Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Our Journey home and where we are going...

Did you know that my kids are the best travelers in the world? It helps that we have dragged them around a lot. One of Lizzy's favorite forms of transportation is airplanes. On February 8th, we gathered our 6 boxes, 6 suitcases, 2 strollers, 2 car seats, and 5 carry-on bags and headed to the Taipei airport for a plane bound found Korea and then Seattle. Adam's project with Boeing was complete. We loved our 2 1/2 years in Taiwan, but were also excited to return home to family, friends and conveniences.


My kids enjoyed the business class accommodations. At one point Liz was sleeping so soundly that even James jumping on her did not wake her.


You can see the video here: James Climbing on his sleepy sister

Here we are getting ready to go through customs at the Seattle Airport. We were only stopped by 6 security guards asking us what was in all the boxes. Everything made it except for one box and one suitcase. We thought that was pretty good considering we had to switch planes in Korea and only ha 30 minutes to do it.

What is in store for our family now? We are moving into corporate housing in Bothell for the next month near our house so Adam can do some training on the 787 project. March 15th we are slated to move to Charleston South Carolina for 6 months or more. We hear that it is beautiful and people love it there. Should be a great experience and a fun adventure. Right now we are loving being near family and friends and reconnecting. The kids can't get enough of the grandparents!

7 comments:

Allison said...

Welcome back to the states! I bet it was a bittersweet experience to leave. You two are so brave to take two little people on such a long adventure! I can barely survive a plane ride half as short as what you did to make it back!

The Hedquists said...

You made it! Business was a big perk I bet, easier for the kids to sleep. You are probably adjusted to the time now and enjoying family and all the amenities the states offer. Lots of things remind us of you guys--take-out from the spice shop, sunny days at the park, driving down zhongchen road, wondering who the heck new primary president is. . . . Miss you!

Jennifer said...

Next time we fly overseas I want those seats- awesome! Hope you're enjoying your time back home.

Jen Chesnut said...

I can't wait to see pictures! Wow, the flight home looked like quite the trip with all the luggage.

Nicole said...

How did you ever manage all that luggage?? Seriously. That is a lot! First class is SWEET. Can I please sign up for that one sometime??? :) Glad you are loving being home. We miss you here!

Amanda said...

Lizzy looks like she's grown 3 inches! what a sweetie and how fun at Bali love the pods awesome! way better beach than Thailand, hope you have a safe trip out east! We're excited to talk to you soon!

Nathan and Leone Grimley said...

I can see why your kids are such good travellers with nice cozy lay-down-flat seat recliners! I'm gad you made it home. Doesn't it feel wierd not to be stared at everywhere you go? I bet Lizzy loves not getting so much attention!