Elli from East to West: China trip pic...Gotcha Day

Thursday, August 11, 2011

China trip pic...Gotcha Day

Today is the one month anniversary of our precious Elliana's "Gotcha Day". Our family has been beyond blessed having this sweet little baby girl in our lives. We thank God for all his amazing blessings!

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Faith, Hope, and LoveAugust 16, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Precious as can be! Congratulations to your family!!!

Love and blessings,
Robin
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Adoption Timeline

May 2006 Made decision to adopt from China

Jun. 2006 Submitted adoption application to CCAI, our adoption agency in Colorado

Oct. 9, 2006 Homestudy completed

Dec. 4, 2006 1st I-171H (immigration paperwork) completed

Feb. 7, 2007 LID (Log-in-Date) with CCAA (China Center for Adoption Affairs)

Jan. 7, 2010 Our little girl was born (and we didn't know)

Sep. 2010 Made decision to switch to the waiting child program - special need: minor heart condition

Sep. 16, 2010 Our little girl had her major heart surgery for TOF (the same month we switched to the waiting child program - heart condition...and we didn't know)

Mar. 22, 2011 Got our baby's referral and saw her beautiful face for the 1st time!

Jun. 1, 2011 Received 3rd renewal of I-171H

Jun. 22, 2011 Received Travel Approval

Jul. 6, 2011 Left for China!

Jul. 7, 2011 Landed in Beijing (Elliana's 1 1/2 birthday)

July 11, 2011 Met our little Elliana!

July 18, 2011 Consulate appointment

July 20, 2011 Got home!