An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break. --Chinese legend

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Happy Birthday, Kendall Jane!

We got great news from SC. Baby Kendall Jane Starnes is here. She and Jennifer are both doing well. We can't wait to meet her when we visit this summer! Congratulations, Jennifer, Kevin and Haley!

We went to the US consulate this afternoon where we, along with several dozen other families, were "sworn in." That consisted us everyone saying "I do" in unison when asked if we swore that the information we provided on our visa applications was truthful. We were then handed David's passport and a brown packet of forms that we cannot touch until immigration in San Francisco, and that was it. Now all that stands between us and home is 24+ hours and 3 flights with a toddler who thinks being forced to sit still should be a class A felony. We leave the hotel tomorrow morning at 5:40 (4:40pm Thursday Chicago time), and we (hopefully) arrive at O'Hare around 5:00pm. We can't wait to get home where we can eat fruit and vegetables without fear and don't have to seal our mouths closed in the shower. We'll see you soon!

Look how cute I am.
David's wardrobe was provided by Uncle Stanley and Aunt Leslie.

5 comments:

Lao Lao and Lao Ye said...

Leslie and Stanley, well done! We knew the clothes were cute, but on David, they are outstanding!

We leave for Chicago about the time M, K, and D begin their long journey home.

Congratulations to the Starnes and Wootens. Between their new edition and the arrival of David, there should be a kleenix shortage momentarily!

Love to all!
SC GM

Anonymous said...

I hope that you are ok with your son having a closet full of sweater vests. I have a feeling that his Uncle Stanley will be buying many more of those to come!
David is quite cute. I hope your flight goes well! Can't wait to meet him this summer!

Anonymous said...

Having just traveled with young kids recently, small bribes work.

Try to find a few different new toys. Wrap them up. Throughout the flight, unveil your Bribes (did I say bribes, I meant coming to America gifts) which will buy you about 5 minutes of peace and quiet for each one.

Thanks again for sharing. Very Cute boy who likes to ham it up.

I can't wait to see David running around a Room Divider maze soon.

Good Luck, and happy safe travels. Godspeed.

Dad and Mom M said...

Move video, more pictures......... Cool !!

I heard that Bob Huggins may be at the airport also......is that true? Just wondering.

Safe home...see many of you tomorrow.
Dad, Rich, Grandpa

Anonymous said...

Love the sweater vest. It takes a special man to pull it off. When bribes fail to amuse mid flight, I recommed drugs. Lots of drugs. For all three of you. Have a safe journey home. cant wait to meet David!