Maddie's first car ride (three and a half hours) went smoothly, with one quick pull-over in a Home Depot parking lot for a feed & burp before arriving home. Upon our arrival we received a very pleasant surprise - our wonderful neighbors Maggie and Ralph decorated our home with pink and white streamers and set out a beautiful display welcoming Maddie, including roses, a set of Madeline books, (the popular Ludwig Bemelmans's children's stories) and multiple bags of goodies.
Later in the evening some great friends stopped by to meet Maddie.
Here's Maddie with Lorie...
..and then the food train began. Beginning Friday with a fantastic chicken korma with all the fixings, and continuing with chili, lasagne, pizza, carnitas, pastas, breakfast burritos, and more. ..so much more that Vince & Randall are looking, a little, uh, ..chunky.
Between visits from family and friends, many of our neighbors have dropped by to meet Maddie and welcome her to the neighborhood. There's nothing like neighbors who've become extended family.
We're looking forward the next few weeks as Maddie gets to meet even more friends. We really appreciate each and every friends and neighbors who went out of their way to welcome Maddie to the community and make our first days at home as easy as possible. ..thanks everyone!!
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