We made it to Dubai! The flight wasn't bad at all, we all took in several movies and tried to get some sleep. The Dubai airport is a bit challenging for a foreigner- very little signage, basically you just keep walking and walking until you can't go any further. We took a shuttle to our hotel, and due to crazy traffic last night, it took about an hour to get to the hotel which is truly a 10 minute drive. We got in to the hotel around 11pm and had some dinner, then off to stretch out take a shower. Our wake up call was at 3:30 this morning, and now we're back at the airport waiting for our flight to Addis. We leave here at 7:35am. As I type this, it is 8:00pm Sunday for all of you.
Praying that the girls did well last night and today- we know they're in good hands, but it is hard to be so far away from them. Matt & Jayne, please give them extra love from us and tell them we love them and we landed safely.
Safe travels to my sister who is flying out on Monday to be with the girls for the week- thank you!!
Hard to believe, later this afternoon, we'll be holding the babies. Still very surreal.
Monique
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
JFK
After a very tearful goodbye with the girls, we left for the airport. Thanks to Marla, we had a good ride into NY & we had a smooth check-in & security process. We're now waiting at the gate to board- we expect to board at 10p, and we're off to Dubai. We fly direct to Dubai (15 hours) and then we will arrive at 8:30p Sunday. We leave for Addis on Monday morning, arriving at 11:25a.
I'm so looking forward to sleeping on the plane, it's been a very emotional day. How lucky I am to have my husband and mom by my side!
Signing off until we reach ET!
Love,
Monique, Christian & Memere
I'm so looking forward to sleeping on the plane, it's been a very emotional day. How lucky I am to have my husband and mom by my side!
Signing off until we reach ET!
Love,
Monique, Christian & Memere
Gearing up!!
All packed and ready to go. Hard to believe that this day is here. Now it truly becomes a hurry up and wait situation. We are excited to get to the airport and start our journey!! The hard part is leaving the girls (although they are in great hands!!) for this week. We will miss them tremendously. We leave for the airport in a few short hours (thanks to Mar) to start the journey. We look forward to sharing this journey with you. Thank you for your support and let the journey begin!!!!!
Rejoice!
Christian, Monique & Memere
Rejoice!
Christian, Monique & Memere
Friday, February 26, 2010
Off we go!
Bags are packed & appropriately weighed (can not exceed 50lbs), I've triple checked our paperwork, and we're officially ready to go. Surreal. That's what it feels like for both of us right now. We've been talking and dreaming about this trip for so long and now our time has come. Thank God.
We leave on Saturday out of JFK and will have a 15 hour flight to Dubai. We have a forced layover in Dubai (darn, right?) so we can stretch and have a good meal, then we have a 4 1/2 hour flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, landing us in the capitol around 11:30am on Monday.
We will be greeted at the airport by staff from our agency, and they will make arrangements to bring the twins to us later that afternoon!!!
Keep in mind ET is 8 hours ahead of us here, so theoretically when you wake up on Monday morning, we will have already been united with our babies. WOW.
We hope to post something daily, and yes, of course pictures will be included, as long as the internet cooperates.
Please keep our family in your prayers as we head out on this journey, and for those of you in CT, keep our girls safe and if you see them, give them hugs and kisses from us.
Monique & Christian
We leave on Saturday out of JFK and will have a 15 hour flight to Dubai. We have a forced layover in Dubai (darn, right?) so we can stretch and have a good meal, then we have a 4 1/2 hour flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, landing us in the capitol around 11:30am on Monday.
We will be greeted at the airport by staff from our agency, and they will make arrangements to bring the twins to us later that afternoon!!!
Keep in mind ET is 8 hours ahead of us here, so theoretically when you wake up on Monday morning, we will have already been united with our babies. WOW.
We hope to post something daily, and yes, of course pictures will be included, as long as the internet cooperates.
Please keep our family in your prayers as we head out on this journey, and for those of you in CT, keep our girls safe and if you see them, give them hugs and kisses from us.
Monique & Christian
Surprises
Being the type A gal that I am, I'm not usually one for surprises...I like to plan, to organize, and plan and organize some more. That being said, I was THRILLED with an incredible surprise by my wonderful colleagues and friends at QU. I imagine it was no small feat to keep this super secret from me, but they sure pulled it off, and I walked into a room filled with wonderful friends, food and gifts to celebrate the newest additions to our family. I was so touched and I'm incredibly grateful to all of you!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
T-10 days
In ten days, we will board a plane for Ethiopia!! In twelve days, we will meet our babies...can you stand it??
For those of you who know me, you won't be surprised to hear of my excel spreadsheet that has kept me sane for the last week while we prepare to travel. Hard part is everytime I check something off my list, I seem to add more- how does that happen? This weekend we stocked up on diapers and formula- after having 2 children out of diapers, I never thought it would be so fun to by such things again.
The girls are over the moon excited, and we talk about the twins every day. I'm absolutely dreading leaving them, but thanks to my awesome sister, The Morrells and Nana, they will be in the perfect hands while we're away. Thank you thank you thank you to Michelle, Matt & Jayne for giving me this peace.
For those of you who know me, you won't be surprised to hear of my excel spreadsheet that has kept me sane for the last week while we prepare to travel. Hard part is everytime I check something off my list, I seem to add more- how does that happen? This weekend we stocked up on diapers and formula- after having 2 children out of diapers, I never thought it would be so fun to by such things again.
The girls are over the moon excited, and we talk about the twins every day. I'm absolutely dreading leaving them, but thanks to my awesome sister, The Morrells and Nana, they will be in the perfect hands while we're away. Thank you thank you thank you to Michelle, Matt & Jayne for giving me this peace.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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