We did it. After 11 of the most roller-coastery months of my life, we are home with our dear baby girl. Aliya is now a U.S. citizen and there were no (major) hitches on the trip home. Aliya is such an amazing baby. She got up at 1AM Friday morning, traveled for 26 hours straight, got to her new house full of new objects, met her new grandparents & the dogs, and she did it all with barely a tear or fuss. She then slept from 7:45PM to 4:30AM last night, which I felt was great given that we are completely reversed from her native time zone. She's taking her first nap in her new home now.Lots to say, but lots of unpacking to do, so I'll just share some super-cute pix for now.
Our last day in Almaty (with our travel companions, Maryellen, Sabina and the newly adotped Nikita):
At the Frankfurt airport (6 hour layover. Aliya wasn't fussy but I was):
And at home, featuring the beautiful sign we found when we arrived, made by our neighbor Victoria, which we will keep forever. And from this AM, her first meal in a highchair. The dogs have already figured out what an asset she is to have around. (Grandpa John took all the homecoming pictures last night, and I'll post them when I get a copy):
8 comments:
At last! How perfectly wonderful! We're so excited for you all and for our new little friend!
the keisties
She is even more beautiful in "real life" .... and I got to give her a hug after her bath, I am so so very happy for you all.
She is going to bring you so much joy, Congrats once again
Love from
Kimmy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hooray! It's great that you got to see Maryellen, Sabina, and Nikita again (hope Brian recovered from his illness). We're so glad you're home with sweet Aliya!
Welcome Home Aliya! I'm just thrilled for you all. She looks totally happy in her new home :) I'm loving the pink shirt she's wearing. Such a DOLL!
-Pammy
Congratulations on making it home with beautiful Aliya! What an "adventure" you have been on! I am so happy for your family. Enjoy!
Congratulations. We are so happy for you. Thank you so much for letting us follow along. It has really helped us as we await our invitation. All the best!!!
she's fantastic - can't wait to meet her!
Congratulations on the safe arrival in the US with your beautiful baby girl, Aliya. We have traveled with you through this adventure and rejoice with you as you begin life with this precious child. She is a very lucky little lady to have parents who so diligently worked to bring her into their lives.
Much love to all of you.....
Karen and Kears Pollock
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