3 days from now, Brian and I will be on a LONG plane ride to Africa!! I *think* I am taking care of everything and have everything we need except a few snacks from the grocery. I plan on cleaning some tomorrow, packing some tomorrow and then spending the rest of the weekend enjoying the kids. I can't believe we are leaving them for a whole week- totally makes me sad thinking about it. We get home on the 6th- every time I think about getting off the plane with Esme and going up the escalator towards baggage and seeing the kids and then seeing them meet their baby sister, I just cry. SO emotional and exciting! I just can't even imagine how that is going to feel- finally have all of our kids together... just amazing! The kids keep asking if they can skip school once we get home and I keep telling them no- but you know what? I might just change my mind once we get home :) We are going to *try* to update either the blog or facebook while we are gone, but who knows if we will be able to! All I know is that we will be taking tons of photos and videos and coming home with the most beautiful girl ever!!
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August 27, 2009
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So very very excited for you all! I am inspired:)
Posted by: Missy | August 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
ahh, i remember these feelings so well. you know, a week will fly by. enjoy your time in Esme's first home and i hope you can blog a bit as i'll be checking in on ya ;)
hugs.
wow, finally, huh!
Posted by: leslie | August 27, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Have a wonderful trip!
There is nothing like that moment when your entire family is hugging upon arrival. Nothing.
Posted by: sandi | August 27, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Good luck and enjoy the journey!
Posted by: tanya | August 28, 2009 at 09:12 AM
I am so excited for you. I just cannot imagine the feelings you are going through. I will be keeping you all in my prayers. I can hardly wait to see all the photos...Enjoy this special time in your life. The time is "now"....love it! Big big warm hugs!
Posted by: janel | August 28, 2009 at 09:36 AM
AHHH!!! so very excited for you and esme!! can't wait to see her in your arms...and i can't wait to see her again all pudged up!!!
SAFE TRAVELS!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!! FINALLY!
Posted by: angie | August 28, 2009 at 07:18 PM
congrats on a new baby girl! beautiful story. i would be careful with your comment "coming home with the most beautiful girl ever!!" as you already have a biological daughter who may feel hurt by your sentiment.
Posted by: fab | August 29, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Safe travels! I'll be thinking of you as you soak all of this amazement in. : )
Posted by: Lisa | August 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM
have a wonderful & safe trip, renee!! many congrats & blessings to you!!
Posted by: nichole | August 30, 2009 at 05:24 PM
i switched computers and i lost your blog for a bit...I just read this and started to tear up thinking of all of you being united at the airport. I'm so excited for you :)
Posted by: Annie | September 05, 2009 at 07:27 AM