Kris and I were married in April of 2001. We were blessed to add Alec to our family in 2002. After a few years of struggling with secondary infertility, we decided to adopt from the beautiful country of Guatemala. Our sweet daughter Mikayla Faith joined our family forever in January of 2007. We are so blessed and feel like our family is now finally complete!
As coordinator of the North East Ohio Guatemalan Adoptive Families Group, I felt it was important that we give back to a country that gave us so much! Together, our group donated the money to sponsor the follwing two students, Pedro and Ana. With our donations, these two sweet children will now be able to attend school this year. Please consider helping a child attend school! www.mayanfamilies.org
Pedro Martin
Ana Lucia
~Our Timeline~
Decided to Adopt From Guatemala 2-5-06 I-600a to USCIS Cleveland 3-7-06 First Homestudy Visit 3-7-06 Second Homestudy Visit 3-20-06 Final Homestudy Visit 4-9-06 Dossier Sent to our Agency 6-6-06 I-171H Arrived!!! 6-15-06 A Princess is Born! 6-17-06 Referral of Mikayla Faith 6-30-06 POA to Guatemala 7-17-06 DNA Authorization 8-1-06 Enter Family Court 8-14-06 DNA Test/SWI COMPLETE 8-23-06 Out of Family Court 9-1-06 Visit Trip 8-31 to 9-5 DNA Results 99.93% 9-8-06 Pre-Approval 10-6-06 IN PGN 10-11-06 PGN Kick Out 11-2-06 Re-Submitted to PGN 11-2-06 OUT OF PGN 1-2-07 Villa Nueva Birth BC 1-12-07 SUBMITTED FOR PINK 1-17-07 PINK SLIP RECEIVED 1-22-07 FLY OUT!!!! 1-27-07 Embassy Appointment 1-29-07 HOME FOREVER 1-31-07
Happy 1st Birthday sweet Mikayla!!! Hope your birthday is wonderful!!
I know what you mean about it being hard. Just remember this is only the beginning of a wonderful life that we will have with our children. They are a blessing from God. I love what you wrote and the video was awesome.
Your dad and I just watched this for the 100th time today! LOL! (with tears!) We just can't believe our little grandaughter is a year old already. We love her so much and look so forward to this next year seeing her learn so many new things. We can't wait until her birthday party next Sunday! We love you sweet Mikayla Faith! Papa and Mamaw
What a beautiful little girl. And a handsome nephew I have. These children are so blessed. Yet I love that they are the happiest and most pleasant little ones to be with. And thank you for being a dear friend to Gina. Can't wait someday do meet all of you. I loved the video. We also have a shephard and tell Kris really liked the picture. Best to all of you.
Girl I was crying all the way through this AWESOME video...I just can't believe our babies grow up SO FAST...Happy Birhday Little Princessa...HUgs Candy and Kya Blu
Happy Birthday Mikayla!! I can't believe you are one already!! HOpe you had a great birthday with your mommy,daddy, and big brother!! Love, Aunt Brandy and Uncle Steve and gang!!!
Happy Birthday Mikayla! I just loved the video...I cried the whole way through. She is a precious angel whom has touched so many lives and will continue to do so. God Bless you and your family.
Mindy & Kris - Sure worth the wait~! Wanted to call you on Sunday, but know how busy you are. Can't wait to see you this week-end, and I understand Mr. Alec now knows who is Aunt Zell is! Love every day, every minute. You are SO lucky to be able to be home with them. Both are just something else!
Happy 1st Birthday Mikayla!!! You are a wonderful family!! Loved watching the video of her first year! What a blessing both your children are! Best, Megan
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Beautiful Mindy just beautiful.....She has really grown up since coming home...She truly is a little Princess...
Happy 1st Birthday Miss Mikayla!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy 1st Birthday sweet Mikayla!!! Hope your birthday is wonderful!!
I know what you mean about it being hard. Just remember this is only the beginning of a wonderful life that we will have with our children. They are a blessing from God. I love what you wrote and the video was awesome.
Mikayla, Happy Father's Day to your daddy too!!
Love, Rebecca and Zachary
Happy Birthday Miss Mikayla!! What a joy you are and what a wonderful family you have! That is a wonderful slideshow Mindy, great job!
Happy 1st Birthday, Mikayla!! You are a beautiful little girl.
Your dad and I just watched this for the 100th time today! LOL! (with tears!) We just can't believe our little grandaughter is a year old already. We love her so much and look so forward to this next year seeing her learn so many new things.
We can't wait until her birthday party next Sunday!
We love you sweet Mikayla Faith!
Papa and Mamaw
Happy Birthday Mikayla!! And Happy Father's Day Kris!! :)
What a beautiful little girl. And a handsome nephew I have. These children are so blessed. Yet I love that they are the happiest and most pleasant little ones to be with. And thank you for being a dear friend to Gina. Can't wait someday do meet all of you. I loved the video.
We also have a shephard and tell Kris really liked the picture. Best to all of you.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY MIKAYLA!! That video was beautiful Mindy. I hope you guys have a wonderful party!!
Love,
Tim, Melissa and Haylee :)
Girl I was crying all the way through this AWESOME video...I just can't believe our babies grow up SO FAST...Happy Birhday Little Princessa...HUgs Candy and Kya Blu
Happy Birthday Mikayla!! I can't believe you are one already!! HOpe you had a great birthday with your mommy,daddy, and big brother!!
Love,
Aunt Brandy and Uncle Steve and gang!!!
Happy Birthday Mikayla! I just loved the video...I cried the whole way through. She is a precious angel whom has touched so many lives and will continue to do so. God Bless you and your family.
Happy 1st B-day, Mikayla! You are so precious :)
Love, Julie, Cherise & Kylee
Mindy & Kris - Sure worth the wait~! Wanted to call you on Sunday, but know how busy you are. Can't wait to see you this week-end, and I understand Mr. Alec now knows who is Aunt Zell is! Love every day, every minute. You are SO lucky to be able to be home with them. Both are just something else!
Happy 1st Birthday Mikayla!!! You are a wonderful family!! Loved watching the video of her first year! What a blessing both your children are! Best, Megan
Hey I have been such a slacker!--I am catching up here!!! Happy Birthday Mikayla!!!!!!! These babies of ours grow up waaaay too fast!!!!:O(
She is so so so so so beautiful and I had tears in my eyes the whole time I watched this!! You have two very beautiful kiddos!!!! hug to you!!!!!
happy b-day to your sweet, beautiful princess.. and yes, you're so right - it just goes WAY too fast :)
Can't wait until your birthday party on Sunday - so glad I can be there!! Great video!!!
Aunt Chris
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