Sunday, September 5, 2010

home

we made it. 

it was an extremely long two days... as i expected, but ave was a champ.  she got very little sleep but managed to be mostly delightful.  we got to the miami airport thursday night at about 5:30 and after we got our bags through customs, checked them into storage for the night, grabbed a bite to eat, and had avery laying down ready to go to sleep in a make-shift bed, i thought we were smooth sailing. but naturally it couldn't be that easy right? right. at 9:30 the entire airport got evacuated because there was a questionable item/bomb scare going through security. perfect. from 9:30 till 2:30 we were kicked outside. finally from about 2:30-4:30 they let us in one little area and luckily we found a chair to rest. ave fell asleep at about 11:30 and woke up at 4:30. bless her little heart. she had a bit of a rough morning in the airport but once we finally got things going again she did pretty good. i on the other hand didnt get a wink of sleep for 30+ hours.

but, now we are home and it is marvelous.  i've slept in the most comfortable bed the last two nights, washed my face in warm water, eaten the most fabulous sunday dinner, blow dryed and straigthened my hair for the first time in a long time, listened to church meetings in english, communicated with anyone i wanted to without restrictions, and spent time with my wonderful family. the only thing that could make it better is if my husband could be here with me. 

it sure is good to be back.

6 comments:

Brett and Amanda said...

i totally thought of you guys the other day when i heard about that bomb scare! i'm glad you made it home safe and sound though! enjoy the states!

Ashley said...

Sounds like you had QUITE the adventure! :) Glad you made it home and are enjoying it. Give me a call if you have a sec this week. I'd love to get our little girlies together. Craig's out of the country for the week so it's just me and her!

Jordan & Brooke Brady said...

i NEED to see you!!!!!

melissa said...

Hey Babe.

Sorry I missed you last night. Lets hook up later tonight. I am studying with Rafa and then after i will give you a ring. Te amo! Give Ave a big hug from here dad.

Trae

Our Fun Times said...

Wow, what a great little girl!! Of course there is a potential bomb that evacutes the airport when you are traveling alone :/ you poor thing! Thankfully you arrived safe and sound. Your little girl looks so old and grown up! Millie and her are only around 1 month apart I think...aren't little girls just the funnest! :) It is fun to check in on you. Enjoy your time home! Veva

Sammy said...

that is so insane! i can't believe you had to be outside all night long with a little Avery! it was so great seeing you the other day! hop;e you have a nice trip the rest of the time and you have a better flight back to brazil!