Friday, May 29, 2009

Home!

We started the day Thursday by heading to the Hong Kong airport at 10am. We rolled into the garage at 10:30pm Iowa time (11:30am China time). 25 hours of travel! The big flight was from Hong Kong to Chicago--14.5 hours. The plane we were on had some mechanical issues on the tarmac so we sat there for an additional hour and a half.

Zachary did pretty well. He played a lot and at times was frustrated with no place to really walk around, but slept for 9 of the 16 hours we were on the plane. We built a little tent over his seat which kept it dark for him.

So good to be home. Thank you for all your comments, prayers and well-wishes. We checked our email everyday to see what you wrote. Helped us to feel connected while we were gone.

Feel free come on over and meet Zachary. Just give us a call so we make sure it's not during nap time ;)

4 comments:

Freeman Family said...

YIPPEE! So glad you made it home safe and sound. I bet it feels SO good to be home. I can't wait to hear how the kitties are adjusting to the new man of the house! The kiddos and I want to make a trip on to visit sometime soon..probably a Monday? Congrats again! We can't tell you how excited we are for you and can't believe he is finally here!

Durene Marsh said...

Congratulations on arriving home with your new son, Zach !!!! And thank you for allowing us to come along on your wonderful journey. Your blog is OUTSTANDING and I hope it continues...(with the big 2nd birthday coming up soon!)
We do hope to meet Zach in the near future (maybe at our swimming pool???)
Again congrats and welcome to parenthood!!!
God Bless, Durene

Lindsay said...

Whew!!! what a story! Welcome home Zachary! I'm just so enthralled with this story! can't wait to see him!

Lindsay

Anonymous said...

So glad you made it home safely, what a journey, plenty to scrap about! LOVE the new pictures of Zach in his new home. What does he think of all those toys, his new bedroom....is he adjusting to everything? I'm going to look at the calendar to see when we can come up and meet him. Love you all, Steph