Sunday Evening Guangzhou

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I actually got to work out tonight !!!! YAY!! I went to the gym for some cardio, then swimming with Jace. HE LOVED IT!!!!! He has no fear of the water at all!!! He ven puts his face under! The view from the hotel is spectactular...on the Pearl River.

Tomorrow could be a disaster. I am worried that Jace will need too many shots...grrr...I hope not! I met a family who's son had 4 sots and a fever the next day...Please pray for my little guy!!

Love you~~
SHANNON

A Breath of Fresh Air

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WOW! What a difference here in Guangzhou! Today after a hearty breakfast, we went on a tour to the Yuntai Garden, then onto lunch for some interesting CHinese food. I LOVED the garden--Alex took WAY too many photos to show-but all beautiful! She really has a knack for photography. Check out the photos by clicking on the link posted. In them you can see a traditional Chinese lunch served on a lazy susan. Kinda cool. Alex has mastered chopsticks--not this Westerner! I try, but I can't do it!


We borrowed a stroller today--major back appreciation! A local store here lends them out for free! Many stores here with American names...and SO many American families here! Tons! All with chinese babies/toddlers...Everyone is so friendly! All the hotel employees smile and are gracious--always eager to help. Alex left our camera outside of our room on a ledge--they found it and returned it! Not sure that would've happened in Beijing! I can't say enough about our guide. He is awesome (Girls'--you were right about Elvin!!)! I feel like I am on vacation here! I will get some pictures around the hotel--you won't believe the difference! wow! That's all I can say!


Our little emperor is napping, but after he wakes, we may go to the pool. Not sure! Too many choices! We love it here!!! Thanks again for all the prayers!!!!!


ps...I am told there is even a 7-11 store here! Funny!


love to all!!
Shannon

Guangzhou

We are now in Guangzhou. This is the view from our hotel room! SO much nicer-and no smog! This is definitely more like a resort. The sun is out! I haven't seen it in 1 week!!! YAY!!


Our guide is so fun! He is silly and very compassionate--plays with the kids.


We arrived last night LATE. Our flight was delayed for hours. Jace slept on the way here but screamed on the flight descent. His ears were hurting. We tried his drink. Thankfully, Chris had Cheerios and that worked for a bit, but they still hurt. I hope he doesn't have an ear infection. I wouldn't know because he does't show pain. He has fallen a lot and he never cries. I guess he is used to not being heard?


We are meeting for breakfast soon. Another tour (grr) and then we will do some paperwork. Tomorrow my little man gets his shots :(


I will update tonight!


Love you all!
SHannon