Thursday, June 17, 2010

We Made it Home!!!

Well we made it home safe and sound. The 3 hour car ride from Chicago (after a 14 hour flight)was grueling but it's over now. You would think from the looks of her first sleep in her new crib all was well..........
Getting used to the new home and the new best friend.
Nice to drive up to our welcome sign.
Emmaxia meets Gruzin for the first time. It was love at first site for both of them.
Well, it's been a tough night and morning so far. We were up for over 30 hours only to finally reach home with all of us having a cold. A baby with a cold means more time up. Hey, just another day in the life. It feels great to be home and thank you Carol, mom and Eric for taking care of the home, Gruzin and the yard for us while we were away. More photos and info to come but first I need some sleep.
TTE and G
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Saw your post on RQ and picture of Mr. Zhou, congratulations (we are an EAC family too, came home with our son this past Dec). Again, congratulations and welcome home.
    Misty Powers

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  2. shaebaby1June 17, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Anxious to talk but don't want to wake you. No idea what kind of schedule you are on now. Glad you are home safe and can't wait to see you this weekend...won't be long now!!!

    RJ and Kevin and kids

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  3. I Love TRX Suspension TrainingJune 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Hey Tara and Todd,

    I am FIRED UP to see ALL of you tomorrow!

    What an amazing ride you've been on to this point... and this is just the beginning of what life has in store for you and Emmaxia.

    Love you guys tons and welcome home.

    John

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  4. Lynn RucynskiJune 18, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    It has been a beautiful journey that you have shared with us. Congrats!

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  5. Lynda SwensonJune 18, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Lynda Peroutka Swenson-
    Wow, I have just been catching up on your blog and find myself so emotional! Congratulations. I cant imagine that there will be a child (or dog) who is loved more than these two. Get plenty of rest with those colds!

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  6. KKJune 19, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Amazing! Absolutely amazing. I love clicking on the photos to blow them up (so to speak). My favorite is baby reaching down to touch Gruzin. Wow.
    Hope the colds disappear fast, but WHATEVER! Enjoy these days, and keep those photos coming.
    K

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