Sunday morning

It's Sunday morning here. Today we have medical appointments for our kids. It will probably take a while since we have 5 families going together. Please pray for Emmy and the other children as I am sure they won't understand what is going on, and since she is over 2, they have to do some type of blood test so that may be difficult.

Yesterday we had a good day. After a good night's sleep (Emmy slept in until 9am), we had breakfast at the hotel. It is quite a buffet with lots of choices both Chinese and American. Emmy's favorites were the cereal and the noodles.

We played a bit and went outside for a while. The weather here is great. Mid 70s with the low at night around 55. It was great to not be bundled up. However, this is their winter weather so we did see many people with coats and jackets on. After nap time we went with our group on a little sightseeing trip and also did a little shopping. Emmy wasn't into the sightseeing very much but really enjoyed walking up and down the stairs and ramps.

After that excursion, we had to do some paperwork. Thankfully it went quickly, and then we all went to dinner with our guide. We went to a Cantonese restaurant where they quickly made a large table for us. Dinner was really yummy with our favorites being the green beans. It was all good including the lamb which I have never eaten much of. Emmy ate a bit of the lamb but more of the fried rice. We have figured out today that she thinks it is rather funny when we tell her "no." She laughs and then does it again. At dinner this caused a little meltdown. We will have to try to help her understand what it means over time. She is associating some English with pictures now such as quack when she sees a duck.

She continues to talk more and laugh more. She even will explore around the lobby some without us holding her. After such a big change over the last 24 hours with the plane ride, new hotel, and some new faces around, she was exhausted tonight. As I gave her a bottle tonight, she pointed at the crib. We prayed, laid her down, and she was asleep within minutes.

It's a praise that Mike is feeling better today! His ears and head have cleared up for the most part. It is also a praise to have a lot less smog here and warmer weather.

We hope you are all staying warm and well! We thank you for your continued prayers and support.