We Made It!!!

After 34 hours of travel, we finally made it home. It was a close call in Newark whether we would make our flight, but God prevailed. Thanks to everyone for all your prayers. I have no doubt that God was working behind the scenes to orchestrate everything perfectly. Our plane from Beijing was early, the immigration official processed Karli's paperwork ASAP (She is now an American citizen.), and our luggage was some of the first out on the conveyer. We waited in the security checkpoint line the exact number of minutes our plane was early. We ran down the concourse and arrived at the gate as they were boarding. My intention had been to fly the next flight as standby if we missed our original flight. We found out that both flights were oversold, and most of the next day as well. Thank you God for answering prayers. The next day New Jersey was snowed in. My friend arrived 2 days after us, and she is still waiting in Newark for a flight home.

Below are pictures of our arrival at the airport.






Here are some pictures of Karli and Kenzie playing the night they met. They get along really well. It has been a long time since we have heard the pitter patter of 2 pairs of little feet running through the house.


We went bowling Friday night with many people from our church. Here are some pictures of the girls.



Saturday we went to Hutson's parents' house in Alto, Texas. The kids got to open their Christmas gifts from their grandparents while we were there. I am sure this is the first time Karli has opened presents, but she eagerly participated once she figured out what to do.







Here is a photo of their first bath together. Both of the girls love the water. They would have played for hours if we had let them. I think more water ended up on the floor than in the tub when they were done.

One last picture of Karli in her carseat on the way home from church. She has adjusted very well to being strapped in. I was dreading that first time in the carseat, but she did not even complain once.