Friday, September 14, 2007

Welcome to Guangzhou

I am soooo happy to be in Guanghzhou! This is a difficult trip, no matter which province you go to.Taiyuan was a tough city. Not much for us to do, little access in the city etc. Not to mention that we turned heads and stopped traffic every where went. By the end of the week it was getting pretty old. Sophie is worth it though...she is a funny, sassy, smart girl! We love her, even when she is being a stinker. Ben and Hannah have been great. This has been a challenging trip for us grown ups, but they have hung in there. It we had any money left we would buy them something really cool when we got home! LOL

Sophie had her medical exam and pretty much screamed the entire time. I had to bounce Chris out of the chair when they were trying to check her ears. He couldn't keep her head still. Hannah has always hated having the doctor look in her ears, so it was sister like sister. We did a little shopping today, because we all know nothing relieves stress like a little shoppy. We picked Sophie up some squeaky sandals and she loves them! They really are cute. She learned how to walk this week, just like my Dad predicted.

I will take some more photos tomorrow since we are all feeling better being in Guangzhou.

16 Comments:

Blogger t~ said...

Glad your on the next leg of the trip! Enjoy your time!

8:54 AM  
Blogger 4D said...

Good to hear. Enjoy Guanzhou!

Keep smilin!

10:40 AM  
Blogger Johnny said...

Congrats on being halfway home!

10:48 AM  
Blogger Kristine said...

Thanks for your honesty. Shoping ALWAYS helps (in my little world). This really is a trip of a lifetime and it is so amazing that your kids and Dad are there with you both!!!

11:45 AM  
Blogger polkadot said...

I love Guangzhou -- you are on the home stretch now!

2:09 PM  
Blogger kitchu said...

Love getting the updates woman... glad you made it to GZ... thinking of you guys EVERYday.

11:11 PM  
Blogger Carol said...

Oh Maryellen you will have to share with me. We are on the fence about bringing the boys with us.

You'll have to email me when you get a minute.....ha ha that's funny right???

7:02 AM  
Blogger Colleen said...

I am soooo glad you are at the end of this trip and one step closer to home. YAY!!

8:32 AM  
Blogger Amie said...

Enjoy Guangzhou girl!!

You are almost Home!!!!!

:)Amie

10:06 PM  
Blogger Special K said...

Just home from vacation and couldn't power the computer up fast enough to see sweet Sophie pics!!

She's gorgeous! So very happy to see her finally where she belongs..
in the TBG gang!

XO
Krista

11:19 AM  
Blogger C's Mom said...

Moving along and heading for home soon!

5:41 PM  
Blogger Shandra said...

Yeah! I am just now getting to shcek in with you. We returned the day you left. Be sure to check out. From China with Love. It is a wonderful store just a block away from where you are. Also Sherry's place makes the best deals on the and chops. We bought 3 chops with ink for 60 RMB. Tell her the crazy Mom of 3 says hello. I bought a ton of stuff from her.

10:17 PM  
Blogger Kristin said...

We loved Guangzhou... there was a lot for the boys to do... I seem to remember a park along the Pearl River that had kid crafts etc...the boys made these sort of glittery sand drawings which we still have.

Sophie is such a cutie... enjoy the rest of your trip!

8:41 PM  
Blogger Carol said...

I'm sure you are packing for home now Maryellen. Wanted to be the first to say "Welcome Home Sophie!"

Safe travel...we are still waiting on TA day 18!!!

2:29 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

Maryellen, not sure if you are aware but we are in China too. We will not be to guangzhou until next week though. I agree that the provinces are a little rough. We are only here with one other couple but it's pretty much just hanging out in the rooms. (it's raining here) Hope you have safe travels home soon !!

3:13 PM  
Blogger Bobby and Regina said...

Maryellen,

We pray all is well with your family, and your journey home is a safe and easy one! Can't wait for more pics!

Love,
Regina

9:44 AM  

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