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Old 11-16-2008, 09:41 PM
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Home Sweet Home!

We are finally home. Well, actually have been since Friday night. DH is heading back to work tomorrow, so it will be just me and little Kate tomorrow. We'll see how that goes. She tends to freak out a bit when we both aren't in the same room. Totally expected. I am hoping she does ok if she does not see DH leave for work in the morning. Shouldn't be too much of a problem. My little girl tends to sleep a bit later. Thank goodness for small miracles! ;D
I updated our blog with some pictures and a recap of our pickup trip. You can check the link out in my siggy!
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Old 11-16-2008, 09:45 PM
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Old 11-16-2008, 10:30 PM
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WELCOME HOME MOMMY. DADDY AND KATE!!!!!!!!
What a beautiful family!!!
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May 2006 Referrral of my ANGEL
ELAINA ELIZABETH ALEXANDRA
Born December 28, 2005
September 2006 Enter PGN
November 2006 Exit PGN
DECEMBER 17 IN MY ARMS FOREVER
HOME DECEMBER 21, 2006


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Old 11-17-2008, 05:11 AM
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Welcome Home! Kate is adorable. Now the real fun begins!
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:20 AM
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Welcome Home Family! Kate is beautiful!
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:56 AM
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She is adorable - I hope you will all be very happy together.
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Old 11-17-2008, 06:15 AM
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I get all teary eyed when I read coming home stories. Your blog is great. Thanks for sharing and welcome home!!!
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Old 11-17-2008, 06:28 AM
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WELCOME HOME!!!!!!! She is such a cutie. Thanks for sharing your story with us on your blog!

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Old 11-17-2008, 07:01 AM
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KIM - I'm so happy you are home and all is well. Kate is beautiful and looks so happy to finally be home where she belongs. I hope everyone's adjustment goes smoothly!! Please post more pictures !!
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Old 11-17-2008, 07:02 AM
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I have been checking your blog and I am thrilled that you are home. You guys make and adorable family. It sounds like the transition is already improving, I will be thinking of you guys in that area.
CONGRATS!!!
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Old 11-17-2008, 07:36 AM
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Oh my goodness...she is GORGEOUS!!! And you all look very, very happy. Congratulations, Mommy!! Enjoy your lovely daughter!


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Old 11-17-2008, 07:50 AM
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Welcome Home Kate!!

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Old 11-17-2008, 08:09 AM
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It is so good to see you write the words "Home"!!! Have a Wonderful Time!!! How great will the Hoildays be this year!!!

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Old 11-17-2008, 08:16 AM
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Your daughter is just so beautiful!! You all look so wonderfully happy. Congratulations!
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Old 11-17-2008, 08:38 AM
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Congratulations and welcome home! Katelyn is just a doll and looks very happy
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