Not easy getting home but we made it

    After we have had challenges on all of our flights this trip, we should have known that getting home would not be any easier.  Going to Beijing, we sat on the plane for over 3 hours before having to get off, switch planes and then finally begin our journey about 6 hours late.  Then our two in-China flights were delayed by several hours. SOOOO---when we took off on time from Hong Kong, I should have known things were too good to be true.  Lily Kate actually did fabulous all 16 hours on the plane, although she only slept for one hour.  There was too much to see and do.  She also kept anxiously waiting for her next meal to arrive.  She loves her food!!!!  We knew we had a 7 hour layover in Detroit but after 6 hours the Delta Representative said the plane was in the hangar and we would be delayed about an hour.  Remember--at this point none of us have slept in 25 hours.  The next announcement says it will be delayed an additional hour.  It is 9:00pm at this point (9:00 am China time) so our patience is shot.  Lily Kate is screaming because she wants to sleep.  We asked about a morning flight and found out a few seats were available on the morning flight.  We rushed to the "help" desk and got some of the last seats on the flight.  We then found a hotel and left the airport.  Thank goodness we did--the flight took off at 2:00AM and arrived in Tampa at 4:30AM.  Long story short, we got home yesterday afternoon and will spend today unwinding and unpacking.  Both sets of parents met us at the airport.  Thank you to those of you who left posters, signs and balloons for our homecoming.  We were SOOOOOO touched.  Now that we are home, I am finally able to read the blog.  China limits media greatly.  Thank you for so much support.   WE are extremely thankful to be home.  Please feel free to come and visit anytime.  We plan to be home a lot this week getting Lily into the swing of being home.  Also, she hates the carseat (stroller too) so we need to avoid it as much as possible right away.