June 10, 2007

We had a busy day on June 10, 2007. Our breakfast was a bit rushed. Hope was starting to be a bit more playful which was fun for us as new parents but there was also a lesson to be learned there. So, when we need to be on a schedule we need to start learning to plan ahead a bit more. I have to admit a year later that this remains a challenge for us.

Almost ready, but Mom wants just a couple more pictures. (Grandma and Grandpa, recognize this dress?)


Here was our schedule---

9:30 Tour:
Six Banyan Tree Temple
Folk Art Museum
Porcelain Factory
Cow & Bridge (Thai food lunch)
Back to WS for nap
4:00 Paperwork/Final Signatures
Dinner (Lucy's again) & Shopping
Ron - 90 min. foot massage with other Dads (68 yuan/<10 USD)

At the Temple - We didn't climb to the top, though some in our group did. From what I remember, though it looks like there are only 7 stories from the outside, there are really 13. Also, we were told that this temple is over 1400 years old. How amazing to be imersed in a culture so ancient.






















































This is Claire, local guide for the end of our trip.

At the Museum - The construction detail is incredible!




























































This is Ron tasting a local fruit called Drurin (spelling?). Tu thought it was hilarious to watch us all try it. Aparently there are people who like it, but none of them were part of our group. It was terrible! Somewhere I'm sure there is video of me spitting mine out.


Cow and Bridge - In the Highchair!!!

Back at the WS Playing Before Nap - A card and butt paste...what more could a kid want?

Some of you know that Ron has chiropractic issues so when he woke up on this day with a sore neck I wasn't surprised. I was just so thankful he made it through the day without getting sick. Usually a good night sleep is the key to feeling better. I think the relaxing foot massage helped too. We were fortunate that he really did well for most of the trip. Thank goodness for that sleep machine. :)

Here is what I wrote at the end of the day:

Hope loves riding the stroller now and her squeaky shoes. Her laugh is incredible and we are more and more in love with her everyday. She seems to be doing very well health-wise however she's having some extra messy diapers so we'll have to keep an eye on that. She came to us with a pretty bad heat rash which seems to have cleared up a bit, but we're watching for some possible food allergies (eggs, fish, and strawberries as noted by her foster mother in our paperwork). Also, I'm feeling better since arriving here. YEA!

Only a few more days and we'll be home. I can't believe it.

Lucy's and Out for an Evening Stroll - We thought we might try some baby food since some of the other girls were eating it. NO GO for this little Hoot. The picture shows the food going in, but not the aftermath.





Mom's Favorite Photo That Evening