Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Da Guan Garden

Well, today we went to Da Guan Garden and it was beautiful. It had lots of flowers, water, and seemed very peaceful. The pictures you see are from the Garden. We also went to a Jade factory and bought 2 jade necklaces for me and Hannah. Its real Jade from her Province. The cool thing is, its usually very expensive, but we got them for about $60. Sometimes, they can be thousands of dollars. In China, its very popular because it means good luck/fortune. We also ate at a great restaurant for lunch across from our hotel. It was a bit more expensive, but very good. We have not really had much good food the whole trip because its so different, but this was good. I had cheese pizza and Mike had Chicken Cordon Bleu. Hannah enjoyed some pork/noodle soup with veggies in it. She loves her noodles! Noodles are very popular in the Yunnan Province where she is from. So far, things are going very well. She is definitely becoming more active and is a normal 2 year old keeping us on our toes. We have had to redirect her more and are trying to teach her "no-no". I think she is getting it. She is quick and into everything. More pictures to come!

4 comments:

Keetha Broyles said...

And she is definitely adorable!!

Erica said...

I love her little laugh in the video!! She is such a cutie! The pics you posted today are so nice. It looks like it is a very pretty colorful place. I am so hapy that things are going well for you. She seems to be adjusting soooo well...which is such a blessing!! I can't wait to meet the little cutie!!!

Love, Erica

Anonymous said...

Awww... Look at her go! No problem! It sure looks like she likes the slide! How precious! The Da Guan Garden sure looks beautiful! Bruce will be glad to know that you actually found some good food to eat...LOL....you know how worried he is about what we are going to eat when we are over there!! :) I can't wait to see the jade necklaces that you got! Hope you guys are having a great time! We miss you! We'll tune in tomorrow for more!!
Love,
Marcella

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy for all of you. Hannah seems to be adjusting very well. I can't imagine all the emotions you all are having. God has given you the strength and grace to make it through. Just take it one day at a time and enjoy bonding with your beautiful daughter. We'll keep praying for you,
Love Sarah, Matthew, and kids