Friday, July 18, 2008

BIG UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome news! The pilot announced, "Ladies and Gentlemen, just wanted to let you know that we were conducting a test and that the plane's auto pilot computer landed the plane!" Now John and Dennis are in the car driving home! Praise God.

The drive is three hours folks, but don't worry, John is running on adrenaline--- I can hear in his voice how excited he is to be in the car driving. His spirits are high, and I am just so thankful that they are on the last stretch home. Dennis did really well this last flight...... slept most of the way.... Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meanwhile, we are here steadily preparing for their arrival.


The kids made welcome home banners.

And they did it with such enthusiasm!


Didn't they do a great job?!!!!!!!!!!!!


And here I am nesting like crazy.........hey wait a minute, I thought I vacuumed two days ago.


Caleb on dish duty.......... this Mama needs the kitchen to sparkle for her new arrival. I wish I could truly understand the nesting concept because I have had it with each and every child, and yet I knew back when I had my first child they don't even notice.... LOL.


I've even hung his picture.

Can you tell how excited we all are for Daddy and Dennis to just hurry up and be here?

21 comments:

... said...

Sooooo exciting! I can't wait to get up in the morning to see the next blog post. Have a wonderful reunion!

Blessings,
Lisa

Anonymous said...

How wonderful. They will be so exhausted and happy to be home at last.

Anonymous said...

it is 2:54 am here in NY state and here I am all excited and hoping that by now Dennis is in your arms.

Rachel said...

Yay! I am so excited for your family and Dennis! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the whole family together!

Renata said...

Hi I've been watching your adoption, but never commented, but I just had to tell you on looking at the photos of Dennis that he's just gorgous - there's something about him that just draws you! I love the banners your family made to welcome home their daddy & new brother! I hope you are all having a very special time together!

Rita Andrews said...

pRAISE THE LORD CHRISTINE!! I IMAGINE NOW, HE IS CUDDLED UP IN YOUR ARMS! wHAT A JOYOUS TIME THAT WILL BE!!!!

RITA
RR

Salzwedel Family said...

Excitement all around! I'm excited too & praising God for all He has done to bring Dennis home.

Kristen said...

Oh, I just cried when I saw Dennis' picture hanging on the wall with the other children. Anxiously waiting for your next update!!!

Julie said...

YAY!!! I'm sure they are home now!!! I can't wait to see how things are going with him!

Tami said...

YEA!!!! Can't wait to see the pictures of the homecoming. I am so happy for all of you! :)

Annie said...

So thrilling! I'm glad I tuned in this morning! What a cool house you have!

amyl4 said...

I love the picture of Dennis on your wall! Congratulations!
Welcome HOME Dennis!!!!!
Amy

Christie M said...

Welcome Home!

Kathy Cassel said...

Yay! I can't wait to see pictures of him with the others.


Since the P.O. has not been successful in tracking the lost package I sent, I am sending aother one AND insuring this one!

liesel said...

Oh, the anticipation....I love how you blog. :)

Anonymous said...

YAY!!! So glad to hear Dennis is in the states, and probably by now, home at last!!

Sara said...

Home Sweet Home!!! I love the picture of your looooong family dining table...how awesome, it just makes me smile seeing all those chairs :-) What a neat family you have! You know the show "Jon & Kate Plus Eight"?? Well, I told my husband, that's nothing, look at John & Christine..they have 11 children and she keeps it all running so smoothly :-) Enjoy snuggling that little baby boy of yours..and thank you for sharing this incredible journey. You and John are so inspiring.

Anonymous said...

So whens the ceremonial "adding another child" to the SUV rear window taking place?????

Zack, Jenn and William said...

Great news - now you gotta get another sticker for the van window :)

Alison said...

That has to be the longest kitchen table I have ever seen!! LOL!
I hope you guys have SO much fun when Dennis gets home!!

Anonymous said...

Sometime when you have a chance... I need to know where you guys got your extra long table. We NEED one!