The flight itself turned out to be pretty uneventful. Leland and I sat in the bulkhead close to the window, while Amy & Barrett sat across the aisle from us. Dinner was served once we leveled out and Leland struggled to stay awake (it'd be 12.30am Pacific Time by the time all was cleared away). And he got a good 5 hours in while I dozed on and off. It took Barrett a little longer, but I think Amy had the same experience. Thankfully the flight was smooth all the way. Once the boys woke up, we still had a long way, but they were content with the iPads, playing games and watching movies and episodes of Peppa Pig, Thomas and Word World. It was a relief to finally land and get out of the plane. After all the worrying Amy & I did, the boys handled the flight better than I possibly could have imagined. So proud of them. Now the test of meeting all and sundry and seeing how they react. We took a frustrating eternity in immigration, no thanks to me not having the right forms. Finally we get out to the concourse to be greeted by Mum, Dad, Kelly and, surprisingly, Regs, Phil, Tex and Caryn. Considering how tired the boys were they did great. Nanny is a hit and a familiar face, but the boys took to everyone. I drove back to coast with Mum and Dad, while Amy and the boys went with Kel. As expected we had a pretty easy day. A good nap during the day gave us some afternoon energy as Jase, Lucy and Max came over to Mum's (where we will stay for the entirety).
Kel, Barrett, Me, Leland, Amy, Mum & Dad at the airport
Later that afternoon Nanna Fay came over to join us for dinner at Terrigal Haven, dad bought Kathleen as well. After losing Granddad Fay and Nanna Hutch this year this was an emotional afternoon, as I know she desperately wanted to meet Barrett and Leland. If nothing else happens this trip, at least this the boys got to meet their great-grandmother.
Kathleen, Lucy, Barrett & Leland at Terrigal Haven
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