It is Saturday evening here. We've had a LONG day, waking up at 1:45 this morning, bright-eyed. Sarah Grace took a brief nap this morning and we all took one this afternoon. Waking her up after her afternoon nap proved very difficult since her body thought it was the middle of the night. We took her outside in the cold, cold air to try to invigorate her. She got a second wind and now we are hoping she will wind down soon and we will all sleep through the night!
Today was a low-key day. We spent most of the day at the hotel and did a bit of shopping. We went to Carre-Four (similar to Wal-Mart) twice today. Some of our interesting discoveries there were: Shrimp-flavored pretzels, Mexican Chicken Tomato Potato Chips and Chinese New Year socks for me.
China is gearing up for Chinese New Year in a couple weeks so the stores are all decorated with special holiday displays. Beijing is also gearing up for the 2008 Olympics so we see the Olympic mascots, The Friendlies, everywhere we go (http://en.beijing2008.cn/spirit/beijing2008/graphic/n214068254.shtml). They are very cute.
Sarah Grace is having a great time so far. We are so glad she is with us on this trip. Today, while I was playing a game with her, she said, "I love it that you're my Mommy." We are having so many precious moments with her.
Tomorrow, we'll start the day with church then go to the Great Wall of China. We hope to go to bed early so we can leave for the airport early Monday morning.
7 comments:
Angie,Andy.Sarah Grace,Karen
Was so glad to hear from Karen on
Friday a. m that you were in your
hotel. Have been with you almost evry hour since you left Indy. Glad
Sarah Grace was perfect on trip as
Karen said. Hope you bring some
Olympic things home.
Love to all G G
Sarah Grace-
I am happy you made it to China. I hope you are having fun and I cannot wait to see you when you get back. It is going to be so much fun to have your sister at our play dates.
Agnes
Hi from frigid Indy (but sunny!)
It was 2 degrees here this morning. Hopefully it will be warmer there for the climb up the Great Wall. We can't wait to read your next post!!! And the next ones with baby Caroline! Congrats in advance.
Denise
I'm so glad everything is going well. I've always said I never met a chip I didn't like, but you may have found one that I hope I don't meet.
Love you all.
Hi Angie,
This is Heidi from the Foshan Group. I am so happy you made it over there safe. I hope you have a wonderful time and I can't wait to see your pictures of your little Caroline.
Take care,
Heidi
So glad to hear that things are going well so far - other than the sleeping (we'll pray for that!). Enjoy church and the Great Wall! We can't wait for you to meet Caroline!
Hi! We're following your blog, and we are waiting to see the first pics of your family of 4! OUr hearts are so full of joy for all of you.
Love you- Julie, Christopher and Gracie
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