Whimsical Tulips: It's Official!

We went to the US Consulate yesterday, and made it official!

Some last photos before we head home.....next post from the states!

lancasteref said...: So exciting! Congratulations! :); April 17, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Elaine in NC said...: So awesome!! What a sweet family! Looking forward to seeing you guys. Praying for safe and uneventful travels back HOME!; April 17, 2013 at 9:11 AM
debbieteague said...: love the shirts!; April 17, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Chrissy said...: Adorable shirts! Adorable family! Can't wait to see how he likes his beautiful new room :); April 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Melody R said...: Adorable pictures!! Safe travels home! Praying that Ethan does great on the trip!; April 17, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Elizabeth said...: Oh I love the pictures and so excited that you are headed home soon. Praying for safe travel and continued good adjustments for your sweet family of 3!; April 17, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Sharon Turner said...: WOOHOO!!!!; April 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Adoption Journey

Sept 20, 2010 - Submit Pre-Application
Jan 7, 2011 - Pre-Application Approved/ Paperwork Begins!
Mar 3, 2011 - Submit Formal Application/Put on Waiting List for Home Study
Sept 2011 - FINALLY it's our turn! Four Home Study Visits
Oct 2011 thru Feb 2012 - Waiting for Home Study approval
Feb 4, 2012 - Home Study Finalized!
Feb 10, 2012 - Corrected Home Study received at 5:36 pm. Overnighted to Immigration at 5:51 pm. (Thank you, FedEx!)
Mar 9, 2012 - Fingerprint Appt at US Immigration Office
Mar 19, 2012 - I-800 Immigration Approval
May 7, 2012 - Dossier Completed
May 8, 2012 - Dossier to Chinese Consulate for Authentication
May 18, 2012 - "DTC" Dossier to China!!
May 21, 2012 - Waiting Child Paperwork Completed
May 30, 2012 - "LID" Officially Logged In China!!!
Aug 27, 2012 - Referral!!
Oct 22, 2012 - Letter of Approval (LOA) arrives! It's official!!
Jan 11, 2013 - I-800 Approval
Jan 29, 2012 - DS-230 Arrived in Guangzhou, China
Feb 19, 2013 - Article 5 Issued
March 11, 2013 - TRAVEL INVITATION!!!
Apr 8, 2013 - Gotcha Day!