Our journey to a party of 5: Christmas Eve without Caitlyn

Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve without Caitlyn

I'm having a hard time putting in to words how I feel today. I am happy and excited for the boys, but very emotional to be so far from my little girl. This song says it perfectly.

Third Day's Merry Christmas

Enjoy some pictures of our anticipation.

1 comment:

The Levy'sDecember 26, 2012 at 4:59 AM
These pics make my heart smile - so excited for your growing family!!!
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Adoption timeline

April 20, 2013, Arrive home. Caitlyn is a US citizen
April 17, 2013, Consulate Appointment
April 9, 2013, Forever Caitlyn Day
April 8, 2013, Gotcha Day
April 3, 2013, Leave for China
March 25, 2013, Received CA
March 22, 2013, Received TA
March 7, 2013, Article 5 pickup
February 21, 2013 PDF drop off
February 12, 2013 800 approved
January 24, 2013 LOA
December 25, 2012 OOT
October 29. 2012 Received PA
October 18, 2012 Submitted LOI
October 15, 2012 Received a referral
October 10, 2012 LID
October 5, 2012 DTC
September 12, 2012 Submitted completed dossier
August 23, 2012 Received I797
July 10, 2012 Home Study approved
May 11, 2012 Home study visits completed
April 27, 2012, Attended orientation
April 13, 2012 Accepted in to CCAI's Chinese waiting children program
April 12,2012 domestic adoption fell through
March 2012, pursued a possible domestic adoption
Feb. 2012, Submitted a MCC to CCAI in anticipation of a possible Special needs adoption from China
July 28, 2011 Tu, Xue Hua born
Spring 2011 Began pursuing possibilities for adoption