Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Coming to America

Our last night in Hanoi was Friday, December 12th.  Having 
successfully obtained Sophia Rose's Visa at the U.S. Embassy,
we had a get together with the other PLAN families that were 
in Hanoi adopting their babies. 


Leaving on a Jet Plane...


Our stop over in Taipei had the most amazing airport, including
an orchid garden, Hello Kitty playground, a prayer room and relaxing room
and best of all a Hello Kitty Nursery with everything needed to 
refresh the weary baby traveler after the 3 hour flight from Hanoi.  We
didn't have the heart to tell Sophia that the next and final leg of the trip was
a 14 hour non stop flight from Taipei to Newark.  


Chillin at the Nursery...

More chillin...


Not bad accommodations; wish it was big enough for mommy
and daddy too!!!!


About 4 hours out of Taipei,  somewhere far above the pacific I couldn't help but think about the song Susan chose for this blog, 'Somewhere out there' .  I am sure she and Sophia Rose were sleeping under the 'same big sky' that is lit by the star that is Lisa Rose, who we know has been watching over us throughout this most amazing  journey.


Laura meeting her little sister Sophia Rose for the first 
time

Michael, Laura and their little sister...


Not too happy, right?  Sign compliments 
of good friends Jose and Nutia, who came to welcome 
us home


Sophia Rose's first little step on American soil :)
It's now official...she is a U.S. citizen. Yea!!


One very happy family

The same very happy family...



Meeting Molly Mae...the only family member smaller than Sophia


Modeling her baby 'Uggs' in the kitchen




First bath at home, a bit weary after 25 hours of travel

6 comments:

Susan said...

Welcome home, you guys! As amazing as Vietnam is, isn't it wonderful to be at home? So glad your travels were safe. Love all the photos of Sophia meeting her siblings. Sweet.

Adalie said...

Congrats!!!! And Merry, Merry Christmas to all!

Julie said...

Welcome Home! It brought tears to my eyes to see pictures of Sophia meeting her sister and brother!

stollmyheart said...

Welcome home and congratulations! Looks like you had a wonderful flight home and were welcomed by eager family!

The Hines Family said...

Welcome Home!! :-)

Susan said...

Okay, Susan, I know it's the holidays and all, but we'd love an update. How are you guys doing?