Bree Mei age 4yr

Bree Mei    age 4yr

OUR HEARTS ARE FILLED WITH JOY

OUR FIRST DAY WITH BREE

QIU QI - AGE 1

QIU QI - AGE 1

BREE MEI - AGE 3.5

BREE MEI - AGE 3.5

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

DAY 9 (LATE ENTRY)







Today (Tues) we ventured off the island without our guide with our friends the Dancy's. We went to what is called the Toy Market, a five story large building full of toys and such. Any flea market we have ever been too couldn't compare with this place. Got a few cute little things. It is amazing how far the U.S. dollar will go in China. While we have been here, the exchange rate has been $1=6.8yuan. We all four ate at a KFC for lunch today for $7.00 U.S. Sometimes I feel guilty trying to bargain with the vendors as anything you buy is so much less expensive then in the U.S. (except Evian water-only the best for Doug you know!) The last couple of days have been the hottest and muggiest weather we have had, basically since the typhoon.


Bree has had a lot of firsts this week. She had a strawberry sundae today that she just loved. I gave her the first bite and her eyes got real big and she began giving me kisses by the dozens. It was so cute. She is imitating everything we do. I am thinking she will do well on the plane as she absolutely loves to sit by herself in the taxi's and buses.


Tonight we went on a Pearl River Boat Cruise. They served a buffet dinner which was pretty good. We passed on a few things like the smelt and other unidentifiable items. I heard that there was steamed shrimp and got excited until I saw their beady little eyes looking up at me-just couldn't do it after that. We sure are spoiled Americans when it comes to our food preparations. The cruise really was beautiful though. Tonight was the first night I just didn't feel well-had a headache so I am eager to get to bed.

2 comments:

tonya said...

Wow guys! The kids can't wait to hear about the five story toy store!!! The cruise looks awesome and I wouldn't have tried the shrimp either. Bree looks so happy and seems more comfortable everyday. She's going to love being at home with her sisters. God has sure put her in a wonderful place. Sleep tight.
Love,
Tonya,Denny, and the kids

Donna Forrester said...

Bree's smile is great in the picture of the three of you!! She really seems comfortable with her forever family. I can tell that she is very interactive. That is great!!! Two year olds provide constant entertainment. Always busy, busy, busy....which is a good thing. Saturday will be here soon!!!
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.

Here's to a safe, smooth journey home. I am sure that you are counting down the seconds!!!

Love and prayers,
Donna, Patrick and Lily

Dear Family and Friends
We are so happy to share with you this wonderful journey we are taking to bring home our daughter
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Those beautiful rosebud lips!