Last night we went for a walk through the park that is immediately to the east of our hotel. It was a nice city park with four small lakes, trails, gardens, trees, recreation equipment, and amusement rides. It was fun to see a more pleasant slice of everyday life for the “Guangzhouians”. We saw many people walking the paved trails and enjoying the gardens. We also saw many people using the recreational equipment. They had nice playground equipment for adults - chin up bars, balance beams, a device like an elliptical trainer, back massages, etc. These had the 2008 Olympic committee sticker on them so maybe they were recently installed. We also saw many people playing table tennis and badminton outside on marble tables and paved courts. We all agreed that we didn’t want to challenge even the oldest and most feeble to a match!
We got some snacks at a local market and brought them back to our hotel rooms to enjoy them. We watched some Chinese TV and caught up a bit on international events.
Trevor spent a lot of time laughing at and laughing with Julie last night. Julie learned yesterday (from Momma) how to jump up and down and act like a silly girl. Last night Trevor took Julie’s pants and put them on her head as a hat. She looked like Aunt Jemima and she and Trevor just laughed and laughed as they bounced up and down and acted like wild children. Such fun. It is a delight to see Julie developing and opening up with each passing day. She certainly does not lack attention from Mom, Dad, Bubby and Sissy. We are pleased to think of a future where Julie can enjoy the love and protection of a family. What a neat opportunity to open our lives to one more little one to see what a family, warts and all, can be.
God, thanks for bringing Julie to our family. Thank you for making her transition easy and pleasant for all. Help us to continue to love Julie and to help her to be all that se can be for Your sake.
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Hey - I think that's a Wickert 'horse show' jacket.....cool! Now we can say our clothes have been to China, even if none of us ever get there.
I continue to be impressed with the pictures...........the scrapbook is going to be stupendous, especially since the journaling is already completed:)
Don't forget pictures of the plane, airport, flight, etc.
And not to worry about Julie's diet - Alex will teach her how not to be so picky about her solids:) (Love ya, Alex......especially when you finish leftovers!)
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