 11 am better for you all?

I am so excited because we will be celebrating Lilee's 1st gotcha day with all of you!!!

Post here if you are coming even if you already told me you were coming. Also help me keep this bumped up. I hope alot of new faces can come and join us too! I would love to meet you all! This is our 2nd NC/SC get together!
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Old 08-18-2008, 03:20 PM
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Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04
Referral 10/3/05 ( 20 3/4 mo. old)
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Lilee D.O.B. 4/16/06
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3/2/07 in FC
3/6/07 FC interview and DNA taken
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3/15/07 SW report finished and Out of FC!
3/29/07 Its a Match 99.99% 3/26 Results @ Emb.
5/2/07 1 year since we excepted Lilee's referral
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6/8/07 KO
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Old 08-19-2008, 05:13 AM
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We plan on coming.
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Old 08-19-2008, 02:35 PM
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DD has several Guatemalan dresses that she can wear one. I will just wear something colorful.
10:30 is perfect for us. It takes us 1 1/2 hours to get there.
If I'm not in VIETNAM I will see you there!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-20-2008, 07:48 AM
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bumping ......
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Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04
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Old 08-20-2008, 07:57 AM
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We plan on trying to attend. DD has a dress from Guatemala that she can wear.
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Old 08-20-2008, 01:14 PM
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We will be there!!! Brianna, Madison and I will be attending. My mom may come with us as well. I have also invited a friend that has two boys from Guatemala.

I am game on whatever you guys choose to do about the shirts. My girls have went from 18/24 months to 4t in just one year. Needless to say that nothing fits them that came from Guatemala. Lucky for me, I will be in Guatemala September 7th through the 13th, so I can buy them something to wear.

See you guys there!!!
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:42 AM
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Bumping for today.....
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Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04
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3/2/07 in FC
3/6/07 FC interview and DNA taken
3/8/07 DNA authorization
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3/29/07 Its a Match 99.99% 3/26 Results @ Emb.
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:48 AM
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We would love to attend, but still waiting on Ana's birth certificate to bring her home. Today is day 34, still hoping and praying everyday.
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Old 08-21-2008, 12:00 PM
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Laura I am praying you get that soon too! I would love to meet you all and your sweet little one.
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Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04
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Lilee D.O.B. 4/16/06
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POA 5/28/06
12/20/06 got new lawyer
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3/2/07 in FC
3/6/07 FC interview and DNA taken
3/8/07 DNA authorization
3/15/07 SW report finished and Out of FC!
3/29/07 Its a Match 99.99% 3/26 Results @ Emb.
5/2/07 1 year since we excepted Lilee's referral
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The zoo sounds like alot of fun. I hope you guys have a great time!
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Old 08-22-2008, 06:13 AM
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I am planning to be there... w/ DD
10:30 is good for me as well ( any of those times really)

DD is 4 so nothing I got in Guat fits her anymore. She wishes the beautiful dress I bought did but the last time she tried it on it was WAY TOO tight!
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Old 08-22-2008, 05:43 PM
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We'll be there! Strangely enough, I don't think we bought any clothes for US in Guatemala! I think the girls might have something that fits them, but it might still be too big. I bought a couple of outfits for when them, and I know one set is for when they are in elementary school, but can't remember the sizes of the other outfits. But you all just tell us what color(s) to wear, and I can match. I might even decorate a tshirt for the occasion.....
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My sister and I are going to try and bring my daughter Ella who is 18 months. I look forward to meeting all of you.
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Old 08-29-2008, 04:55 AM
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Yeah Can't wait to meet you all!
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Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04
Referral 10/3/05 ( 20 3/4 mo. old)
Home 9/16/06

Lilee D.O.B. 4/16/06
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POA 5/28/06
12/20/06 got new lawyer
2/11-13/07 DH hand delivered new POA & visits
3/2/07 in FC
3/6/07 FC interview and DNA taken
3/8/07 DNA authorization
3/15/07 SW report finished and Out of FC!
3/29/07 Its a Match 99.99% 3/26 Results @ Emb.
5/2/07 1 year since we excepted Lilee's referral
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6/1/07 In PGN
6/8/07 KO
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