Amelia's Room

I have been working on Amelia's bedroom and playroom for a while.  Here is what we have so far. 

Here are pictures of the playroom.  It seems to be constantly changing, but here are the pictures I have so far.  My nephew has already broken in most of the toys and I am pleased to say that he approves. 

Welcome

Welcome to our adoption blog.  The purpose of this blog is to keep family and friends updated on our lives and adoption journey.  We ask that you please pray for our daughter in China and for us as we wait to be united as a forever family. 

Our Adoption Timeline

This is a timeline of our adoption process to beginning until now...

• April 2009 - Began praying about the adoption process for China
• July 16, 2009 - Met with Lily and Lifeline Families
• July 17, 2009 - Met with Lifeline Executive Director
• July 20, 2009 - Turned in application
• July 24, 2009- First home study and fingerprints
• July 29, 2009 - Doctor's appointment for physicals
• July 31, 2009 - Second home study
• August 7, 2009 - Third home study
• August 13, 200 - Individual home studies
• August 15, 2009 - Fourth home study
• August 25, 2009 - Fifth home study
• September 10, 2009 - Fingerprints were mailed to Lifeline
• September 15, 2009 - Received fingerprints and FBI/ABI clearance
• September 25, 2009 - Paperwork sent for DHR approval
• October 7, 2009 - 1-800 sent for approval
• October 13, 2009 - Sent paperwork for final approval
• October 14, 2009 - DHR approved paperwork and sent to Immigration
• October 23, 2009 - Immigration confirmed receipt of paperwork
• October 31, 2009 - Received Immigration confirmation to take for biometric fingerprinting
• November 2, 2009 - Received biometric fingerprinting appointment 
• November 12, 2009 - Biometric fingerprinting
• November 27, 2009 - Immigration Approval
• December 15, 2009 - Dossier sent to China!!!
• December 21, 2009 - LID
• February 2011 - Updated 1-800 paperwork
• May 2012 - Updated 1-800 paperwork
• May 24, 2012 - Home study - discussed changing to Medical Special Needs Program because Lifeline is sponsoring nine new orphanages beginning in July.  
• July 2, 2012 - Biometric fingerprinting for updated 1-800 paperwork
• July 20, 2012 - Lifeline Travel Class 
• July 25, 2012 - Visa application submitted 
• September 26, 2012 - Received Referral
• September 27, 2012 - Accepted Referral
• September 28, 2012 - Letter of Intent sent to China for Pre-Approval 
• October 12, 2012 - PA
• October 16, 2012 - LOA!
• October 16, 2012 - I-800 sent to Homeland Security
• October 25, 2012 - I-800 receipt received from Homeland Security 
• November 14, 2012 - I-800 Approved, sent to National Visa Center (NVC)
• November 20, 2012 - GUZ number assigned 
• November 21, 2012 - I-800 cabled to Guangzhou
• November 23, 2012 - Received a copy of the PDF letter confirming paperwork was cabled 
• November 26, 2012 - Article 5 submitted 
• December 11, 2012 - Article 5 Approval; paperwork sent to China for Travel Approval 
• December 17, 2012 - TA (Travel Approval)
• December 20, 2012 - Consulate Appointment Confirmed
• December 21, 2012 - Leave for China
• December 24, 2012 - Gotcha Day!
• December 25, 2012 - Chinese Court
• January 3, 2013 - Consulate Appointment
• January 5, 2013 - Arrive home