09 January 2010

And We're off...




































Just less than 2 hours before we leave the house and head to Boston for our flights this afternoon. Nurai we will be there soon sweetheart.

We arrive in Almaty Monday morning and a few hours later take a flight to Shymkent.  By midday we should have reunited with Nurai and by afternoon, should be snuggly holed-up in a hotel room.  Tuesday morning we will fly back to Almaty and begin our embassy exit paperwork and medical clearance.  We will have a few days in Almaty and will fly home on Saturday 16 January.

There is of course much more to write about the emotional side of preparing to bring Nurai home and to finally be a full time family of four, but it will have to wait as time is short right now.  Perhaps on the flights over I can capture a little of what we are feeling to post from Kaz.  Take Care.


28 comments:

Allison said...

Just thrilled to pieces for you guys :) Happy travels. The moon girls will be together soon.

Alli

Susan said...

Have a safe trip! I am so excited for you.

Julian and Sara said...

Bon Voyage!

Fingers crossed that there are no major logistical foul-ups.

And say "hello" to The Beatles for us when you are in Almaty.

Beth said...

Very Exciting! Safe & Happy Travels
:-)

Dana said...

I am SO excited for you that you're nearing the end of your 2nd adoption journey and soon will be a complete family! There's nothing better than that!

Kelly and Sne said...

Can't wait for Nurai to be home and play in the snow too! Safe travels and happy reunion with your daughter.

Pam said...

Very much looking forward to reading about the reunion.

Safe travels.
Best, Pam and Nicholas

Toni said...

So happy for you that you are on the final leg of your journey! When we picked up Cole from the Shymkent baby house a strange care giver brought him out handed him to us and disappeared. We went in the office of the director signed a piece of paper and were out of there. Not one caregiver came to say good by to him, it was kind of sad in a way. Have a safe trip.
Toni

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful trip, I'll be thinking of you!

Thad and Ann said...

be safe! So excited for you all.

The first photo is SO precious!

Tricia said...

Wishing you a wonderful trip over and back to bring home your little girl.

julia said...

Wonderful news. Safe travels. Go get her!

Henry's mom said...

So exciting that you on your way to Nuria... I can not wait to see the first photo's of all of you together.

Thinking of you!

makandaddie said...

Good luck! Can't wait to hear more from Kaz...CONGRATS!!

Jaimie Lloyd said...

Safe travels and a really quick trip home! So happy for you! Gena, Jaimie and Berik

Regina said...

You have probably landed by now, but I just want to wish you a safe and speedy journey! May the road be smooth as silk from here on...

Michele said...

Have a safe journey. So glad the waiting is over and you are finally on your way to be with your daughter.

Maegan and Tony Van Sant said...

Have a safe trip! We are very excited for you all!

Heckert's Highway said...

Lots of prayers for a safe journey to Kaz and back!! Have a wonderful time and say hello to Shymkent for us.

Hurry back with another little Shymkent sweetie:O) I can't wait to hear how it all goes.

Give Nurai a big kiss for us!

Susan said...

Your pictures are sooooooooooo beautiful.

but, what I love about you guys, is that even though you're obviously physically beautiful, you all have such an inner beauty.

LOVE YOU GUYS and ready for your next beauty to join her "beautiful people"
:)

Stephanie and Gary said...

Safe travels and a joyful reunion!! What great thematic photos you posted!!
Steph

Andrea said...

I wanted to wait to post until I can write "NOW YOU'RE In KAZ!" Yay yay yay! I am picturing you in the waiting hall in Almaty and it brings tears to my eyes. I was there two months ago and as I type my perfect little princess is dancing to my Ipod and asking for "BANANA". Enjoy this magical time! xo Andrea & Anelya

qmiller said...

Safe travels and wishing you a wonderful trip in being reunited with Nurai!
Quaintance

Karen, Glenn, Allie, Max, and Sam said...

First of all, great pics. Tougy is so spectacularly adorable. We are so excited that you will soon be a family of four. Sending lots of support.

Karen, Glenn & Max.

Anonymous said...

Wow - how exciting!! Now you are to the fun part!! Hoorah!! What joy to hear that Nurai is coming home!! We pray that all goes smoothly for you! Best wishes!! Bless you!! -Joan, another Kaz mom : )

Anonymous said...

so glad to hear you are on your way to Nurai! :) Safe travels!
Alicia - kaz mom also!

Winde, Toon, Miel, Roos en Juul said...

I hope your youngest is with you for good, 24/24!!! Almost reunited as a family of 4...

Kathy said...

Wonderful news! Good luck and be safe. Kathy