HOMECOMING! Touchdown at DCA 9:34am

Since the flight left Kansas at 6am, we were up extraordinarially early, "o300 hours!" The only one who wasnt bothered was Kathleen and perhaps Mary Rose whoe seemed to be still awake, amazingly!

We arrived the airport so promptly that we were actually standing in line first waiting for the the desk agents to appear! Having never travelled with stroller, car seat, 5 checked bags and not to mention an brand new 6 day old creature, i was nervous! Plus = we were not even sure how the agents would respond to our custody order and identification issues! Noone even asked!

Katie Zara was not even remotely bothered by take off or landing; unlike her Mom who notoriously hates the turbulence. The only thing i can say is that having her to "concentrate on" made the shuddering of the plane seems less of a concern! Even Mary Rose, on her 2nd flight ever, didn't flinch!

While we taxied to the gate, matt's phone rang; it was Grandpa Zarr!~"welcome home"! Andrew Prevost was there to pick us up at the terminal with car seat in hand and extra room in that beautiful car; gotta love a Volvo! Thank you Andrew!

We pulled up to our home and there were the prettiest ballons and pink banners, "its a girl". It all so looked so gorgeous, i was even embarrassed that the garden looked better than when i had left! Susan, our neighbor, was at her door; i was so glad to see her! She held little Katie; it was so cute! Susan even had the forethought to bring us over a platter of bagels, cream cheese & OJ saying,"I know you'll have some guests today and you can offer them some refreshement!" It was a brilliant idea and she was right!

Inside the house never looked so good. The basinet that Sangita had brought over was right in front of the fireplace and there were more treats! Uncle Policeman Greg had brought two gorgeous Gund animals- one was a mini Guinness (his Chocolate Lab); and some hard to find premie diapers! We were just blown away by all the support! Kiki and Sumiko came in and we enjoyed their sweet expressions looking at her! Aslo, The Kunks came over, their boys were so cute as well! And Mr Liam and his mom and dad came over too! It was so much fun!