We're here!

The flight landed about 2 hours ago. Everything went really smooth, except in Seattle the check-in agent dropped my passport, nobody noticed and for one frantic minute I was pretty worried. Next trauma...12 hours later, make-up remover explosion in Katie's suitcase....drama still unfolding. Victims include a couple of skirts and shirts....and now she won't be able to remove her make up the whole time we're here. But all will be fine in a couple of hours after a nap. We have to wait until 2:30 Saturday afternoon to get Ava. So close to her now, but still a day and a half away.



We ended up with the same corner suite we had last time, nice view of downtown. My parents are right across the hall from us. Next up, a little nap, then a little rum and some dinner.

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Anonymous said…
So glad to here you made it okay. We are all thinking of you and check the blog every 5min.

Neita and Jen M
March 20, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Gail said…
Okay, you at least made it there. Hope the rest of the trip goes without incident. I am looking forward to pictures of you and Ava.
Gail
March 20, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Courtney said…
Ok, I bet you are in room 805 at the Clarion. We stayed there as well. Best room ever. We just picked up our daughter 1 month ago. We also ate at Kakao. Loved it. There was a Ravioli to die for. Congrats and I will be following along. Make sure your tour takes you past Casa Santo Domingo.....awesome. I am sure J.C. will take you there. Have a blast. What a great week. Congrats. Courtney
March 20, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Nat said…
SO EXCITED for ya'll! Happy to see you made it safely. We will be there on Sunday, but don't get Stella until Monday morning. I know you are all heading on on 3/26, so maybe we can meet up Tuesday afternoon. I'll comment later after we make it down there!!! CAN'T WAIT to see your forever family post!!!
March 21, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Anonymous said…
The big day will be here soon. We are so happy for you and anxiously awaiting the first pictures of the entire family. Lots of love,
Uncle Dan and Aunt Josie
P.S. Have a little rum for us!!!
March 21, 2008 at 8:35 AM
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