And they are off !

While the kids were getting ready to go, we brought Payson upstairs for a little bit.  He just loves the big drawer with all of the big spoons and cups

Then he had a bright idea !

Inside the drawer is
MUCH more fun !

Feeding Grandpa Roger

Yes Payson - you were !

Before we knew it, it was time to head to the airport

Grandpa and Grandma and all of the Aunts with Mom
Payson is too busy looking around

He's such a sweetie

Kacey and Landon were upbeat and excited.
Kacey was determined to keep a smile on her face,
and she did !!

Off they go - towards Security......
but we couldn't leave it at that !

We followed them down, and watched and waited as they went through the arduous process.  Off with the shoes, jackets, backpacks (each), two carry ons....... baby out, stroller folded up.....  It was now about 8:40 pm, and they were due to board at gate C8 at 9:03pm

They made it !!
Landon sent this picture from the plane

We followed and ARE following their flights on www.flightaware.com

Left SLC at 9:40 pm Sunday night
Arrived at LAX at 11:40 pm Sunday night

Reportedly, Payson was an ANGEL on the plane (via text message from Landon)

Two hour lay over

THEY HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS getting on the plane to Taiwan.  Apparently they were not going to let them board because they did not have a return flight planned, and no visas.  Landon called Paul Lillinquist, and he pulled a few strings, booked a return flight (which they won't use), and they were the last ones on the plane.  I guess if you have a VISA, you don't need a return flight booked.  Something they were not informed of.

Left LAX for Taiwan at 1:30 am Monday morning (Morgan time)

14 1/2 hour flight   
Planned to arrive in Taiwan at approx. 4PM Monday afternoon (Morgan time)

DONE !! 

Grandma Carol received a phone call, and Payson slept for 10 hours of the 14 hour flight  - YAHOO!
The flight attendants LOVED him, and carried him around, and it was a pleasant flight.

Two hour lay over

They were in the Security Line, trying to get on the plane to Manila - apparently having more issues.....
hopefully they make their flight.

Email from Landon - they made the flight !!

Leave for Manila at 6PM Monday evening (Morgan time)
1 hour 45 minute flight
Arrive in Manila at 7:45 PM Monday evening (Morgan time)

Skyped message from Landon - they arrived in Manilla 8:11 pm (our time)

Five hour layover  (approx)  Hoping to facetime or skype in the next couple of hours.

Leave for Bacolod at 1am Tuesday morning (Morgan time)
1 hour 20 minute flight
Arrive FINALLY in Bacolod at 2:20 am Tuesday morning (Morgan time)

BUT - since they crossed the International date line, it will actually be 4:20 pm on Tuesday AFTERNOON in Bacolod.

Whew - what a trip !!  We can hardly wait to hear how it all went :)