Adoption Timeline

1/26/2012 - Applied to Holt International

2/27/2012 - FBI Background Check back

3/20/2012  - Homestudy Approved

4/19/2012 - I-797 Approval

5/18/2012 - DTC - Dossier To China

5/28/2012 - LID - Dossier Log In Date

5/29/2012 - DOR - Date of Referral

5/30/2012 - LOI - Letter of Intent

6/4/2012 - PA - Provisional Approval

6/28/2012 - Dossier Moved out of Translation

8/6/2012 - LOA - Letter of Acceptance

8/21/2012 - I800 Approval

8/24/2012 - NVC

8/27/2012-  Cable Letter

9/12/2012 - Article 5

9/21/2012 - TA - Travel Approval

Ellie Here We Come

October 30 - Leave for China and 2 days later will land in Shanghai, China
November 1-2 - The Shanghai Mystery - Eric has planned our days in Shanghai and I have no idea what we are doing.  I am sure it will be an adventure. 
November 3 - Leave Shanghai and arrive in Nanchang at 3:00 pm
November 4  - GOTCHA DAY!!! Ellie will travel from her orphanage to the capital city, Nanchang and will be placed in our arms! 
November 5  - Paperwork Day
November 6  - 8 - Get to know our Daughter and soak up Nanchang  
November 9  - Pick up Ellie's passport and fly to Guangzhou
November 10 - Paperwork check and Ellie's Medical Exam - Shopping with Ann
November 11 - Free Day
November 12 - Explore Guangzhou
November 13  - Apply for Ellie's Visa at the US Consulate and the Oath Taking Ceremony
November 14 - Pack up, Pick up Ellie's Visa and take a shuttle to Hong Kong
November 15 - Time to head home with our little girl !!!! Fly out of Hong Kong and arrive in Sioux Falls at 9:00 pm where we will be together as a family of 7 for the first time!