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Old 11-10-2008, 04:24 PM
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In our arms 2 weeks & Celebrating Adoption photos

I can't believe Jake has only been with us for 2 weeks! It seems like forever ago he was placed in our arms. He is doing remarkably wonderful attaching and adjusting to us. He is a happy and healthy boy. His big sister is sometimes not so sure about this new kid living in our house and we are working through some jealousy issues but that is to be expected! We just had our Celebrating Adoption photo session 2 days ago and we have a sneak peek at our pictures!
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:34 PM
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Congratulations! Your little ones are adorable and your pictures are beautiful!
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Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04
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Lilee D.O.B. 4/16/06
Referral 5/2/06 (16 days old)
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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
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3/29/07 Its a Match 99.99% 3/26 Results @ Emb.
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:52 PM
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Congratulations! Great pictures!
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:54 PM
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Your family is beautiful!!
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Old 11-10-2008, 05:16 PM
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WOW-what a happy smiling little guy!! Your family is beautiful and so glad that things are going well
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4/21/08-Out of PGN God
5/5/08 A-deed signed/BC needs to be reg/w/RENAP (RENAP 4/30/08)
5/16/08-BC completed
5/21/08- ORANGE
5/30/08-DNA sent to US Embassy-waiting for PINK
6/3/08-PINK
6/8/08-Joshua's 1st Birthday
6/11/08- Embassy apt
6/14/08- HOME FOREVER
7/25/08-received registered adoption decree in our state
8/14/08- received USA State Birth Certificate
8/25/08- received USA Soicial Security Card
8/25/08 -received letter fr USCIS-up to 120 days to rec the G-884 VISA info
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Old 11-10-2008, 07:07 PM
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Congratulations! You have a GORGEOUS family & the pics are terrific!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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Old 11-10-2008, 08:12 PM
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Congratulations to your whole gorgeous family!! I am so glad to hear that Jake is doing well and I know that he and Emmi will be wonderful siblings to each other
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Old 11-10-2008, 09:00 PM
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So wonderful!! Looks like everyone is doing great. And the pictures are great!!
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Old 11-10-2008, 09:04 PM
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What a beautiful family!! Fantastic pictures!!
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May 2006 Referrral of my ANGEL
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November 2006 Exit PGN
DECEMBER 17 IN MY ARMS FOREVER
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Old 11-10-2008, 09:38 PM
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Those are amazing!! So beautiful. Congratulations on bringing your baby home and on your beautiful family!!
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Old 11-11-2008, 06:47 AM
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Jake is just tooo cute! Beautiful pics of a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing.
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3/23/07 PA
3/29/07 Enter PGN
6/13/07 OUT of PGN!!!!
6/29/07 GCBC issued
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7/12/07 PINK
7/22/07 Our baby is forever in our arms.
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Old 11-11-2008, 07:17 AM
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Such wonderful photo's!!!

Your little ones are simply adorable!!
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:44 AM
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The pics are just fantastic and both of your kids are beautiful. I checked out your blog and loved it.

We have been home just 5 days longer than you and boy can I relate to what you are going through right down to the slightly jealous sibling!

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Old 11-11-2008, 12:21 PM
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That is awesome!! Love the pictures!! We brought our sweet little boy home one month ago!! It goes so very fast. It is beyond amazing to get FINALLY get them home!! I am so happy for you and your family. God Bless!!

May God grant those of you who are still waiting the peace and stregnth you need to make it to the end. It is so worth the wait.
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