We Made It Home!

Hi Friends-
After standing in stand-by for an hour, we were selected to receive a coveted seat on a plane out of Gatwick. Many others were waiting, too. Some wanted to go home so badly they were in tears. Only 6 were called, and we got 4 of those seats (not together, and not with TVs that worked, but seats none the less). One family was separated, the dad went home and mom and two kids (and tons of luggage) stayed in London until Thursday.

The flight was delayed two hours, during which all the passengers were held in this small waiting room at the gate. To leave to go to the potty, passengers had to leave their passport and only 6 were allowed out at a time. It was a little crazy!

The kids did great until about 6 hours into the 9 hour flight (after sitting a total of 9 hours), when the wiggles just overcame them. They napped the rest of the way, with the help of just a little melatonin.

Nana and Pop greeted us at the airport and brought dinner and some groceries. Lindsay, our house-sitter did a great job, the house is so much cleaner than when we left. My dear friend Kelly was such a great help, covering for me with camp and
individual therapy coordination. Thanks, Kelly- you are awesome! Thanks to everyone else who supported us, by giving us time off, offering to help, following our blog and thinking of us. We love you all and are happy to be home with you!

London pictures have been uploaded but the photo hosting company is having some technical issues. Hopefully the final album will be accessible on Wednesday.
Love, Ellen