A Peakin To Our Lives: Some were a success.....and some were not!

Friday, November 23, 2007

Some were a success.....and some were not!

The photo shoots that is...

Oh, look at the beautiful, happy family...

and this one too!

and then there is this one. Happy? Not so much!

And our attempt at a fun, candid photo of Nana and Papa with all 5 of their grandkids...let's just say it didn't go well!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Great family shots, really! Even though Tate is crying, he is still adorable to me!! Poor little guy was NOT feeling well I know!! Now about the Nana & Papa one, not so good!! Funny though!; 10:21 AM

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Adoption Timeline

10/5/12 - Finalized the adoptions of our 21 month old Cason Stewart Peakin and our almost 4 year old, Wesley Xander Peakin!

2/10/12 - We got "the call" saying we were going to be parents again to a 3 year old boy we've prayed for over the last several months!!!

2/1/12- Interview with that specific 2 1/2 (now 3) year old boy's caseworker to possibly adopt him!

12/9/11 - Unexpected PLACEMENT of a 1 year old boy...what a blessing!

12/8/11 - "officially" submit our request to adopt a specific 2 1/2 year old boy we've been praying about adopting!

12/8/11 - Approved and Licensed!!!

9/30/11 - Final Homestudy Visit

9/29/11 - Completed PS-MAPP training

9/14/11 - 2nd Homestudy

8/24/11 - 1st Homestudy

6/28/11 - We get the call that our background checks are back and we can set up our PS-MAPP classes. We schedule to start them on 7/28 to be completed 9/29.

5/30/11 - We get fingerprinted and mail in paperwork for our background checks.

5/26/11 - We attend the informational meeting with Iowa KidsNet.

5/2/11 - I call Iowa KidsNet to start the process of becoming a licensed foster family.

4/24/11-5/1/11 - Sean and I discuss and make the decision to start the process to become a licensed foster family.

4/23/11 - I meet 2 children that instantly make me think of considering fostering to adopt.