Thursday January 31

We made it -- Lily was welcomed at the airport in Chicago by Britt,
Davis and Grandpa Payne. Tears were flowing and that was OK. Lily
was good on the 13 hour flight and slept for about 6. The remainder
of the time she was still pretty good. The United flight attendants
were really nice to us and kept talking to Sue and Lily. We all
clapped when we flew into Minnesota - the end was near. The car ride
from OHare was probably the most dangerous thing we did the past two
weeks. Guangzhou traffic was probably better than 80-94.

When we pulled in the driveway a big Welcome Home Lily was on the
front of the house. Thanks Ben and Lynndi. All the grandparents
were over and we all had fun getting together. Kelsey,Eyvonne and
Laurie - thank you so much for the food - it was so good. Chloe and
Lily have officially met. She licked her and she cried - that tongue
is scary. Bathtime and bedtime went OK - but Lily was up at 1:30
for a two hour playtime and the ready for the day at 5:00. It is
going to take so time to get on schedule.

All is good and see you at Britt's Senior night @ 7:30-