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Old 01-02-2006, 08:04 PM
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We're home with Jack!!!
Hello all,
After leaving the US ion Christmas Eve and court on the 26th, we arrived back in the US on New Year's Eve with Jack.
He is in great shape, 14 months and 22 pounds. Healthy and eats like a horse.
This is us arriving home at the airport. We all look ragged, but that's what 22 hours of travelling with a one year old will do!!
Oh, he has had a haircut, so no more "sheepdog" look. I will post more pix soon.
Hey all you "waiters"... HANG IN THERE!!!!! IT's worth it!

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Old 01-02-2006, 08:13 PM
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Congratulations, he looks wonderful. I can't wait to see more pictures
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Old 01-02-2006, 08:13 PM
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Congratulations! So happy for all of you.

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He's beautiful! Congratulations on you new family!
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Old 01-02-2006, 08:15 PM
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what a doll!!! Thanks for sharing and welcome home with your little one!! Life is about to change...in a joyous way of course!
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Old 01-02-2006, 08:16 PM
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Welcome home!

He's a beautiful boy!

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Old 01-02-2006, 08:22 PM
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Congrats - I think you all three look pretty darn good for such a long travel - you wore JEWELRY with a baby on a long flight - How BRAVE!
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What a cutie...welcome home and congratulations!
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what a long journey you had - and I don't mean the travel. congratulations to all three of you - i wish you good sleep and a wonderful time getting acquainted!

please share more of your story when you are able.
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Hi Laura what a beautiful little boy, thanks for sharing. Seeing the homecoming pics does give me a glimmer of Hope, congratulations and welcome home!
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Congratulations! What a wonderful way for you to start the new year!
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He's adorable!! Yall look great despite the long trip!
Congratulations!!!!
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:20 AM
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How cute! You all make a beautiful family!
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Congratulations, he's a doll!
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Old 01-03-2006, 06:51 AM
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Laura~

So glad to see you all...as a family...FINALLY! He is a little sweetie! Looking forward to more pix in the future!
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