Finally Home 🏠

After what seemed like forever flying through the air and the longest day ever (we landed before we even took off- thanks time zones), we finally made it back to Brookfield. Overall the flight was good, premium economy was SO nice. We all got some sleep, except maybe Dad who watched all three movies of the Hobbit trilogy, and were ready to be home. We touched down in Chicago early, but due to a lightning storm we were unable to pull up to a gate. We waited about 30 minutes and then were able to pull up and start getting our stuff, however, they made us sit down again because the crews were still not cleared to come out due to the storm. After another 20 minutes or so they finally opened the cabin doors and let us all out :).

We made it through immigration no problem, but got stuck at the baggage claim. We ended up waiting for about 2 1/2 hours for our luggage to come out. We eventually learned that the crews were still delayed because of the storm. But more and more people kept getting off planes, so more and more people were being crammed into the baggage area with no bags coming out. Additionally, they are doing renovations at O’Hare, so there were only 3 bathrooms. It was quite the line.

After what seemed like forever, we were able to gather our bags, get through customs and out the doors to find Uncle John. He had patiently been waiting for us since our plane touched down. We loaded up one last time and were on our way home.

It is so nice to be back in our own beds, now, we just have to adjust to a new time zone. We will if we will sleep tonight! It truly was a trip of a lifetime.Read more