I just happened to run into my sister between taking Nate to Baseball and Emi to Dance so she scanned the photos and sent them to me. So here they are. A day earlier than expected...smile.
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September 12, 2007 is the day our paperwork landed in Colombia. Exactly 6 mts later we received information on our children. Our lives have been so truely blessed!
Weather in Bogota Colombia
The Hollis Jewels
Going to Bogota to Meet Our Children
Our Adoption Agency
adoption
What Next?
Starting our new journey as a family of 6 in Ohio
May 14, 2008
Fly home to Cincinnati!!!
May 13, 2008
Pick up VISAs
May 12, 2008
Apply for VISAs
May 9, 2008
Applied and received passports, went to the Embassy Doctor
April 30, 2008
Sentencia
April 14, 2008
Meet Jessica and Joaquin
April 11, 2008
Fly to Bogota
March 24, 2008
Plane tickets have been purchased, VISA paperwork sent to the Colombian Consulate to process
March 14, 2008
Received confimation from Colombia that our Gotcha Day will be April 14, 2008
March 12, 2008
We received our official referral of our son and daughter
February 29, 2008
Paperwork sent to Bogota regional office
November 30, 2007
Offical Approval given from Colombia
September 12, 2007
The wait has officially begun, all paperwork is in Colombia.
May 14, 2008
Fly home to Cincinnati!!!
May 13, 2008
Pick up VISAs
May 12, 2008
Apply for VISAs
May 9, 2008
Applied and received passports, went to the Embassy Doctor
April 30, 2008
Sentencia
April 14, 2008
Meet Jessica and Joaquin
April 11, 2008
Fly to Bogota
March 24, 2008
Plane tickets have been purchased, VISA paperwork sent to the Colombian Consulate to process
March 14, 2008
Received confimation from Colombia that our Gotcha Day will be April 14, 2008
March 12, 2008
We received our official referral of our son and daughter
February 29, 2008
Paperwork sent to Bogota regional office
November 30, 2007
Offical Approval given from Colombia
September 12, 2007
The wait has officially begun, all paperwork is in Colombia.
Books for Orphans
THANK YOU to all of you who ordered books from Usborne Books. Thanks to all of you we will be taking 95 books to Children's Vision International orphange when we travel!!!
http://www.childrensvision.org/
http://www.childrensvision.org/
Items Collected for CVII Orphange
- 10 Bottles Baby Lotion
- 10 Bottles Baby Powder
- 10 Bottles Baby Shampoo
- 15 Bottles Baby Soap
- 2 Dozen Feather Pens
- 2 Dozen Ocean Life Stamps
- 20 Kid Tooth Brushes
- 20 Tubes Tooth Paste
- 3 Dozen Pull Back Race Cars
- 3 Rolls of 100 Stickers
- 3 Tubes Creamy Baby Oil
- 30 Bars Ivory Soap
- 4 Tubs Petroleum Jelly
- 5 Bags Cotton Balls
- 5 Bottles Peroxide
- 5 Bottles Rubbing Alcohol
- 5 Boxes Bandages
- 5 Dozen Hacky Sacs
- 50 Tooth Brushes
- 7 Tubes Antibiotic Ointment
- 95 Books in Spanish
- Pencils
Visitors to our Blog
About Me
- Beth
- My husband and I have four children and have a desire of adding to our family through international adoption. We adopted 2 siblings from Colombia and have loved every minute of our journey. The Lord has laid it on our hearts to go to Africa. There is a child there that belongs to us.
