Monday, December 28, 2009

Back in Wyoming

Sorry for the delay in posting. We arrived back in Denver last evening at 4:00 and only had 1 hour or so before our flight left for Casper, we had a LONG wait in secondary passport control with Braxton's paperwork, only because we were second in line and the first guy had a criminal record that he had to explain before being allowed entry. Then we collected ALL our luggage and made our way to recheck, then through security again and off to our gate. When we arrived at the gate at 5:10 they were boarding our flight and there was a weight restriction already in place. We didn't have assigned seats yet, supposed to get those at the gate, so we were a bit nervous that we wouldn't be allowed on. Finally word came up from the plane that 7 passengers hadn't checked in yet, so they let us board, however...our luggage didn't make it. We did have what we needed in our one carryon bag, except for the key to the aspen and Roger's cell phone, they were in a checked bag that in our rush we didn't get them out before recheck. Fortunately for us...my parents came to see us in so they took us to dinner and then to the hotel. We had a nice hot tub relax and Brayden a little swim, Braxton isn't interested in water AT ALL. The bags came in on the flight that landed at 10:17 p.m. so Roger and Dad and Bobby went out to get them and bring them all back here. Was lovely to get all cleaned up, but with two boys wound up, it didn't allow me any time to gather my thoughts and post here. Braxton slept good till 4:30 a.m. and then stayed in his crib till 5:30 at which point he was wet and dirty enough that he stood up and started talking to me so I got up and changed him. He was then happy to play in our bed quietly for another hour so I could rest some more. Finally when he decided it would be more fun to crawl over Daddy and all over the bed, I got up and got dressed and we did breakfast outside our room. He has been up now since then and is pretty happy. Daddy is still sleeping as I type at 8:46 a.m., perhaps I can sleep on the drive home. I will have to nap for the next few days when the boys do or I will never keep up. I actually developed a cough on the 10 hr flight yest and its still here, so want to hit the vit c really hard today and see if I can knock it out of my chest!! Here's hoping cuz I really don't want to be sick with that now. We will do some shopping once Daddy wakes up and probably have lunch and then we will head home. Will be so good to see the house and get moved back in!! We didn't get any cool icecream pics with Braxton like we did with Brayden the flights were just too close together, didn't even get him changed into his little USA outfit till after we were in Casper. Nothing stays the same or happens the same. Will share more stories and pics when we get home and have a minute to catch our breath... Thanks again for following along, prayers, thoughts, etc, we have enjoyed it all.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see the Moscow Christmas pics!!! It has been so nice to follow along with you on this journey. I have enjoyed it so very much. Braxton is lucky to have all of you. Talk to you soon. Julie

Chris Bellows said...

Welcome home!! Thanks much for all your posts and pictures - we will be thinking of you as you get settled in at home and Braxton begins his new life with you. As above, he is very lucky to have all of you and especially to be raised in a Godly home. He will be forever thankful! We are anxious to meet him someday. ~Chris & family

Melisa said...

Welcome home! It's been fun to follow along and see your family grow! You have two amazingly adorable little guys!

Reg and Jan said...

So glad to know you are all 4 home safe and sound! We are addicted to the photos and posts now and are so happy for you all. Please come see us when you can!!!
Love, Reg and Jan

Anonymous said...

Glad you made it home safely. Enjoy getting into your new "normal". It is fun thinking of you folks and your boys!

Melinda said...

So nice to look in and catch up with your growing family. The pictures and stories bring a thrill to our hearts. Thank you for sharing it all. We'll be thinking of you so much these next few months. It will be fun to swap stories about our little guys next time we see you!