The petro airport
Caleb and his new taggies, a new blue and green one! He kept crawling in the suitcase and smelling the new diapers.
Caleb and his dada!
Sorry, this post is a little late. Our internet was down all day on Friday, but I did want to let everyone know that Ethan arrived as scheduled on Friday at 1:40pm. I saw the plane land and I started to shed a couple of tears. So glad to see him! Caleb was very excited and kept kissing him, it was sweet. Unfortunately, Ethan kept falling asleep yesterday afternoon because he only slept 3 hours in 36 hours and Caleb keeps shaking him saying “DADA!”We enjoyed dinner at the mall and being together. Ethan said it was like he never left. We are going to try the small hotel room, pray we can make this small space work for the three of us! We hung out in the bathroom last night as to not wake Caleb.
Ethan of course brought home all the goodies that people sent for us. THANK YOU! Everything was so well thought out and so sweet, the People magazines, toys for Caleb, Julia’s clothes, lotion, books, candles, cards, blankets, DVDs, taggies and of course the Easter basket for Caleb. Everyone was so thoughtful and we appreciate it more than you know. The beautiful thing was Ethan was 50 pounds over the weight limit flying from the States and 54 pounds over in the in country flight, and he was only charged $8! This should have been at least $100! The in country flight always charges 1.40 per pound over 44 pounds, and they never are gracious. Also, I was putting up Ethan’s clothes and I asked him what special detergent he used because it all smelled so good. He said “Purex…it just smells good because it was washed in clear water versus brown water”. I had forgotten what clean smelling clothes smell like. The little things I took for granted. Oh, the bad news is that Ethan bought a Sony DVD player in Frankfurt because mine broke yesterday, unfortunately, DVD players bought in Europe only play DVDs specified to region 2, therefore only one burnt DVD that we have plays. We have our computers, so we will be ok, but it would have been nice to know that DVD players from Europe do not play dvd’s from the States and vice versa. Who knew? Ok, maybe a lot of you, but not us.
We did not visit Julia Friday as Ethan came in during our scheduled visitation. I missed her today and look forward to seeing her tomorrow.
Paka!
What amazing people you are! The 3 of you have been called to live an awfully big life and you are doing that with faith.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad you are safely back together. The pictures are great. Caleb looks content and Ethan looks wonderful even though he has traveled half way around the world on very little sleep.
We love you ~ Dad and Mom
The pic of Caleb in the suitcase loving on his taggies makes me cry. What a sweet comfort. Isn't that how we feel sometimes when we are rescued by the hand of the Lord? Sometimes we just fall into His arms/hands and can finally relax. I'm so glad you are all 3 together again and I can't wait to hear how court date goes. Hope Caleb gets to hunt some Easter eggs in your hotel room (or somewhere). Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you are all back together. I think that all parents have at one time or another hung out in the bathroom!! We are counting the days until you all are home sweet home. Love and kisses !
ReplyDeleteYay! Good to hear that Ethan made it and that Caleb is so happy. The comment about the clothes was funny...true, but funny! I remember the first shower at home after being there for so long. It felt so good and clean!
ReplyDeleteHoppy Easter! xoxoxo!