Completed Paperwork
- √ 10 hours of Parenting/Adoption Education
- √ 1040 with Tail Notarized
- √ 4 Page General Info Sheets each – Background info (Eric, Beth)
- √ Adoption Disclosure Statement
- √ Affidavit of names / Notarized
- √ Apostille all Notarized Items
- √ Background Criminal Investigation (Eric, Beth)
- √ Birth Certificates (Eric, Beth, Emi, Nate
- √ Central Child Abuse Registry – No Record (Eric, Beth)
- √ CHI Application
- √ CHI Office Approval of Home Study
- √ CHI Office Follow Up commitment
- √ CHI Office License
- √ Copy of Passport Photo Page (Eric, Beth)
- √ Cultural Training Packet Complete
- √ Divorce Decree
- √ FBI Check, and Fingerprints / Notarized (Eric, Beth)
- √ Financial Statement
- √ Fire Inspection of the home
- √ Five Personal References / Notarized
- √ Home Study Agreement
- √ Home Study Report / Notarized
- √ Home Study Visit 1 with Social Worker
- √ Home Study Visit 2 with Social Worker
- √ I-171 H with Notarized Tail
- √ I-600A Application to Immigration in Cinti
- √ ICBF App info with passport photos and signature page
- √ Immigration CIS Fingerprints
- √ Jobs and Family Service Application
- √ Letter of Employment / Notarized – Beth
- √ Letter of Employment / Notarized – Eric
- √ Letter of Introduction to Colombian Government / Notarized
- √ Marriage Assessment with Therapist
- √ Marriage License
- √ Medical Letter / Notarized (Eric, Beth)
- √ Medical Statement Form (Eric, Beth, Emi, Nate)
- √ No Criminal Conviction Form signed (Eric, Beth)
- √ OAPL Photo Listing Waiver
- √ Passports (Eric, Beth, Emi, Nate)
- √ Photos of Home
- √ Photos pages of family and home for kids
- √ Post Adoption Agreement
- √ Proof of Auto Insurance
- √ Proof of OH Residency for 5 years
- √ Psychological Report / Notarized (Eric, Beth)
- √ Safety Audit of home
- √ Sheet of Passport size photos
- √ Vet Documentation
- √ Well Water Test
9 comments:
Yeah! I knew there was a reason I wasn't in bed yet. They are gorgeous. Are you ready to walk to Colombia to get them?! We're trying to expand Caleb's prayers, so we've included you all in our nightly prayers. Your faithful prayers have been a blessing to us, and we want to bless you back!
Have a blessed wonderful Ressurection Day!
Love,
Sherri
Oh my goodness, they are so incredibly cute! My daughter, who is 9, loves to look at pictures on the computer. I was showing her the pictures of your kids and she said, "Hey, that girl looks a little bit like me, doesn't she, Mami?" Your daughter's hair is almost exactly like Shirley's in her referral picture.
I can relate to your anxiousness, too. A few days after we received our kids' pictures, we got their abandonment decree. I sat and cried and cried. I definitely went through the entire grieving process re: birthparents and birth siblings. I still definitely have my "moments." These people, who are almost like ghosts to our kids, will forever be a part of all of our lives. As they always say, adoption involves many losses along with a great gain.
Can't wait to continue following your journey . . .
janine :)
They are such cuties! And I have to agree with Janine (and Shirley) that when I first saw that picture of Jessica, I thought she looked a lot like her daughter Shirley too.
Beth, I want to know your secret! You're so well organized at this stage in the process, and look how much extra you're doing. Your calmness and togetherness just amazes me.
Thanks for sharing the pictures. I'm looking forward to seeing many more in the not-so-far-off future!Genece
What beautiful children! And hand-picked for you, what a humbling feeling that must be. :) We are praying for you all - the Hollis 6! - and will continue to do so. (Thank you so much for your prayer, support and comments too!)
peace and blessings,
jenn
Matthew 19:14-15
The Little Children and Jesus
14Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." 15When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
Beth, we're all so excited for you and I can't wait to help spoil them! :-) I haven't been this excited since Annslee was born over 2 yrs ago. I know the joy of being able to adopt and it's an amazing feeling. It's was 9 yrs ago in February when I got the news of Bailey's adoption. We love you so much and can't wait. Love, Brian & Sonya
He has such a welcoming smile! She looks like a little princess. They are both beyond adorable!
Congratulations! I had no idea you were adopting - how exciting! It makes me want my baby to come out even faster :) Did I tell you I'm having a girl? We're naming her Ava Elyse. I can't wait!
Your little Joaquin looks EXACTLY like my nephew, Seth. I should bring in a picture to show you next time I'm at CS, before you leave!
Take care! And Congrats again!
Oh Beth, they are so cute!!! We are so excited for you guys. I know you all are overhelmed with joy. You are in our prayers! Can't wait to hear more!
Jaime
Oh Beth, they are so cute!!! We are so excited for you guys. I know you all are overhelmed with joy. You are in our prayers! Can't wait to hear more!
Jaime
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