Hi again from Guangzhou! Today was a free day for us! We of course started the day with a buffet breakfast and then headed over to the White Swan Hotel. The White Swan Hotel (which is closed for renovations) still has their restaurant open to the public and is known within the adoption community for the famous "red couch photos." We met our friends over their so that Emma and Elise could take their pictures together on the red couch. Emma does not really like to be sitting- especially alone so you can only imagine how the pictures turned out. Their were definitely no smiles- but overall they turned out okay! After our photo session we walked over to Starbucks and enjoyed a coffee. We then went back to the hotel where Miss Emma took a 1 hour nap. After her nap we played in the room for a bit and then went to the hotel playroom. Emma actually played with some of the toys- this was the first time she has done this! We are starting to see her personality more and more each day! Tonight we went to Lucy's for dinner. All the boys had a sirloin steak and the girls had a cheeseburger. I was NOT thrilled with the burger! Anyways- we came back to the hotel- but not before we bought a pair of squeeky shoes and gave Emma her bath. Pretty easy day! Only 4 more nights on the island before we leave to come home! Yeah! Enjoy the pictures from today!
All of us wearing our "family" shirts!
On the famous red couch.
Traditional outfits!
Our little China Doll!
Emma and Elise- not happy campers!
Just the girls- Emma, Pam, Elise, and Catherine
Finally a smile!
At the White Swan Hotel!
Having fun walking at the park with daddy!
Doing our daily exercises!
Eating at Lucy's!
Bath time- not my favorite time of day!
All of us wearing our "family" shirts!
OMG...I totally love all the cute shirts. That is sooooo you Pam! Love the traditional outfits as well. That bathtime picture made me laugh so hard. She looks sooooooo annoyed. It's hysterical. She looks so totally happy and it melts my heart to know that you have saved her from who knows what kind of life. Look forward to he daily photos.
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You should have snagged some washcloths from the White Swan, they make the best chewie cloths. LOL ( Oh wait I have a couple)
ReplyDeleteThe photos are fabulous and I love love love the shirts.
Aww, hurry home. If you get a chance can you email me your flight info.....it might be early but everybody deserves a big welcome!
Love the shirts! Hope the rest of your stay continues to be a smooth one. Soon you will embark into the next journey and transition, "HOME" Yay!!! Praying for it
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Looks like everyone is doing great! Love all the pictures and so happy to hear that Emma is coming out of her shell more and more! You're on the home stretch now. Enjoy the rest of your time there as much as you can with the homesickness.
ReplyDeleteAhhh! I love the pictures!! She is so beautiful!!!! Can't wait until I can call or text you!! I so wish I could be there when you get home to see that beautiful Chinese princess in person! You are gonna have so much fun with your kids! The boys look like They are having a good time and are in love with Emma!! Daddy looks like he's doing great too! Wow! Seems like a positive experience and I'm so happy!!! Xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWhen looking at the photos I was amazed at how pretty Shamien is looking... when we were there it was just a mess being renovated... still I loved it... I loved White Swan... and the waterfall feature... we had to laugh trying to figure out which was 'the' red couch... it was more like 'take your pick'... glad all is going well... hugs
ReplyDeleteLove the update. Love the pics of her smiling! She looks itty bitty in the tub. How much did she weigh at her exam? Was it comparable to the updates you received? Still trying to decide what size clothing to take with us...
ReplyDeleteLove the bows!!! The pictures speak for themselves-happiness all around. Can't wait to hear all of the stories.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the skirts you got for Emma!
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