They are home

Last night Sophia, Riz and I went to the Orlando airport to welcome home our friends Sharon and Mary Alice. Sharon, Mary Alice, Sharon's sister Marcia and sister in-law Monica all returned from their trip to China last night. They all looked tired but pretty darn good really. Mary Alice is simply adorable and was dressed in the same outfit that we brought Sophia home in (I cried when I saw Sharon had bough the same outfit.). The whole evening was very sweet.

We met the Hilton's at the arrival gate a little early so we could have drink and visit for a bit. It is always nice to visit with them they are some of our favorite people. Last night we talked about their impending referral (keeping things crossed that they will be in Oct. round of referrals) for McKenzie.

When the time for Sharon's plane was drawing near we made our way over to where they would come down the hall. This is the same place we came home to our family. It was very emotional for us to be living the excitement from the other side this time. We were standing right next to the ropes separating us from the TSA agents. They started talking to us and said they remembered us coming home a few months ago. The women said she remembered having to restrain Riz's father from running down the hall after us when we got within eye shot (lol). She said she loves seeing families come home and really loved being part of it.

My favorite part of the evening other then meeting Mary Alice of course was meeting Sharon's dad. He was exactly what I thought he would be. Very sweet and oh so excited to meet his newest grand daughter. He took pictures all night and when Sharon and Mary Alice started down the hall to all of us he turned to Riz and said this grandchild has my knees weak... It was so sweet...

Welcome Home Sharon and Mary Alice.... Sophia and I are looking forward to our first play date.....