It all started around Christmas when Eric (Lori's hubby answered the phone) I asked if I could come visit and surprise her...
We have never met and at the end of January I boarded a plane to Wisconsin to surprise a dear friend whom I have talked with since our process with Tessa in 2006. We have a great group of families on a email group where all of us families can talk and support each other through our Taiwan adoptions.This is where it all began for Lori and I. She was referred a sweet baby girl shortly after our referral of Tessa. Throughout our long court processes to our daughters, we laughed, got frustrated, and cried. She was such a great support and therapist(he he) while we both waited. So I decided to hope on a plane to Wisconsin the last week of January(NUTS!!!)and fly to surprise her and her kiddos.... Her hubby Eric and family and friends kept it top secret.... So Lori pulled up in her garage and I went out to surprise her. Wyatt her oldest said Mommy who is that and as she looked up out of her mouth came what the Heck are you doing here and then in January of all times..... I know this is not probably the best way to meet someone for the first time to show up and plant yourself as a complete stranger in their home for 3 days but it was just like I thought it would be... Just like I've known her for more then 3 years.... Although she is shorter then I thought... LOL. We enjoyed the next few days checking things out around the area.... Freezing my boody off. Then another family who adopted from our same facility in Taiwan came to meet me also at Lori's. Tom, Diane and their adorable son Jonathan. We had a great afternoon gabbing and eating Brats on the grill. Thanks Eric. It was so nice to connect with another family who has been in this with us for years. Jonathan and Tessa shared the same foster Mom in Taiwan although Tessa was already home when Jonathan went in to her home.
Just the connection for the kids is awesome. So all in all a perfect, perfect trip. I enjoyed Wyatt, Ellie and of course their new little guy Emmitt. I had so much fun with the kids. I just wish we lived closer. They are such beautiful children and wish I could spoil them more often.
Well, I owe my fabulous surprise visit to Eric for pulling this off for Lori.
I want to tell ya how much I appreciate your hospitality for putting up with me for several days..... I promise to do it again. But this time Lori will be informed... LOL
Lori and I
Surprise!!!!
Eric in mid stream coming to kill me....
Wyatt
Ellie
Emmitt
Tom, Diane, and Jonathan
Words could never tell how big Trey's eyes were when we finally got to the flight line to start the activities with the air show.... With all the planes flying overhead and all the airplanes, tanks, heavy equipment trucks, he did not know which to go to first. So we started climbing all over the airplanes first. We then went to sit down and watch some of the air show and Trey lasted about 15 mins. He was wanting to go back to climb on the tanks and big tractors. Of course he won... He and Travis absolutely loved it.... It was just the 3 of us and a friend from work and her daughter so it was really nice to focus on Trey's 1st air show. Positive there will be many more he will drag us to in the coming years....
