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Sunday, May 20, 2012
WE ARE HOME!

We made it home after flying countless hours, a bloody nose (Quinn) and a lost piece of luggage. It was wonderful to see our loved one’s waiting for us with such excitement. No words can express my gratitude for each and everyone of you! You are all so very special to our family and having you all there to welcome us home and meet Quinn for the very 1st time was truly an emotional moment for me. We never dreamed of traveling back to China for another Asian treasure, but we are so blessed that we were led back to bring home our little man and we thank you all for opening your hearts with such excitement to love Quinn with open arms.

Flying home with Quinn was like a long dragged out labor. Now that it is over I can say it wasn’t that bad. However, it was bad when it was actually happening. Quinn slept a total of 4 hours on the long flight from Hong Kong to NYC. That is it! He played with his TV remote the entire time instead of sitting and watching one program. He often ended up on screens where he didn’t belong! He didn’t want to sit or wear his seatbelt and he was SO LOUD! He would yell for any stewardess that would walk by. I know he was very comfortable with them because they spoke his language.

We did make it to JFK-NYC and Quinn became an American citizen! We had a 5 hour layover, but we were in great company. I have had an online friend for many, many months that I FINALLY got to meet. Thank you Julie and PingPing for a MUCH needed break and a relaxing lunch! We hope to see you soon.

Our short little flight (last flight) was the “real” awful one! By this point Quinn was exhausted. I couldn’t get him to wear his seatbelt for take-off at all. He was screaming bloody murder and I could hear the lady behind me complaining. Really – have a heart lady – what would she like me to do? She could obviously she this kid was completely stressed out and yelling in CHINESE! Wouldn’t that be a HUGE hint that he had no idea what the heck was going on! UGH – some people really make me shake my head. Oh well, I was wearing out now at this point and thought to myself – too bad to her. She will just have to get off her high horse for the next hour. She will live. LOL

We FINALLY landed and what a happy moment! Holy sweetness! We had a welcoming crew waiting for us and Quinn was all smiles. He did very well as long as I wasn’t out of sight. After we all hugged and took pictures we went to baggage claim to discover I was missing a bag. JetBlue told me one of my bags took a ride to Vermont! I had to wait until the following day to get my bag. I couldn’t believe it – all that traveling and I lost a bag on the shortest flight – 1 hour from home. The good news is I did receive my bag and a voucher for my next flight on JetBlue.

Overall, Quinn is doing well at home. He was not having any part of the dogs the 1st night. By the 2nd night he is tolerating them. He loves is siblings and can become very WILD and CRAZY with their coaxing. Quinn really doesn’t need any coaxing so this creates complete chaos! We took Quinn for his 1st haircut today. He is one handsome little dude. He loved looking at himself in the mirror – no surprise there. Then we went for a REAL American Chinese lunch – General Tso. Quinn went to town on that. He has really opened up and is trying many new foods. He does like sweets too. He must have been just so shutdown in China when he spit out the M&M I gave him. He loves M&Ms now.

Many people have asked how Savannah is handling sharing her throne with Quinn. She is doing very well! We have our moments, but she has been amazing. She is such a big girl now even though she is the younger one. She is our helper with Quinn teaching him everything she knows. Here are some of the things she has said over the last couple of days:

He is talkin “China” again…
You not beautiful – I am beautiful!
I not Savannah – I Mei Mei
I not little sister – I am BIG
I don’t like this boy….(after being hit my Quinn)
I really like JoeJoe….(eating dinner together)

Quinn waits on Savannah hand over foot. He caters to her. Darryl and I were cracking up today. He gives her many hugs and kisses, puts her shoes on for her, makes sure she has her cup of milk, helps her out of the van and holds her hand as they walk to the house from the van. AND of course, she lets him!

Quinn will take his 1st camping trip this weekend. I know I will be one tired Mama chasing this boy around, but oh how he makes my heart melt. Welcome to the family Quinn JoeJoe!

"All children come from God, for some the journey home just takes a little longer." ~Author Unknown

We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands.
~Kristi Larson

Enjoying Inflight Entertainment

Our "Newest" American Citizen

Meeting Daddy for the 1st Time!

Finally - All Together!

Welcome HOME!

Travis and the "Littles"

Dear Friends - Krystal and Simon with Savannah and Quinn

Hunter and Quinn Enjoying Watermelon

Sibling Love

Ready to Roll...

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You Are My Child
by Shawna Fox

Sometimes I sit and wonder how it's going to be.
When I can call your name, and you look up at me.
I don't try to understand why you've been left alone.
But I pray and count the hours 'til I come and bring you home.

I wasn't there when you were born; I didn't see you start to crawl.
I couldn't watch your first few steps, or pick you up from your first fall.
I may not be the one who saw your first sweet smile.
I wasn't there in the beginning; but from now on, you are my child!
Every night I touch your picture before I can go to bed
So that images of you will be dancing in my head.
And although we've never met you, and we've never held you close,
We're so blessed to be your parents; and we thank God we're who He chose.

I reach for your tiny hands, but you're a million miles away.
And I know I love you more with each slowly passing day.
From the moment you entered our lives, you became a vital part.
You may not have my eyes, but you will always have my heart.

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