Thursday, May 28, 2009

Oh, The Games We Play

Shawn...
We flew into Guangzhou early yesterday afternoon, and have now set up camp at the Victory Hotel for the remainder of our time in China. We really like our hotel room--- it's a Japanese-style suite with a separate sitting room, which is great for the girls to run around and play. This is especially important today, as a steady rain has set in and dampened (no pun intended) any thoughts we may have had of going to the pool or walking around the area to visit the various shops.

Not to worry, though... we are continuing to use this time together as another opportunity to let Kate get to know us better. Kate loves to tease, and she created a game that she likes to play with us--- sort of a staring contest, where she tilts her little head forward while still staring at you with a very serious look, then quickly raises her head up and screams while she smiles. We played it for 10 minutes straight last night, and today Melissa was able to get a brief session on video. Also, be sure to check out Leah putting on her Mommy's makeup in the background.

14 comments:

  1. Oh the fun we are going to have!! Can't wait....absolutely can not wait!!

    What dolls they are!

    Hugs, kisses and prayers, Gramma Re

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  2. I don't know who I enjoyed watching more Kate or Leah. Oh my goodness, the years of fun and joy ahead.

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  3. What a cute video! She seems like such a happy girl already!

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  4. Laughing at Leah doing what? Her makeup in the mirror? I love hearing Kate's laugh! I can just see her shrieking through the halls of your house (oh, wait, was that Shawn??)

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  5. So adorable!! Love watching Leah put that makeup on too! What sweet wonderful girls!

    Janet

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  6. You guys are going to have so much fun together.
    Your girls are just lovely.

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  7. Oh, I love this video, what a great smile she has! I know you all are just beyond happy! Can't wait to meet her in person

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  8. Oh the fun days that are ahead for you all! Your girls are all amazing, mom included!

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  9. Precious video! I love Leah in the background. My computer has been down for a week and I've been missing reading about your trip!!! I'm going to try to catch up tonight.

    ~Lynn

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  10. What 2 beautiful girls you have! Congratulations on such a wonderful family, glad everything is going well!!

    Margaret
    MCC 07 Group

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  11. Love the game. What a sweet face!

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  12. What a little ham she is!!! Looks like there is going to be years full of laughs and giggles in your household!

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  13. Oh gosh....so glad to see those smiles...but of course the sweetness of it all made me cry!!! I am so glad you are safely on the last leg of this journey. How wonderful it has been to follow you all to a family of 4!!!

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