We made it home and while the flight(s) weren’t as terrible as I was expecting I can’t say that a 13 hour trip with a 1.5 year old is enjoyable either. And for that matter, nor is the day after a redeye flight with a toddler but you know what? I was so relieved to be on the plane all together that I could’ve cared less about the screaming. (Note to all travelers: There is something worse than being on a plane with a screaming baby and that’s being the person whose holding the baby. ) When we arrived in Sacramento and I stood up to de-board several people looked at Elian and nodded their heads as if to say “Oh that’s where all that noise was coming from”. I’m glad none of you had to make that trip with us but I can’t deprive you of the funner moments of the trip can I? Here’s a small and unthorough “photodocumentary” of our journey home!
All smiles on the plane. It's 1:00 am. Arnold looks appropriately concerned about what's to come. Carmen spent most of the flight making good use of her rosary.
Arriving to Houston airport. Elian and Carmen's first moments in the USA! I think he looks appropriately alarmed given that we arrived at 5 am
Arnold wastes no time introducing his Mom to Starbucks. She was a fan of the oatmeal but thought the coffee to be "feo y demasiado cargado". They obviously have a "small" difference of opinion about what makes good coffee. Note the shell-shocked lack of sleep in eyes.
After weeks of getting Carmen mentally prepared for "the intense cold" of California we arrive to freakishly warm and beautiful weather at SMF. Carmen unsurprisingly, is thrilled. Elian looks around waiting for the first Sacramentan to fall victim to his cuteness!
My parents used the chalkboard door to welcome us home. I'm glad to see they used the chalk that I put rather obviously in view for this exact purpose. Good job guys!
With a teary smile and lots of love, I must say WELCOME BACK!!!! Now get over here and show me that baby!
Thanks Eileen! Getting everybody settled but we’ll be coming for you soon!
Your parents are so cute!
Agree!