Home

She's home. We're home. Daddy and big brother are getting Alice time and she's already looking to them for "ups". She's an incredible beautiful, smart, funny, fun little kid. I'm a proud parent of two kids that make my world a happy, happy place. Seth was fantastic while waiting, which must have been quite tough for him. Jimbo rocked as he took on Alice last night when she woke up at 2:30am ready for a new day, and I was ready for much more sleep. He's a great Dad and it's a happy sigh to see Alice in his arms. It's been quite a journey. Thank you thank you to my big sister Lynne - we Barretts could not have done this without my big sis. Always there for me in my life and happy you were able to be there for this as well. Love ya, mule. Thanks to Seth's school, class and teacher Sarah for helping us by helping Seth during this exciting time. To my folks for getting up way early to take Seth to school. Thanks to Wide Horizons for picking Candy as our fantastic guide for this adventure - geez, she was beyond good. Lots of love to the "sisters" of Alice and the families that were on this journey with us - Taylor, Mali, Sarah and Xia - I feel blessed to have been a part of the beginning of their family life. Thanks to China in general - what a freakin' cool place Alice has as her "home town". Thanks to boss Brian for giving me the time to be with my new family and being supportive during this long trek. Family, friends - Alice is going to have a ball getting to know her Papa Tom, Grandma and all her Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. Thanks all for following along. The well wishes and love was felt by us half way around the world. Now the real journey begins as we head into a life as a family of four beginning with a beautiful summer in Vermont. Can anyone say "beach"? Whooo hoooo!!!