We have a diverse and interesting group of readers of our blog, but I bet none of you can say you started your day by putting tights on a monkey....but I can.
"hmm, I bet these would go on that monkey"...and with some help from Daddy
He's smiling, but I think it's because he's embarrassed
Before we get to the day's activities, a quick side story:
Yesterday, Becci bought Aubrey four super sweet little dresses to wear. She also picked her up a pair of "squeaky shoes" as an alternative to her beloved red boots. These are the boots that she was given to wear on Gotcha Day, and she has barely taken them off since. The squeaky shoes, in addition to being pretty and more comfortable for the weather here, also offer an incentive to walk since they make noise.
We've also made the conscience effort to let Aubrey's left arm out, which can be a bit startling for people at first. As she has very little control over it, it tends to just move around as she moves. There's no sense being shy about it, and if she is to learn to use her arm, it has to be out. The combined effect of the squeaky shoes and her arm has to be seen to be fully appreciated.. It's hard not to smile at this:
Today was a scheduled sightseeing day, mostly steered towards shopping for souveniers..which was fine as we really weren't able to shop for momentos and gifts in Shiajiazhung. Becci, always the thoughtful shopper took care of most of our planned items today, as well as some special surprises.
He's carving Aubrey's chop, a stamp with her name in Chinese characters
The view behind the temple
After the Temple, we visited a local Jade market for some shopping. Aubrey and Aaron enjoyed the fish in the little pond more than shopping.
Aaron was also quite intrigued by the "Snake Wine"
Don't worry, I didn't make him drink it
Then it was on to the Pearl Market, really kind of a mall with endless pearl dealers. Becci found some beautiful pearls for Aubrey as a gift when she gets older and the prices were amazingly inexpensive.
Dinner was low key, we went for leftovers in our room from our Italian last night and Chinese lunch today, creating a "Chi-talian" feast.
Ravioli with chopsticks? Now that's Chitalian!
This evening we took a stroll around the island, stopping off for a quick (at least an hour) peak in one of the shops, then on to Starbucks for coffee for us and cookies for the kids.
The island at night
Cookie Monsters
At bedtime, the kids were so good tonight, Aaron asking to sleep in Aubrey's bed, and her being into the idea. We had a fantastic day with her today and Aaron has been patient well beyond his years...We are so blessed.
Finally, a quick look around the hotel lobby:
squeak, squeak, squeak
1 comment:
Loved the squeaky shoes!!!! Love reading the blog and seeing all the pictures ~ almost like I'm there too:)!
Laura, Mike, Sara, Sam & Viv Bozuhoski
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