Today we got up nice and early, thanks to our body clocks that have been so thrown off! About 4:45 we were up and ready for breakfast! Unfortunately the breakfast buffet didn't open till 6:30...and when it did, we hit it with a vengeance! It is really the best meal of the day..tons to choose from and very western. Next we bundled up and headed out for the day. At Tienanmen Square, Avery was approached about three times as people are fascinated with her blond hair! They all asked if they could take her picture...Jay is thinking tomorrow he's going to charge!Next we headed through the Forbidden City..where the emperors lived and ruled. It is really indescribable...very large and the buildings are amazing with color. Next stop was lunch. Not too bad...."pizza" (ok, not), and a buffet with everything from fried rice to french fries. We're not too adventurous when it comes to meals here so we fill up on rice and chicken and drink a ton of water. We can't have the ice because of the water so everything is lukewarm....yum.
Then on to the pearl factory. Avery got selected to choose a pearl out of the water and it had 13 pearls inside! We got each of the girls a pair of pearls to wear on their wedding day, and some other goodies as well.
Next stop was the summer palace....summer home of the emperor. The lake in the middle was frozen solid and it was sooooo cold. Again, hard to describe but very pretty and soooo big. We finished off the tour with a trip to the silk factory and then dinner. Dinner was more interesting than lunch, as even our guide couldn't tell us what some of the dishes were! We picked through rice (again) and chicken (stayed away from the feet:) and warm drinks. We are all so so exausted! Avery has been a trooper but she hit a wall tonight and actually slept through dinner in her chair. We're all looking forward to a good night's sleep!
Tomorrow we go the the International Bible Fellowship Church and then to the Great Wall!! Thank you sooooo much for all the sweet comments...they really really make us feel like we're not so far away. We can actually "feel" the prayers...and I truly mean that in a way I cannot describe. We love you all!! Only one more day without Ashley!!! Can you believe it?? Beijing is great and all...but we want our baby!!!!!
16 comments:
I loved how you picked up pearls for each of your girls! What a sweet reminder of your time in China.
Praying for you guys.
So glad y'all made it! Wow, that was a looooong trip! Don't you love God's favor! Keep the updates and pics comin---can't wait til tomorrow to see Ashley!
Praying for y'all!!!
I cannot stop thinking about you guys. The first thing I did this morning was turn on the computer and see if you had updated...which you had!! Thank you so much for doing this!(It's 8:30 Sat. morning)It's so cool that I can see, feel,and smell all of the places that you visited. I cannot wait until you meet Ashley. Can you post times? Do you fly out again tomorrow?
I'm so excited that you posted again. This was the 1st thing I did after getting my coffee. Can't wait for the pictures of Ashley. Hopefully, the food will get better for you guys! We do not venture out on our food either.
Praying for you guys!
Fav pics: you two in front of the orange wall and the three little girls- kids see each other so purely.
Sounds like another adventure-packed day. Feeling your southerner pain of not having ice for drinks. There has to be filtered water for ice somewhere in China.
Counting *up* with you until tomorrow. Hugging Day photos- just think- How amazing!
DoL
Avery,
I liked your pearls. I am so glad that everyone liked your hair. I can't wait to see you and Ashley when you get home.
Cameron
Glad you made it. Hope you can catch up on some sleep before Monday! Saw your girls at playgroup Thursday. They are doing great. We are praying! Can't wait for more pictures.
Scott and Julie
Awesome!!!!! I know Avery is loving this trip with you two. Wow!
You are all in our prayers as you anxiously await the wonderful moment of uniting with Ashley. We're praying for Annalyse and Ally also. May God bless this incredible moment with His indescribable joy. May He calm everyone's spirits. May He fill little Ashley's heart with an instant love for her new family.
From Joann & Johnny's friends, Ken & Barbara Young.
I too liked the sight seeing, but come on already...I want to see you all with your babies!!!!
I feel tired just reading your post! Praying for strength, protection and good health for you all! I'm soooooooo happy for you!! Love you! I'm ready for Gotcha Day!!! Yahoo! What time (East Coast) do you think you'll be arriving at the foster parent's house...or do you go to another place? Please let us know!
So glad you enjoyed Beijing--so many neat things to see. I hope I get to go back someday! I know you are excited for Monday!! It's almost here--Woo Hoo!!!!! I'll check back tomorrow! Love, Allison
Hey guys. We are constantly praying for you guys. Continue to enjoy every minute of this. Tell Avery the girls said they love her and miss her and can't wait for her to get home. We love you guys. Pam
I've finally joined, so I could comment!! :) I've been praying consistently for ya'll and so happy to read your blogs and get updated!!! I'm soooo thrilled and excited for this time in your life. Adoption is such a humbling experience that you will forever be humbled by. Miss Ashley is a blessed baby to have such an awesome family awaiting for her!
Love ya'll!!!
I'm praying that everything goes well for all of you. Sounds like Avery is doing well. So big!!!! Can't wait to see pics of Ashley WITH y'all. Stay warm.
So excited for ya'll and this wonderful time in your lives. Can't wait to read more about your trip and see pictures of you actually WITH your new little one. Praying for all of you and that everything will go smoothly from now on.
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