Eating Broccoli!

The only foods so far Ana doesn't like is ice cream and watermelon. We thought everyone might get a kick out of this photo. We ate at the Cantonese restaurant and it was good again. Everyone cannot believe how much the two babies from Foshan City eat for the other 9 babies pretty much only take bottles.

Most of the photos today are from the park down from where we are staying, but I cannot get flickr to work tonight so I'm just posting a couple here. Ana Mei woke up around 6 am so we got out early to see the happenings in the park. It was fascinating to watch the people dancing, doing Tai Chi, and playing badminton so early in the morning. We sat outside a cool coffee shop which had great lattes and watched life in Guangzhou, China.
I went to an upscale mall today with some friends while Ed stayed with Ana. Imagine that, Ed opting out of shopping! It was upscale but the prices were great compared to USA. I bought 2 cute tops and a skirt (for me) all for $22.50 US dollars! We also ate at the McDonalds. It was tasty but no diet coke.

It's hard to believe we only have 2 more full days here. It's been a great experience but we will be so glad to be home with our whole family! Have I said that before? Love to you all!

Fun on the dinner cruise!

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Originally uploaded by kmseiden.

Today we went to the toy market and that was very interesting. We thought we might not live through the taxi ride, but we made it. Crossing the street scared me even more. Ana Mei was a trooper along with her friends Mei Li and Kaia. This shot is on the dinner cruise. We were having a great time. It was nice and breezy on the top deck. We had a fun day. 4 more sleeps till we fly home!

Not to sound vain, but I'll go ahead and let anyone know that if you're following us and in Franklin or Nashville, you're welcome to come see us at the airport. We fly in Sat. Sept 2 at 5:36 pm. Just thought we would let you know. We will be so tired but so happy to be home and see familiar faces!

(I'm sure those of you following know this by now, sorry to be redundant . . click on the 2nd photo to see all of today's photos. Click view slide show to see all)

White Cloud Mountain Trip

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Originally uploaded by kmseiden.

Today we went to the White Cloud Mountains. It was a four hour tour. It was beautiful and interesting but it is so hot here. Our clothes were soaking wet and hair too. (except Ed's ; -) Ana was a trooper but she tuckered out on the bus ride back. It was hazy today so the scenic photos are not very clear. Once we got back to the hotel we had a huge thunderstorm. It didn't phase Ana one bit. She fought sleep for about 3 hours and is finally taking a late nap.

Everyone in our group (11 families) decided to go for pizza tonight so we have all ordered Pizza Hut. What a treat. Ed and I never do this at home! Last night we ate at a wonderful Chinese restaurant here in the hotel with our friends, the Chesbros. The girls did great. No broken plates! Yes, Mei Li has broken a plate at breakfast and Ana Mei broke a plate and glass at the Tai restuarant the other night! These two are live wires!

Tomorrow is a free day until the evening cruise. I'd like to do some more shopping of course, but for those of you who know Ed very well, not sure if I'll be dragging him along again. The days go by pretty fast but I still cannot wait to be home. I miss my Josiah like crazy! It's so hard being away from him. Miss you mom and dad too!

Just click on the photo for Day 8 photos

A glimpse of Guangzhou

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Originally uploaded by kmseiden.

Yesterday while Ana and I napped, Ed took some photos of our hotel, around our hotel, and then ventured across the river. The photos on this stream (click photo and slide show for Ana Day 7) show life in Guangzhou. He said he certainly stuck out like a sore thumb!

The Squat Pot

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Originally uploaded by kmseiden.

This is for those of you who have not been to China and experienced the squat pot. Yes, it is in the floor and not a pleasant experience even for those of us who are used to squatting in public restrooms anyway!

Pool Time!

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Originally uploaded by kmseiden.

Today Ana went swimming and she loved it. She even put her face in the water all by herself. You can click on the photo to see more of today. Ana Day 6 photos (click view slide show). Not too many photos today. The days go pretty fast. The one photo of Ana and the other little one at the pool together - her name is Mei Li. Her and Ana were roommates at the orphanage and now they will both live 10 minutes apart in Franklin, TN. This is so awesome and so God! Their beds were right next to each other and they would play in their beds together every morning when they woke up.

Day 6 Videos

Here's a couple of videos from day 6.
Check out our little polywog in her first swim and then lovin' on her mom.

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Days 4 & 5

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Originally uploaded by kmseiden.

Day 4 was a restful day. Not too many photos. Today we had to get her medical exam in order for her to be able to enter the USA. She has an ear infection which we suspected and already have her on american antibiotics. They gave her ear drops too. She weighed in at 22 lbs with diaper and clothes. What a doll. She's got a couple more teeth coming in too.

Reminder: click on the photo and you can go to days 4&5 photos and all of the photos. Click View slide show it you'd like to see them all.

PS: I haven't said much about my hand for there's been a little something to keep me occupied! Please continue to pray. I'm straining it somewhat with keeping up with and holding her. I've been icing it every day. It is swollen most of the time. I'm trying to work it but it is still very stiff. Thanks for the prayers and keeping up with us!