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Friday, October 26, 2012
Home Sweet Home
We are HOME! There is nothing like that word right now. We landed last night about 9:30 and had the greatest welcome by our sweet CASE. We have really missed him. Especially Camden. Camden was running through the airport and could not get to Case quick enough. When he spotted him, he threw down his backpack and just about tackled Case. It was so sweet, I of course started to cry. I love how much my boys love each other - they really are best friends.
Harper was, not surprisingly, quiet. But she knew who Case was and was very friendly and interested in him. She gave him kisses and hugs right away.
She also went to Grahm and Big Pop right away. Not at all scared, just quiet, taking it all in.
We had a sweet "Welcome Home" banner at our home when we drove up - This was so nice to come home to :)
Harper was so cute to watch as we went through the house. She was the most excited when she walked into her room and playroom. She had seen pictures but seeing it in person seemed just perfect to her. She actually gasped and started jumping up and down. Once again, such a sweet moment to see her so happy. She knew this was her room and her toys. I opened the closet and she gasped again. Walked in and picked out some clothes to put on....
With all the celebrating we have had the past few weeks with Harper and birthdays - you would think we were done but we have to keep it up for one more special day... Today is Camden's birthday!!!
Harper was, not surprisingly, quiet. But she knew who Case was and was very friendly and interested in him. She gave him kisses and hugs right away.
She also went to Grahm and Big Pop right away. Not at all scared, just quiet, taking it all in.
We had a sweet "Welcome Home" banner at our home when we drove up - This was so nice to come home to :)
Harper was so cute to watch as we went through the house. She was the most excited when she walked into her room and playroom. She had seen pictures but seeing it in person seemed just perfect to her. She actually gasped and started jumping up and down. Once again, such a sweet moment to see her so happy. She knew this was her room and her toys. I opened the closet and she gasped again. Walked in and picked out some clothes to put on....
Yes, that is a pair of shorts around her neck AND a pair of shorts on top of her pants! Too funny!! She loves babies and played with them the whole time. I wish I would of had enough sense to video tape our coming home moment but after a total of 31 HOURS of travel time. We were lucky to still be walking. I will quickly say that I am so thankful that we made every flight, literally it was by the skin of our teeth! Going from Guangzhou to Shanghai to Beijing to Chicago to Charlotte - running through each airport with 3 kids in tow AND our luggage (we had to re-check our bags at every airport). It really was a miracle!
It was worth every minute to get to this...
With all the celebrating we have had the past few weeks with Harper and birthdays - you would think we were done but we have to keep it up for one more special day... Today is Camden's birthday!!!
This guy has been AMAZING these past few weeks. He showed his true heart while we were in China. He was so helpful to us and to Harper and even to other families we met. He was so good with the other kids that one mom even paid him to look after her daughter (for a very short time). I love how he see's people exactly the way God would see them - Beautiful and precious in His sight! I was so proud of this young man. Happy Birthday Camden - We love you!!
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Welcome home!!!!!! I am so happy to see that you made it back. What a sweet homecoming! I know you are thrilled to have all of your chicks under the same roof! Praying jet lag is kind to you and you find your new normal soon!
Love you! Call me when things calm down!!
Welcome Home!! Looks like she's doing great! I don't know if you know Jennifer from myadoptionwebsite... but, Harper and her daughter look ALOT alike!! Seriously! you should check it out. My adoption website did our "site" while we were in China. ;)
Aahh!! I am wiping my eyes!! To read how much these boys love each other is so sweet!!! I would've bawled, too!
Welcome home! Have LOVED reading your journey and am so happy for you guys. Hope the jet lag isn't bad!!
love to you all!
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