Yesterday afternoon, we walked a few blocks to the outdoor children's playground and let Maelin run off some energy. She had a BLAST! The climbing slide structure was her favorite, and she played and played and played. When it was time to go, she refused to come with us, even after Mama and Baba walked away. But when we went back and made her come with us, she did so without too much fuss.
We came back to the hotel room to clean up and then headed back out to get dinner, just the three of us. We went to Lucy's, which serves American quisine, as well. Baba had pork steak, i had a hamburger (which turned into an Atkins burger, because Maelin at the whole bun for me!), and Maelin ate beef and noodles. She LOVED the corn-on-the-cob that Baba shared with her, so we're looking forward to cashing in on some more of that when Grandpa Les and Grandma Pam have sweet corn season! After dinner, Mama needed some ice cream, so we went to the deli shop next door to the hotel, and Maelin and Mama each got a chocolate cone. Yummmmmm!
Today we ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant buffet, then went back to the play ground again, this time with Kejing, Weifen, and Vivian. Maelin was very excited to share her playground with Vivian! We played until it was time to come back and have a nap.
Tonight we go on an hour-and-a-half river cruise; the river is beautiful at night, with all of the buildings lit up along it. We're looking forward to it!
Thanks for sending positive thoughts our way on the paperwork -- we got a phone call from Crystal at 11am today saying that it was all perfect, and we'll have our final consulate appointment tomorrow at 2:40pm.
Another big THANK YOU to our families for cleaning our house while we're gone! It really took a load off us knowing that we didn't need to get that done before we left. We love you, and we can't wait to share our beautiful daughter with you :)
Another big THANK YOU to our families for cleaning our house while we're gone! It really took a load off us knowing that we didn't need to get that done before we left. We love you, and we can't wait to share our beautiful daughter with you :)
Much love,
Mama, Baba, and Maelin
11 comments:
I want a banana and gronala bar kiss too!! How darn cute she is and that ice cream cone picture is the best! I can just see a collage of all your "journey" pictures on Maelins bedroom wall..sticky fingers and kisses and all! Congratulations on everything passing inspection. Time is winding down and getting even more intense for all of us back home. There are a certain few of us that will see you Wed. p.m. regardless!!! You can't keep the Framptons, Gleesons and the Greschaws away! Love and kisses till the next writing, Mom
We all had a great EASTER,but it
would be better if we had mamma,
baba and maelin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we can't wait to see Mamma,Baba,and
MAELIN!!! WARNING:you can't keep
us away! Uncle shonda I (that means lauren)have a loose tooth.
MISS YOU ALL!!!!!!!
UNCLE LAUREN
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I don't get up soon enough to be the first blogger each day, maybe tomorrow. you're welcome on the clean job, Don and I did our share no matter what Jan/Pam say. really.
bright and sunny today but still cool, mid 30's today maybe higher tue. how cold does that part of China get in winter? will Maelin be cold here? I didn't think so either. your Mom and I went to EG Nicks yesterday, used gift cert. from you folks, thanks. does Maelin know "a bushel an' peck an' a hug 'round the neck" yet? if not I'll teach her. love you 3, Dad
Now that it has been almost a week...can you even remember life BEFORE Maelin?
~Shelly
Hi - we've been enjoying your blogs.
Have you decided on a name sign yet? Tyler thinks Maelin's a cool name.
Stevie & Tyler
Hapy belated Easter to you! We don't have internet at home, so I rushed in to work this morning to read your messages from Friday til today! Man, now I guess I should do some work since I have been here for over 2 hours! - Don't want to though, I love reading the updates and seeing the pictures! I will agree with everyone - SHE IS THE CUTEST THING EVER!!!!
(Uncle Les - you are sooo my dad's brother giving the weather updates! I love it!)
Have more safe travels and tons more sticky kisses!!!!
Kendra & Dan.
Aww, sticky kisses! Doesn't matter sticky, snotty, whatever they're all good. Refused to leave playground...hmmm..remind you of anyone else? Don't these kids know how tired we get watching them play?? Mmm corn on the cob, she's my kind of gal. I'm so glad your paper work passed inspection. Bet you can't wait to get home to your own comforts. I don't envy your flight back. We will be up north the rest of this week but will keep you in our prayers. By the looks of things Maelin is the blessed one to have such warm and loving people all around to call family. Actually you are all very blessed and we are estatically happy for you all. Haley must be thinking of you all because I found a paper here that she wrote all three of your names on. Well, we will talk to you soon. Travel safe, love ya.
~Connie and Haley.
Ah yes now that was a read! I love all the updates. Sticky kisses, corn on the cob, and attitude, she is perfect.
I can't wait to see her.
Love, Aunt Chris
God, is she so darn cute! You never knew you could love someone SO MUCH until you have your own child. You just can't imagine life without them. You guys are and will be the greatest parents. Your love for her shines like rays of sunshine in your writing and pictures. I can't express how happy I am for you two. Isn't it funny how sticky/snotty kisses from other kids are just not the same as when it comes from your baby? Soon you guys will be home and we can't wait to see ya. Love:Amy Koz and crew
Shonda Jim, and Mae Mae looking forward to hearing you are back on American soil Can't wait to see you and your beautiful daughter
Love Ellen and Jason
Hey Shonda & Jim.....Kelli Welke (Lovasz now isnt it??) passed this on to me for happy reading and I love what you two are doing! I enjoy reading your updates and see that you two have so much love to give - any child that enters your life is so fortunate to have you both. I wish you the best!! Kimberly (Grinnell) Young
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