All 4 of my B's together...safe and sound under our roof!
Our trip home was eventless (unless you call an uncharged Gameboy an "event") and seemed rather quick. Below is a recap of our full day of travel...
Ji Hao's last glimpse of China as a Chinese citizen - a bittersweet moment 
During the entire 24 hours of travel, Ji Hao only slept about 4-5 hours. Even though his gameboy was completely out of battery from the very beginning of the trip, he was an excellent traveler. I had packed his backpack full of activites, and he quietly went from one to another. On the flight from Minneapolis to San Antonio, it was obvious that he was uncomfortably tired, but not a complaint was heard from him (just a writhing body and contorted face from time to time...poor guy!)
U.S soil (over Minneapolis)!!!
Ji Hao's first steps on American soil.
(He insisted on pulling that small carry-on all the time.)
We just made it through the immigration window in Minneapolis...
Ji Hao is an American citizen!!
Welcome to America, sweet boy!
Waiting for all SIX of our checked bags so that we can go through customs in Minneapolis.
First Starbucks in America,therefore
first Strawberries and Cream Frappucino!
A definite hit!
Brielle, Miyah, Mei Lin, Megan, and Mom waiting for us in San Antonio!
Treasured friends waiting to greet us and meet Brock Ji Hao!
Finally holding my littlest B again!!!
I'd give anything to know what he is thinking...
Meeting Mei Mei...
Ahhhh...first hug!
The welcoming committee!Thank you sooo very much, my precious family and friends.
4 B's in a van...
Homecoming day was also my birthday, which was also the one year anniversary of the day we received the call from Children's Hope that we could review Ji Hao's file. What an exciting day!(Don't you dare try to count those candles)
So happy to be home!
Ji Hao is good at whatever game/activity we give him. He focuses on one activity for a long time before moving on to another, AND he puts away the first toy before taking out the next! 
My mom and Cindy bought him foam swords and shields to replace the wooden sword now held together with dental floss. Here grandma and Ji Hao are sword fighting. 
Brant was so good with the girls, and they loved playing with him, too.
Ji Hao's first "dip" in the pool. He was a little hesitant.
Bubbles for Ji Hao, but the girls were more interested at the moment.
4 comments:
Oh, Tracy, I have loved following your journey! I'm thanking God for the countless ways He showed His faithfulness throughout these past days. We are rejoicing with you and praying for your precious, precious family! Much love ~
And Happy Birthday, friend!
Welcome home! I'm so glad the travels went so well. I hope you'll keep blogging. It's so very encouraging to read about older children finding and blending in with their new families.
The tears started when you hugged Brielle!!! I think Brock is going to have a fantastic transition to his new family. Welcome home!!! Gina
Welcome home Goodrich family, and welcome to America Brock Ji Hao Goodrich!
Thank you Tracy for allowing us to come along on your journey, it was great!
Love the homecoming pictures (what a welcome), especially sweet Brielle smiling in her mama's arms, and holding hands with her new brother.
Happy belated birthday, probably the longest one you'll ever celebrate, right? Glad you are home. Hope to meet you all once things settle down for everyone.
Blessings~
Tina
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