Kaori Amaya Harris arrived in the states on Friday, April 4, 2008 and we were all able to be there and witness her arrival. It was brilliant and wonderful and so special!!! Luckily, we arrived at the airport by 3:00 because even though they were not even supposed to land until 3:30, they were already in the immigration line by this time. We were all so surprised that they were running early and so we rushed to get our signs ready. They called us to say that they would be coming up the escelator very soon, so we got ready. Ryan had made us all T-shirts and they turned out soooo cute!! We had signs and Aunt Trina even brought some balloons. GG made a new friend named George. He was from Russia and living in New York. He was travelling through on business and became part of the family for a couple of hours. My family even ended up eating dinner with him at the airport before coming back to TN that same day.
You'll notice I don't have any pictures with G-Mama, my camera batteries died before she made it up. She was held up by security because of her gift for me and Mike, a little Japanese plum wine. :) We were getting a little worried though, why it was taking her so long. Finally, she made it up and joined us!!
We had a great turnout of family and friends to welcome home our newest family member and it was really magical!!
Mike and John awaiting their arrival!!
GG and our new friend George!
When we first saw Sam and Dave Kaori was fast asleep!
My cousins Wes and Zach had the privilege of holding Landon, Addi and Mary Paul's Welcome Home sign!
Mary Paul and her daddy Uncle Bryan!
Addi showing off her shirt that Aunt Ryan made for us!
John and Dave catching up right after we first saw them!
Sam talking with Wes and Zach!
The proud mama with her new daughter!
You forget how little newborns are until you hold one again. The proud new aunt admiring my newest niece!
Aunt Trina, our cousin Mandi and Samantha catching up.
Samantha showing off her little girl to Mike and Addi.
Now Landon gets a look at his new cousin.
Mike congratulating the new mother and admiring his new niece.
GG loving her moments with her newest great granddaughter!
Kaori and her mom.
With all the excitement, Kaori worked up an appetite!! We loved it when she woke up!!
Bryan holding down the fort with the kids playing.
Landon got to keep the purple balloon. He was very happy because purple is his favorite color!!!
10 comments:
Sweet pictures, Ash! So glad that I was able to be apart of such a special day! It was so good to see all of you. Hope to see you all again soon! Kaori is a DOLL!!!
We're so excited she's here! Did they fly into ATL?
Great pictures! I am so excited for them!
Thanks for posting such a sweet welcome home post about Kaori. She is doing wonderful here in TN!!!
What a GREAT post! All of your pictures are wonderful and I love the t-shirts that Ryan made! What a special day!!! Thanks for sharing another great Koppe family memory with all of us!!!
She is so beautiful. Every time I read yours and Sam's blog, I start tearing up. It is so exciting. I am glad that it has gone so well for them. Great pictures.
Thanks for all the great photos and information! Having adopted our special son, we know exactly how Sam and David feel, but also what it means to have your family there supporting and loving you and your new addition!! Congratulations to all of you!
I have tears in my eyes! How precious!
Whata blessed little girl to have such a loving family! Congratulations to all of you.
Sandra Kennedy
Post a Comment