Lily Mei is Home

Our last day in China started at 4:30 AM in Guangzhou. As we lifted off, we watched Lily's birth country drop out of site. It was symbolic moment of the end of the first stage in her life and the beginning of her new life. Lily didn't share our thoughtful moment, however. She was totally focused on the safety brochure she had just pulled from the seat pocket.

Four hours to Tokyo, nine hours to Seattle, and we were finally home. The moment Lily passed through Customs and we put her feet on the ground she was an American citizen.

Nana Barbara, brother Eric, and friends Kelly and Scott greeted us warmly at SeaTac. It was so great to see them and to be back home.

Lily had a lot of new sights and sounds to adjust to when we got home. New surroundings, her first encounter with dogs Trooper and Misha, eating in her high chair, and a nap in her bed.

Given the very long and tiring day, Lily did great. Mom and Dad, on the other hand, are exhausted!



Lily still in her pajamas and reading the safety brochure as we taxi from Guangzhou Airport









Our layover in Tokyo.














Lily becomes a citizen!










Nana and Kelly greet us







Eric and Scott greet us