We are home safely and our flight home went as well as flying 26 hours can go! ;)
Coming home we were welcomed by signs and balloons at the Airport by my wonderful friends Terri, Mary, and others. It was soo wonderful to see them and finally have Lauren in my arms! Mary leaves this Wednesday for this amazing trip that we just completed. It's soo good to see our March group finally bringing our daughter's home!! Terri, Steph, Kayce, Sooze, and other's I'm rooting for you and following you closely! Kayce, Lauren wore your bib the other day to eat her coveted watermelon! It was so nice, I almost hated to put in on her, but it fits perfectly and works great!!
When we came home our family was all waiting to welcome Lauren home and it was so wonderful to have those closest to us to celebrate this amazing moment. Lauren's Journey Home at it's completion. Now, our new journey begins...
Lauren did great and she is just blossoming now that she is home. It's amazing to see more and more of her personality come our each new day. Today she surprised us by saying "yee ha!" while riding her little pony and dancing when hearing music. She is so perfectly ours! Our first two night here have been rough since our Guizhou girl is still on Guizhou time, however, we managed to keep her up all day today and she just fell asleep, so we are hoping we can get back on Phoenix time. I'll post here from now on. Oddly enough, our Shutterfly website won't let me post a journel entry right now, so I just left a quick note in the title.
I love you all! Here are some pic's since home.
12 comments:
I have the biggest smile right now! Jacob asked why are you smiling so big!! To see Lauren laying next to her daddy on her floor is so awesome! I'm glad she got to enjoy some watermelon and wear a cute bib. I can not wait to follow along on Mary and Doug's journey! I'm gonna have to find internet connection up in the Sierras somewhere since we will be up there when Kailahni is placed in their arms.
So glad you are all home and loving life! God is good!
It's so amazing to see you all together at HOME!!! I love it. We are getting excited beyond words to leave for China. Thanks for all the last minute travel tips. I may be calling you before I leave. :) Lauren is a doll and I can't wait to meet her again! Play dates soon to come!!!
Welcome Home!!!
Keep smilin!
Welcome home Mardi! I was there at the airport in spirit!! It has been so amazing to watch your journey with Lauren in China and it will be equally and even more amazing to see you all grow as a family! Again, thank you for letting us follow along!
And by the way... thanks for continuing to cheer for us!!! Soon....
Love, Steph
Welcome Home!! I am so excited to know you are in Phoenix with your beautiful girl!! Promise you won't quit posting though -- we have to watch her grow and thrive!! Looking so forward to watching you mother!! Love!
Welcome Home! It was such a treat to see and greet you at the airport. Lauren is so precious. -beautiful to see your family settling in.
Love and Hugs
Sounds like things are going well..
Love the photos..
Have a great week..
Hugs..
Kim
It's been amazing to follow your journey. My eyes fill with tears of joy for you when I read your entries. Congratulations on your homecoming. I can't wait to see you and hear more of your adventures.
Bridget
Just stopping by to see how you guys are doing. Mary told me about some of the things you filled her in on! Don't you love how we all crave the information!?!? :)
Hope your pink eye is getting better & I hope the three of you are settling in.... Lauren is so beautiful.
Love, Steph
Congratulations just doesn't seem to capture my excitement for you!!!!!!! I have waited right along with you and find joy in your family's joy. What a blessing that Lauren is finally home where she should be. Many blessings to you!! ; )
Oh, I remember the jet lag when we came home. The three of us would wake up at 4am every morning ready for dinner. We would be up till about 6am, and try to go back to sleep for a few hours. It was so hard. I remember trying to keep our S.G. up until 6:30pm. My parents would come over in the middle of the afternoon while D.S. and I took a nap. They would try to keep S.G. awake. It took us about 3 weeks to feel normal again. Hee-Hee...I had forgotten about that. So glad y'all are home. Soooo happy for you. What an adventure!!
Welcome home Dan and Mardi!
The pool pic is darling, and I can't believe Lauren uses chopsticks! Incredible! We are very excited for you and we can't wait to get more updates. Marc and I are so happy for you. Hope you are totally back on Phoenix time now. :)
sandy
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