The Wedding

While we were waiting to travel for Julia my brother got engaged.  My brother and sister in law planned their wedding for June 8th.  We were all invited to be in the wedding.  When the plans were made in February we had no idea when we would travel to China.  Originally when we got Julia's referral we thought we would travel in April.  After some waiting longer than anticipated for some clearances we knew we were not going to travel in April but had no idea when.  I kept following Facebook boards, Rumor Queen's forum, friends timelines.  Counting the days and steps to travel.  I knew it was going to be close.  I also knew there was a good chance we would not be at the wedding.  On April 25th we got Travel Approval from China.  My agency gave us potential travel dates of May 16th and May 23rd.  We had to still wait till the following week to wait for our consulate appointment.  Finally on April 30th we confirmed we were going to travel May 16th and arrived back in the USA on May 31st.  We would be at the wedding.  Once we knew we would be there my sister in law Colleen ordered Julia a little flower girl dress.  Dan ordered his tux.  I got my dress altered and we were all set.  Katie and I had ordered our dressed before we had our travel dates and prayed that we would be at the wedding.

It was a beautiful day in June.  The bride was stunning.  The groom handsome.  My family was all dressed up and ready to party.  The girls had a blast.  Julia had a blast dancing and running around.  Her first week in America and she was in a wedding.

What will week 2 bring?

WELCOME HOME!!!!!

Well we have been home 10 days and we are settling in nicely.  Our sleep was crazy for the first week but everyone seems to be back on schedule now.  

We arrived to Newark at 2pm May 31st.  We were greeted by family and friends.  We went home and unpacked the car, got quick showers and headed out to eat.  I needed to get some good local Italian food at SCAPPA.    We had a wonderful welcome home meal and Julia seemed to enjoy some delicious Italian food.  We enjoyed a delicious cake....Thanks John!  

Saturday, Dan's family came over to meet Julia.  It was super hot outside.  The heat followed us home.  Dan had the hose on and Julia LOVED it.  Aunt Nancy brought bubbles and Julia loved those too.  

The rest of the week we slept, unpacked, did laundry, Katie went back to school and we got back into the swing of things.

The flight was a LONG 15 hours.  Katie was content sitting and watching movies(and so was Dan).  Julia didn't want to sit still or sleep.  She took 2 small cat naps but was awake most of the flight. I brought play-doh and that was a big hit.  Kept her occupied for a long time. 

Back in the USA!!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL SITE TO SEE AFTER A LONG TRIP

First ride in the car seat.  Katie keeping her happy.

First meal in America

Cousin James showing her how to use bubbles

I think she's got it

Thursday....having lunch

Katie's Art Show at school.

Water ice spill!!!!

ENOUGH WITH THE PICTURES MOM!!!!!!!!