Wednesday, April 9, 2008

We are home!!

Thank you to everyone who has welcomed us home!

We had such a long flight on Delta coming home - I thought we would never land. Nick was a great traveler again, but still only 45 min of sleeping on a 11 hour flight - This flight was late so our next connection, we thought was unreachable, we just wanted to be home so terrible! We were the first ones off the plane and ran literally ran through passport control, baggage, waited for our bags (we didn't have time to wait for the stroller so we ditched it since it was free anyway)and rechecked them domestically - we had to then run to another international checkpoint - with we had to have an interview, since we are American and bringing a Russian baby with us. The wonderful agent took our papers and let us run to make our connecting flight - on a train, then to the opposite end of the terminal - we made our flight! I slept while Jon entertained Nick with stickers -

We were met by wonderful family! Natalie was thrilled to see us and Nick finally. We had our yard decorated by our neighbors with balloons and welcome home signs.

Yesterday was a little rough getting adjusted, mainly just due to the time difference. Nat, Nick and I all took a long nap and today is really great.


- side note - Delta called us yesterday and said that they would deliver our stroller to our house and by 9pm it was here on our doorstep! - hilarious! A free stroller that we didn't even care about made it home with us too!
Thank you to everyone who followed us on this most amazing journey. Once I find my camera cord - I will post more pictures!!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome home! We are so glad you have made it home safely and that everyone is together. Love how happy everybody looks- especially Nick. And he is pinking up and filling out nicely, thatta boy!Love, The Gallentine Gang

Anonymous said...

Welcome Home.......We can't wait to get to see you all.........It's Amazing....hope that all goes well in this new transition........Love, Bumby

Anonymous said...

Welcome home! We would love to see some more pictures when you get the chance. We've really enjoyed following your journey. Keep us posted!

Ted and Jen

Spencer said...

Welcome back. What a great idea to blog the trip. I love the pictures and Nick looks like a darling (other than the lack of sleeping on the plane). We are so happy for you all. Love Spencer, Dawn and Alex.