We had a great day today! We went to Shamian Island to do some shopping! Nathan's poor wallet. We bought some more fun stuff for Karlye. A great friend of mine gave us the idea to buy some items here to give to Karlye along the years (Thanks Janie!). We bought the pearls yesterday for her 16th birthday. We bought a jade bracelet to give her when she is 10 years old. Jade and pearls are very popular here in China. We also bought her a jade pendant with the Chinese symbol for "daughter", but we are not sure what age we will give her that. We bought a tea set, a Chinese parasol, some squeaky shoes for when she is older, and another larger Chinese silk dress. What a fun day!
Tomorrow, we will have the oath taking and submit her visa documents at the US consulate! She is getting closer and closer to becoming an American citizen!
No diarrhea today! Hip Hip Hooray. We have eaten in a different room than Karlye today so that she will not want any "real" food. She has taken her formula nicely today with no difficulties. We have also fed her some bland snacks.
![]() |
| Good to the last drop! |
![]() |
| Shamian Island |
![]() |
| Jael and Ting Li keeping me cool! |
![]() |
| Sweet girls I met on Shamian Island. |
![]() |
| Group photo of all of the kids on the trip |
![]() |
| Outside the hotel. |
![]() |
| The girls! |
![]() |
| Jael, Brian, and Ting Li Perna. This family has been with us since Nanjing and has been such a blessing to us. |
So glad you had a better day!! The pictures are great and the family ones are beautiful!! Looks like you had a great time on the Island, can't wait to see all the pictures!! What a great idea to buy things for Karlye now to give to her later when she will understand the meaning of them and she will truly know how much she is loved and always was even when you were miles apart!! What great parents you are and thanking God for this beautiful union of Karlye and her parents!! Love you and miss you! Aunt NeNe
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that her little tummy is better. These pictures are just precious! Counting down until Friday...Can't wait to see/talk to you all again! Looks like no "Thunder on the Mountain" in the 'Ham tonight- heavy rain and storms :(
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!! I am so sorry you guys have had a rough couple of days. Praying for rest, more bonding and better tummies!! We miss you and can't wait to see you soon!!!!
ReplyDelete