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Friday, March 28, 2008 We made it! We started off at 4:30 AM in Guangzhou. We had a three hour flight to Beijing. We then had a four hour layover. That wasn't so bad because our lunch order took about two hours to get. I think it was the restaurant's first day open. The Beijing Airport is awesome! It is new and the largest in the world. It was one of United's first days to be open in the new terminal also. Everything went smoothly and our luggage made the weight limits. Yeah! We then began our 12 hour flight from Beijing to Chicago. Our last leg was from Chicago to Cincinnati. All of the kids were perfect! Kayla never cried once the entire time! She even slept on the plane in the seat between Dan and me. The trip home seemed shorter than going there. I guess we were so pre-occupied with her that it made the time go faster. When we arrived in Cincinnati, we were greeted by the most wonderful friends and family! They had signs and a big banner. It was overwhelming to see them at the end of the walkway. Thanks to all of them! They also had decorated our home- and I mean decorated our home. The outside and inside were covered with signs, cards, streamers, etc. We really appreciate everything that they did. We also found plenty of food waiting for us and gifts. Thanks to the neighbors who left us cards, signs, and gifts also. So many people helped us while we were gone from neighbors feeding the turtle to my brother driving us to the airport to my parents taking Tigger to the kennel. It was also so nice to see Dan's Dad and sister who had driven from Cleveland and Indy to greet us off the plane. Unfortunately Dan's mom didn't feel well and couldn't join us. She'll get to meet Kayla as soon as she feels better. We are in such awe of God's perfect plan! Kayla just fits into our family so wonderfully! She is a delight and too cute! We look forward to having her meet you all in person! Love Dan, Amy, Abby, Drew, and Kayla