Safe at home!

Since we had an infant, we requested the large bulkhead seats so we could use the bassinet to allow HannahKate to sleep. Unfortunately, the airline miscounted the number of infants requiring bassinets and somehow we were left without one. For their mistake, KLM offered the last two remaining first class seats for us to use. These are the seats that are in the upper deck of the 767 that recline all the way back! Aunt Laura gladly took one seat and Christina and I shared using the other as a bed for HannahKate. Whenever HannahKate slept, one of us would take her up the stairs to lie down in the nice posh seats! I would never pay the premium for those seats, but it sure was nice to lay down flat when you have a sleeping baby in your arms on a 14 hour flight!

Jonathan was an absolute trooper during this flight. He hardly napped at all but throughout the entire flight he kept himself occupied with the in flight entertainment and allowed Christina and I the chance and peace of mind to rest and take care of HannahKate without a single complaint! Jonathan sure is growing up fast and we are so proud of his progress as a big brother!



Here we are riding the train at Hartsfield airport. I tried taking some pictures at the customs area but was roundly scolded for having a camera out. Apparently cell phones and cameras are not allowed in the waiting area. We were one of five families that were bringing home an adopted child and we all had to wait a long time just sitting there waiting for our immigration papers to be inspected. After a 14 hour flight, this isn't the type of homecoming you'd expect but after about 35 minutes we finally received HannahKate's immigration stamp and made our way into the open arms of Grandmom, Karolyn, and Wes, who were there to welcome us home!







Hugs and kisses for everone!







The car ride home was full of crying and screaming, but after a quick stop at McDonalds (yes... McDonalds...we needed something quick and easy since we were so tired and the kids were both incredibly agitated. One of whom didn't like being confined in a car seat for the first time and the other wanting the former to stop screaming... ahhhh the joys of having siblings!) we all crashed hard for the next few hours. It was great to see the signs on our door and mailboxes welcoming the arrival of our newest addition! After naptime HannahKate got to roam around the house and started enjoying all of her newest toys!



Our first day home and HannahKate already has found a new best friend!



Aren't they so cute together!!!