Saturday after Easter was our big trip, a trip to Thailand with two kiddos and a good friend, Pep. We all got up early and excited about our trip. Lots of suitcases and baby's stuffs (2 strollers and 4 carry on!!!). We looked like a group of circus went through the airport. However, we managed to get all our luggages and all of us on board without any problem :) Tara is such a pro when come to security. She told me to take off my shoes. I was doing ok except I forgot to take out my computer for them to check. The TSA officers was kindly enough to help me. Our first stop was at Detroit Airport. CJ flew for the first time and he did very well. Tara is a pro by now after a dozen time up and down the plane, she knows her routine. She is such a big helper for me on the plane. Luckily, I have another Thai friend flew with me this time. I don't know how to survive 20 hrs. long flight without her help. Thanks...P Pep :)
We took an early flight from Columbus and decided to stay in Detroit airport for a long lay over. We just took our time--no rush and we ate our lunch and explore the airport for a little bit I thought this would be the best way for the kiddos. Detroit airport is quite nice. Lots of stores to shop and well decorated. We first spotted the flying fountain and then red monorail which transfer passengers between Concourses. Tara was so curious, so we took a ride with her after our lunch. Tara loves her rolling bag and she felt like a grown up. She rolled her bag all through the airport and I am very proud of her. I don't have to carry her rolling bag except when we board the plane.
Tara also saw Daddy's favorite store, HD, and she walked right to it and I got the picture to show Clint. Then we found a place near our gate to settle. Tara watched her show and somehow manage to take her nap. CJ was fascinating with the view he saw from the window. Finally it was time to board our plane--12 hrs. flight-- both kiddos were exhausted. They were very good for me on the long flight. Tara never complained and CJ never screamed. I was very lucky :) They both got a long sleep. I hardly get any but enough to get through.
The plane was delayed when we arrived Japan. We only had 20 mins to catch our next plane to Bangkok. We made it just in time and finally after another 7 hours. We arrived our destination--Bangkok Thailand-- Tara was so excited to see Yai (Grandma) and Ta (Grandpa). It didn't take us long to go through imigration and finally our big moment. We walked outside and we saw many smiling faces greeting us on the other end of the walk way. My Mom, my Dad, and my two Brothers. It just like a miracle... I felt relieve that I brought my two kiddos across the world safe and sound. The smile on my family when they saw Tara and CJ made me forgot how tired I am. It was so worthed. We arrived at my parents' house at 1:30 a.m. (Monday April 12). Total time from my door to their door was 32 h0urs and WE MADE IT!!!!
