Jerry, Stacie, and Allie: Our Happy Little Clapper

Timeline

Early December - Decided to adopt from Guatemala!
Mid-December - Began Homestudy process/Sent I-600A to INS
Late December - First Homestudy Interview
Early January - Second Homestudy Interview
February 7 - Homestudy completed
February 14 - Homestudy Approved by state
February 21 - Homestudy received by INS
March 6th - Dossier sent to Guatemala
March 21 - Received I-797 from INS
March 22 - I-797 to Guatemala
April 15 - Allie Was Born!!!
April 19 - Received Referral
May 7-POA Received in Guatemala
May 14-17? Enter Family Court
May 16 - DNA Authorization
May 22 - DNA Test Administered
May 30 - DNA Results - MATCH!!
May 31 - DNA Results received by US Embassy
June 11 - Family Court Interviews
July ?? - Exit Family Court
July 12 - Entered PGN w/o PA
July 20 - Kick Out for No PA
July 21 - Pre-Approval
Aug 1 - Enter PGN
Oct 3 - Exit PGN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 17 - New Birth Certificate
Oct 25 - 2nd DNA Test
Nov 13 - Pink Slip
Nov 21 - Embassy Appt.
Nov 25 - Welcome Home Sweet Allie!

Ok, so somebody pointed out to me that it had been 12 days since I posted! (Thanks for keeping accountable Jodi!) Yikes, you caught me! I really need to try harder. Allie is growing like a weed and learning new things everyday. It is so much fun watching her discover new things and seeing the world through her eyes. She is such a HAPPY baby and laughs and giggles at everything. We are so blessed to be this little joy's Mommy and Daddy.