We Shopped Until We Dropped

Since we couldn't be at church on Wednesday night we had our own little service in Houston's room. Here are four of our girls all playing and watching Land cut up before we got started. Cooper was busy walking around playing with Legos. Other than our girls rolling around they are not as mobile as she is. We have all had such a good time together. I am so glad that God placed us with this group of people. This trip wouldn't have been the same without them. We have shared so much together. We have shared tears of joy and belly laughs that we will never forget. What an amazing trip and it's not quite over yet. Here's Clara Beth, Barbee Ruth, Rebekah Grace and Geordyn. That would be Land's mouth they are looking at, all but Clara Beth, she's already used to his antics!!! He has been great with all the girls, especially Clara Beth. He can always make her laugh out loud. She loves her big bubby.

Here we are at breakfast this morning. We had to eat a lot to gear up for our big day of sight seeing and shopping!!!!! That's Kathy and Rebekah Grace in the background. These girls love to eat. Meal time is so much fun for them all. Us too!!!

Here's the whole gang, with our facilitator Richard, in front of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's memorial Hall. He is said to be like the George Washington of China. The building and grounds were very beautiful. We walked around, took pictures and then we were off for the real highlight of the day...........SHOPPING!!!!!

Those of you who know me, know I can't pass up a good bargin, even if it's something I don't really need. Let's just say that this man with us should get a reward for the best sales pitch ever. He was selling Authentic Purple Clay Teapots. That were designed by his great grandfather. They drink tea everywhere in China. Do I drink tea in Ninety Six???? Only if it's ice cold and full of sugar but after hearing him, I just had to have one. So I called Kirby over to see his song and dance (literally). He even stood on top of the pot so that we could see how sturdy it was. Neither of us could resist, They were supposed to be twenty U.S. dollars each but the fun of shopping in China is talking them down. So Kirby offered up thirty U.S. dollars for two and we were in business. So now she and I are the proud owners of purple tea pots that will probably only be used at our houses to stand on because she doesn't drink hot tea either!!!!! Don't worry we made lots of other purchases too.

After this outing we headed back to our hotel for a little rest before we ventured out to shop even more. While we were there these young girls that work at the hotel stopped Paul at the elevator and wanted to see the baby. They came in and laughed and played with Clara Beth. The one in front spoke English very well, she was only eighteen. They stayed and visited for a while. They were so sweet. I wish Anna Kayla could have been here to talk with them. Well this was a big day for both of my girls. Clara Beth's paper work was turned in to the consulate's office so that everything in the adoption can be finalized and Anna Kayla is being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in about an hour. Oh, if I could only be in two places at once I would be with them both. Thankfully Greg and her Granny and Papa Ty will be there for her and we'll be headed home day after tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WhooHooo, we can hardly wait. Please start praying for safe travel and that all the girls will do well on the long flight. Until next time.........Good night from Guangzhou........Robin
P.S. check out John and Kirby's blog to see cute little Cooper:
http://www.nancycooperking.blogspot.com/