A Whole New World...

Will on the airplane...headed for home!

When Kai wants to hold Will, he says, "Kai hold it."

Brothers...together at last!

We made it to Houston around 8 pm Sunday night. We were greeted at the airport by Jay's parents and sister and her family. It was so nice to see familiar faces as we arrived. Will quickly received kisses and hugs from his Nona, Poppy, Aunt Rachel, Uncle TC, Cousin Ali and Cousin Clark! We were then greeted by Sheri Walling who picked us up from the airport in our vehicle and took us to a nearby Sonic where her family was waiting to see and love on Will. It was great fun to watch the excitement in the faces of the children and adults alike as they marveled at God's handiwork in the smiles and cues of our new little one. After Abby ordered a snack...and Jay and I enjoyed a drink with extra ice...we buckled Will in the car seat and headed for Westlake. Although the plane ride had been challenging and we had been up for more than 30 hours...I couldn't sleep a wink on the way home...I was too excited to see my sweet baby boy, Kai! We arrived home around 1 am. Mom and Dad had brought Kai home and spent the night so he would be there when we returned. Although we didn't wake him, we stood at his bedside and watched him sleep for a while. Even in the dark, it looked as if he had grown several inches. We kept Mom and Dad up until three...too excited to sleep...and they enjoyed meeting their new grandson...smiles all around! When we finally made it to bed, we crashed. It was not until we heard our sweet Kai...who was anxious to see us...at our bedside. Mom said he had been in our room three times to "look" at us before she woke us. I squeezed him tightly and didn't want to let go! He has changed so much in the nearly three weeks that we were gone. He is such a big boy...talks all the time...so precious. Words are inadequate to describe his first interaction with Will. Little brother was still sleeping...my first memory of them together is Kai standing on tip toes looking into the pack-n-play. When we woke Will up to meet his brother, Kai immediately wanted to give him a sticker and brought him a stuffed toy. Kai was so excited to finally see the "brutter" we had been telling him about.

Abby is glad to be home. She got sick before coming home...so between that and the jet lag, she had a couple of difficult days. She is now feeling better and enjoying playing with her brothers. Kai missed her terribly. They are so funny together.

Jay and I are doing well...very tired because Will is still on China time and is awake for about four hours each night. We are working with him to adjust.

It has been simply amazing to watch Will. It is a whole new world for him...everything is new! He loves to look around in his room. He LOVES Kai. When Kai giggles...Will giggles...it is too cute! When Will cries, Kai is quick to inform us, "Brother cryning!" I have prayed for and longed for the day that I would see my three children in the same room, playing and enjoying one another...what an amazing and overwhelming time this has been. I will never be the same! In the days to come, I pray that we have the opportunity to share with you some of the life changing experiences that have forever changed and shaped us...

Please feel free to call...we are settling in and would love to hear from and see family and friends who have so faithfully prayed, encouraged, and celebrated this journey with us! Can't wait to see you all...