We made it home event free. Bennett did really well on all four flights - yes I said four. On the flight from Hong Kong to LAX he slept 10 of the 12 hours. I was prepared for the flight from LAX to Chicago to be a nightmare since he had slept so long but he was really good. He didn't sleep but didn't scream. Just played on our laps. Then the last flight from Chicago to Dayton he slept. We have a great little traveler which is a good thing since we do like to take vacations. But that won't be happening for a while since we are bunking down here for a bit.
We were greeted by most of the grandparents at the airport. It felt wonderful to finally be home. We were exhausted but happy to see everyone.
Little guy did pretty good for his first night home. He woke up twice but I was able to get him settled in a few minutes and he was back to sleep. All of us are just dealing with jet lag. Hopefully in a few days we will feel normal.
I'm going to make a book out of this blog for Bennett to have. We would love for everyone to leave a comment to end this journey. So many people have been there to support us along the way and we want to share that with Bennett.
27 comments:
Welcome Home!
Glad your trip home went so well. :)
Hope to see y'all soon!
-Dave, Jen, and Ava
Hi Julie!
I'm glad you made it home safely and that Bennett did so well! I pray that you will have an easy adjustment now that you are home and a short time of getting over the jet lag. Thanks for sharing so much of your journey! It makes me all that much more excited about making my own journey to get Levi. I hope that I can do half as good a job as you have done!
Hugs,
Tracy
So excited to finally have you home Bennett! You are a wonderful addition to our family!
I look forward to watching you while mommy and daddy are at work.... and Drew looks forward to teaching you lots of rotten things. ;) Hannah and Brooke can't wait to spoil you! :)
Welcome Home Bennett. We are so glad that you are finaly home with your forever family. It has been a long journey for your Mama and Daddy. You have all been truly blessed.
Julie and Chris - thank you for sharing your journey with us! You have been through so much during the adventure that you have given so many of us words of wisdom and comfort! And dear sweet Bennett - you have wonderful parents to be home with and they will love you and take care of you always! Definitely ended the Amazing Race with a bang! - a Bennett "home" bang!!
Welcome home! I can't wait to meet you in person when you decide to take a vacation to Disney. Joseph will love to visit with his friend. Bennett stole our hearts when we were there in September and we are so happy to see him home with his Forever Family. What a journey!
Nicki
Dear Bennett, We are so glad you are home. So many people prayed for this. You are very loved and cared for. Your mommy and daddy will have the best Christmas this year. Welcome home!
Betsy
We're so glad that you guys are all home safe and sound and that Bennett did well on the trip.
Dayton now has a new Flyer fan. :)
Love you guys!
Congratulations family of 3!
I enjoyed following your journey to Bennett.
Children are a blessing from God and I have not doubt you feel like the most blessed parents in the world.
Settle in and enjoy your little one.
Natasha
Avi Joy- home 2 years, Ninh Thuan
Nehemiah- 7m, waiting to travel to Can Tho really soon
Welcome home! Bennett is so adorable. Glad you enjoyed Vietnam and are ready for your lives to change--all for the best! Congratulations on your Amazing Race! SusieR
Congratulations! I am so very happy for you all and have so enjoyed following your journey to "family."
Best Wishes!
Peace!
You made it! Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy getting settled in with your sweet Bennett.
Carla C
Welcome home! Thanks for sharing all of the ups and downs of your amazing adventure with us. I hope that your new life together has many more "ups" and many fewer "downs" than your adoption journey. Congratulations!
Welcome home, Bennett! What an awesome adventure your parents have been on to bring you home. We all feel like we know you already and we love you too! Hopefully you can meet your friend Dillon( Huy) again really soon. The Lord bless you and your family always.
Scarlett Hill (Aunt)- Dillon's mommy
Bennett....we are so happy that you are finally home with your Mommy and Daddy. They waited way too long to bring you home, but as they were waiting, their love for you grew and grew and grew. You are so loved by many people. Now it's time for the spoiling to begin....you, our little friend, deserve it. May you continue to be a blessing to your entire family. Drew will be waiting anxiously to see you again soon.
Nadra, Charlie, Ian and Drew (Quang)
Welcome Home, Bennett!!! Wow, what a ride!
No the real journey begins! I can't tell you what a wonderful surprise is was to see you guys this weekend. He is even more perfect in person! Can't wait to get to know him! (Tried to send you an e-mail and realized I don't have your address...)
YEAH! Bennett is finally where he belongs! The end of one long journey usher in the beginning of your journey of a lifetime as a family!
We can't wait to meet Bennett, sounds like everything is going well.
Rachael & Jeff
Welcome home! The real journey is just beginning:)
Welcome Home Stouders -
Can I call you the three musketeers now???
To Bennett - Welcome to your new life, and congratulations on acquiring a really cool set of parents. Best to you always, looking forward to meeting you in the spring.
To Julie and Chris,
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us, a journey of a lifetime. I'm thrilled that all went well, and I know you are all looking forward to settling into a family schedule.
Our best to you all,
Barb, Harv, Mo, Jess, & James
So glad that you are home and together, just the way it should be!
I can't tell you how wonderful it was to follow your journey. It has been a long year, Mama!! Your family is so beautiful. Bennett is a doll. Congratulations again and much love!!
Erin & Paul
Welcome home Bennett!
Welcome to the rest of your lives. . .I am thrilled for you.
What a Merry Christmas you will have this year!
I loved seeing him putting his hat and coat on. . .He's a Midwestern boy now :)
Cheers and congratulations on finally having your family under one roof,
Bennett we are so happy that your home with your mommy and daddy!! Layne Nhi and I enjoyed following your journey in Vietnam. She said, "I love Khang!". Hopefully we will see you soon and she can give you hugs and kisses then! We hope you all have a wonderful, blessed holiday!!!!
Welcome home! May the Lord continue to bless you and your son!
Welcome Home Bennett!!!! I loved following your journey from beginning to end and I can't wait to watch you grow up with your new forever family.
Welcome back! I know you are so glad to be back on American soil! There's no place like home. Enjoy every minute with Bennett. Time flies so fast. What a beautiful boy you have!
Heather
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