We are home and counting down the days...

We made it home late afternoon yesterday and are definitely feeling the time zone and travel difference. (I don't want to chalk it up to getting old.) It took us 28 hours to get home from Samara, Russia. We know what we have to bring next time and that is coffee. Chris and I determined our addiction early on.

We got to spend a few hours with Garrett on Thursday (Russia time) before we left. He was very alert despite the fact that he was woken up from a nap when we arrived. Made a few noises, but otherwise very quiet and calm. This was good compared to the other 2 children that were running laps in the room we were in. It is going to be a fun flight home with all of them next trip. Jordan was also very "serious" when we met her and she has turned into a social talking machine. I am hoping that the "calm" disposition we were told about isn't really the calm before the storm. At least I am prepared.

We were told that our return travel dates will probably be March 13th or 17th. We are thinking the 17th. We are counting down the days. We watched the video last night with my parents and Jordan kept running up to the screen and saying "that is me!" (Maybe she doesn't know as much as we thought.) I will say though, when we arrived at the airport she had a balloon for us and ran into my arms! What a fantastic homecoming. She hasn't left my side since. It made leaving Garrett a little easier knowing we were coming home to her.

My dad napped the ride home. From what I heard, they were together 24/7. They had very busy days. I think my parents will go home and sleep for a week. My mom cooked a fantastic dinner last night AND cleaned up as I think I may have fallen asleep at the table. I don't know how we would have done it without them.

Glad to be home.... Only 28 more days till we go back... but who is counting!!
Missed you all.