Sunday, January 22, 2012

They're Home! They're Home! They're Home!

The Colbert Family has finally been reunited, including their newest addition, Mary Alan. Y'all, she is precious. She is even cuter in person and full of energy. The whole family and several friends gathered at the airport last night to welcome them home. There was a lot of anxious energy going around the room before they landed. Their flight had been delayed due to a storm, but we were so thankful the weather calmed down long enough for them to get home safely. 

 Ivy and the girls modeling the crown they had made for Mary Alan


 The family 

 Thankfully, it was late or we might have been asked to leave the building

 And here they come!

 Meeting Ivy

 And Christian

 And Hunter


 And Mrs. Carol



 All the Colbert kids

 First family photo

 With Carol, Bailey, and Colby- Mary Alan is named after their husband/dad, Alan who passed away last year.
He was Kelly's best friend and a wonderful, godly man.



 While all the commotion over Mary Alan was going on, Charlie was playing in the carry-on size check box.

 Mary Alan thought this was a great spot, too. So she decided to join him

 Are you sure this is big enough for both of us?


 Absolutely! Perfect Fit!

 Today, we celebrated birthdays for Abby, Mary Grace, James, and Rachel

Cousins

I cannot tell you how happy I am to have everyone home and to have that precious Mary Alan here. Last night was much like waiting in the waiting room for a baby to be born, except Michelle has been in labor for a REALLY long time. Mary Alan is doing great. Praise the Lord! She slept a lot on the plane rides and still slept last night. She was so sweet today at the birthday party. All the kids were playing with her and were so excited if she let them hold her. I think she is going to fit into her family just perfect.  I don't think this whole process could have gone better. Isn't that how it usually works? We have all been disappointed at times, that the adoption was taking so long. We wanted her here the day we found out she was coming. But looking back, it couldn't have been a better time. He does know what He is doing. Thank you Lord, for your perfect timing and for this precious child you have made to be part of our family!


For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11







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