Once we made it home we had a great night. Valencia found everything so exciting in the house and Tallie had a great time showing Valencia everything. They played, then we had dinner thanks to one of our friends, the kids all took a bath which Valencia LOVED. She's never been in a bath tub before -- and especially with warm water. Valencia's not so sure about our little dog - she freaks out every time Nala walks by and stomps her feet and yells at her (I'd love to know what she's saying). We got pjs on, read a book and put the girls to bed. Valencia thought it was so funny when we gave her a kiss goodnight. They giggled for awhile but it's quiet now so I think they're all asleep.
Ok, here are the pictures you're waiting for.
Family of four -- waiting to be a family of five
We were in a private area of the airport waiting for the plane with our kids.
Family of five!
You guys look like such a happy family:) Together at last! Valencia is so cute. I'm excited to see more pictures!
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Hey, you are famous now. I wish I could still see the cnn footage. I'd like to know what she says to Nala too. How's your creole? Glad to see it all worked out!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again! I'm glad she can be here safe. You will be great parents for her and I'm excited to get to meet her someday!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! This is so amazing! All the best for your sweet family of FIVE!!! (p.s. super cute hair Teresa:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Teresa and Jared! All the best to you and your family.
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Wow! I love the pics, the video and all the videos we saw on TV, plus the news article. Amazing! We have been crying tears of joy for all of you! You look so happy! Tallie looks like she has a new best friend! We are so excited for all of you!!! We love and miss you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Aunt Connie called to tell me the news and I was shocked and so excited for you at the same time. I can't believe you finally have your little Valencia in your arms!!! Hopefully I can see you guys some time this summer and meet her! Our prayers go out to you and the new adjustment Valencia and your family will be making!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all! What an inspiring story - from start to finish!
ReplyDeleteYou make such a cute family of five!! Our prayers have been for these sweet kids and families like yours.. we'll keep praying that it continues to go well.
ReplyDeleteHere is the code to embed the the video of the CNN coverage. Just put <> brackets on either end. It's 2:15 long and the reporter sort of rambles a bit and talks a lot about the orphans that didn't make it to the US, but they give a few good shots of you guys.
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Congradulations you guys. I was wondering how things were going after the earthquake. I have a good friend going to Haiti this week for 21 days to try and help. He is a nurse and they hope to rebuild a clinic and help as much as they can. I hope things are going well. Let us know when you are coming to Utah.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky little girl Valencia is, to get to be a part of your family! Exciting Stuff, we are so happy for you guys!
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