Steve and Aria arrived at about 11am on Thursday morning!!! :) During their 12-hour layover in LA, Aria had a big "problem" in her pants... and Daddy didn't pack extra clothes in the carry-on! Oops! ;) So they took a cab to a nearby mall to go shopping. ha! Thus the new outfit for her arrival was chosen by Daddy. :)
Kevin was so excited to see Daddy!!!
And I was so excited to see them too!! Friends came with us to the airport and met us there in order to push me in a wheelchair. (There was no way I could have walked that far that day!)
Here's our family of five and Grandma!!! :)
And our family of five!!
Kien looked pretty intrigued with Aria. :) They likely knew each other before...but we'll never know to what extent.
Here's our welcoming committee!!! :)
I LOVE this picture of Daddy with his kiddos!!!
This was Aria's first ride in a car seat. She did ok for awhile, but then the crying began.
Our first time finally using 3 car seats in our mini-van!!! :)
Steve and Aria arrived at about 11am on Thursday morning!!! :) During their 12-hour layover in LA, Aria had a big "problem" in her pants... and Daddy didn't pack extra clothes in the carry-on! Oops! ;) So they took a cab to a nearby mall to go shopping. ha! Thus the new outfit for her arrival was chosen by Daddy. :)
Kevin was so excited to see Daddy!!!
And I was so excited to see them too!! Friends came with us to the airport and met us there in order to push me in a wheelchair. (There was no way I could have walked that far that day!)
Here's our family of five and Grandma!!! :)
And our family of five!!
Kien looked pretty intrigued with Aria. :) They likely knew each other before...but we'll never know to what extent.
Here's our welcoming committee!!! :)
I LOVE this picture of Daddy with his kiddos!!!
This was Aria's first ride in a car seat. She did ok for awhile, but then the crying began.
Our first time finally using 3 car seats in our mini-van!!! :)
10 comments:
I cried (again)!!! I'm just SO happy for you!!! What a beautiful family of five! We love you all!!!
This was just wonderful story...I loved the day by day of how things were going, even though I couldn't post a response every day. I'm so glad Aria and Steve are home safe and sound...and look forward to meeting the newest family member soon.
Welcome home Aria (and Steve, too!)!!! I love stories with happy endings. :) Emily
What a wonderful day for all 5 of you to be together at last. I too really like the photo of Steve with his 3 kiddos! He has worked so hard to get them! I think I could have handled all of this trip to Vietnam except....the 12 hour layover in LA!!! This proves that Steve can handle anything!
5 hugs to 5 very special people!
MLE
Karin and Steve: You have 3 kids now and they are all beautiful - - and good looking too!! Love, Aunt Diane
It is so wonderful to see your family complete--and together in one spot! I'm praying for the pain to fade--quickly! And for your family as you all adjust.
Amanda McQueen
How wonderful!!!
I love how full your mini-van is!!!!
Congrats!
Amy Sherwin
WOW!! What great pictures!!! Everyone looks so happy!!!
I noticed you said you needed a wheelchair. Are you okay?? You got me worried!!!
Sincerely,
Catherine
How precious!!! Looking at your families happy faces brought tears to my eyes. I am sooooo happy for you all. thanks for sharing on the blog so I could be a part even though I am out here in Oregon:)
love ya, Kristin
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