We are finally home! It's the weirdest feeling in the world to have Kailahni with us at home. A good feeling, but so surreal. She is doing great. Her brothers LOVE her. I let them stay home from school today, and they couldn't get enough of her.
Our flight (or I should say flights) were long and little bit tough. None of us slept all that much. Kailahni had a few bad boughts of crying (screaming, really), but it could have been worse. I think it was the lay-overs that really got to us. Over 8 hours of lay-overs...YUCK! But, it was all worth! We made it home safe and sound! We had the world's best welcoming committe waiting for us when we deboarded in Phoenix. Actually, we had a welcoming committe in L.A. also (we're so special). My girlfriend Machel and her kids, Ashley and Travis, drove up from La Jolla to catch a glimpse of Kailahni. Although our visit brief, it was very meaningful. Thank you Machel, I love you!
Seeing our boys and all of our friends and family at the airport was such an awesome experience. You never really realize how much you miss someone until you see them again. We even had three fellow "March Mamas" at the airport to greet us! That was so special!
I think we are all adjusting well. Last night went great, tonight is starting to look a little different (Kailahni is very turned around on her sleep schedule). I don't plan on doing much for the next few days. Adjusting to Phoenix time and loving on each other is about the only thing I have on my schedule. That, and visiting with my friends and family who stop by. We have such supportive, patient and loving friends and family. I came home to two VERY well taken care of boys, a clean house that was stocked with food, and precooked dinners from my Mom. How awesome is that?! I don't have many pictures to post from our arrival (for once, I wasn't the one taking them), but I'll add them later when I get some from others.
Thank you to everyone who followed our trip so closely. It was fun having you all there with us. It really made us a lot less home sick than we would have been. Doug and I are grateful beyond words to have each and every one of you in our lives.
Saying "Goodbye" to China.
On the plane headed for home..
Waiting in Toyko for our flight to the U.S. (only 16 hours to go...uugghh)
Home at last!
16 comments:
Welcome home sweet friend. Sounds like you had the worlds greatest homecoming! Only wish I could have been there in person!
I love the picture of Kailahni saying goodbye to China! That's a keeper. :)
Well this the best post so far! Your baby girl is home with her brothers and you are all together. I am so happy for you! It was so amazing to see Kailahni in your arms when you arrived in Phoenix and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for your family. Welcome Home!!!!
Welcome Home..
I have loved following your journey... I found your blog through S.Wise.... I can't believe you live in AZ.. we are LID 4/28/07...
Kailahni is soooo beautiful..
Sounds like you are going to adjust well and things are going well..
Have a great couple days getting adjusted..
It was great to mingle with your family at the airport and see you arrive. Your boys were so precious waiting for the three of you.
How wonderful to see Kailahni sleeping in her beautiful crib.
Dear Mary, We have been following your great adventure & are so happy for you, all of you. Doug looks like he's wrapped around a little finger already, will Jacob & Benji be the next two? She will be such a joy to all of your lives, looking forward to meeting her in Nov. Aunt Jane
Welcome home!! Seeing the picture of the boys with Kailahni is the best! Thank you for the wonderful journal while you guys were in China, both Mike and I loved every word. We hope the weeks ahead are filled with much joy and a bit of sleep!
Welcome home!!! What a blessing to have everyone home where they belong! You name the day and I will take that little piece of sunshine in a heartbeat! I can't wait to get to know Kailahni and for her to meet her friends still waiting to come home!!! Have a great week and let us know if you need anything!!!
I was so happy to be able to see you guys. I love you too.
It is great to see that little crib with someone to sleep in it now, finally!!
Mary, look at her in her crib!!! Awwwww, I wanna cry, so cute!! I'm so sorry we couldn't be at the airport. Scott got home so late and Dylan had pink eye..UGH! I can't wait to meet her. I want to come this week! Please say yes!
Welcome home Mary, Doug and Kailahni. It was great looking at the videos and photos from when you were overseas. Happy you are back.
Truly,
Jenifer Ragan
So glad you are all home. We LOVE Kailahni. She is so beautiful. Aunt Cori
It's so amazing to see Kailahni in her own crib! What a journey you have been on, and not just the trip to China. We're so happy for you all. Have fun recovering and settling into your new life.
Love, Cecilia
Home at least is right. We had so much fun with the boys while you were away but missed you every day and couldn't wait until we got to meet Kai. She is awesome!!! The sweetest, happiest and luckiest baby I have ever met. I love you all.
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