Dubai

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

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