Sights from Guangzhou

These are sights from our first day in Guangzhou. Our hotel is actually located on Shamian Island . . . a very historical and quaint area of the city. The first picture of Brogan was taken in front of a school located across the street from our hotel. We spent time at a park just a bit down the street, it was busy with families playing and brides and grooms taking pictures.


Shortly after we left the hotel this morning and headed down the street we were swarmed by a group of school children wanting to practice their English on us. They all wanted us to sign their notebooks in exchange for little trinkets --they also gave Brogan a stuffed yellow bear. They would sweetly ask, "What is your name?" and "Do you like China? They also took pictures.


The picture of Bryan and I was taken on the patio of the third floor of our hotel. The picture of the city was taken from poolside on the seventh floor of the hotel. So much to see! Taye just called me next door to look out the window (we're on the fourth floor) and across the way is a high rise bank building, the entire side is lit up with changing pictures of the Olympic mascots --quite the display!


The weather was great today, overcast and very comfortable, mid seventies. We had a little shower during our walk to dinner, but it was brief. We ate supper on the patio of Lucy's Diner (yes, we chickened out and ate Western style tonight, mom's choice) After dinner we walked along the Pearl River. Brogie was sound asleep by the time we got back at 7:00. He and Bry are already down for the count. I'm soon to follow!


Tomorrow is the day. It seems sureal . . . a dream that I have played over and over in my head for years and years. I am going to be a mama to five! Our family journey and Teddi's little path of life are about to intersect-- and none of us will ever be the same again. Lord keep us under your wing, as we bring your precious little one into our nest. Our very blessed nest.


I'll leave you with scenes from our day to hold you all over until tomorrow's big event. Thank you all for the comments and emails, they mean so much!


Blessings from China~


Tina