Weenend and Monday

Well it is late Sunday afternoon in China as I write this. It has been a good weekend. We do miss Sadie
alot. We are not skyping home to see her as I think she is starting to
miss us alot as well so it is just easier on her if we don't.

So
what happened in china over the weekend. We yesterday as I mention was
Shamain Island,, shopping TB test check etc. Sunday was group picture
day. Emma dressed up in her tradition Chinese outfit and Dee wore a
dress che bought over here. When she walk down stairs she got oohhs and
ahhs from American and Chinese alike,, some who do not know her. One
lady asked if she had it made or did she bring from home,, no bought of
the rack here and all the folks are like,,, wow off the rock and in
China, wish I could do that. Anyway we told Emma a few pics and then
off to the jade/pearl market. I took two pics and she was ready to
change,,, I mean this was one of the uncool things her parents made her
do but she as well as all of the other kids looked great for the photo.

Afterwards to Linwa market and Dee and Emma bought all kinds of
stuff. Alot of jewelry in particular pearls. Lot of jade as well but
Dee did not find anything she liked. We gave Emma 100CNY about 15 US
dollars, which goes along way over here in markets. She spent it all in
30 minutes but bought absolutely nothing for herself. She bought gifts
for both grandmas, her mother, her sister and something special for her
Mama. I just followed her and she did it on her own,, and as she speaks
Cantonese she got great deals. We ht an art/craft shop for some Chinese
treasures and Emma wanted a little purse and coin bag. Well she spent
all her m oney but after what she did and bought I most certainly
bought it for her. Our guide Rebecca comments how sweet she is and she
really is a great kid. Gets very excited at times but over all is
incredibly thoughtful of others. We then bought a skirt and sweater
and hit MickyD's for a quick lunch. On the way there we passed a
head band store, she has been wanting one for days and we keep telling
her to wait. So she got her headband finally! Anyway back to the hotel
it is rainy here today so naps and tv, just relaxing really. Eating
with the group tonight at a Malaysian place, and I cannot wait. Overall
we have a great group of folks,,, willing to head out and just
experience things for what they area. All wonderful families with
adorable children. Well more later, we love it here but home and the
rest of teh family will be nice to be with again. 6 days.

Monday we went Tian He Shopping Mall. One of the 10 largest in the world. We bought stuff for Chinese New Years, gifts, some clothes for Emma. Stuff like that. It is the cheapest place to get things like his and a great deal. The place is 7 stories high with each level a different focus. 6th floor was all games. Picture a fair midway indoors and everything in Chinese(of course) Emma and I played a Barbie dress up video game, yes I did it. Then we played a sort of what is missing type game. Spent about 10 CNY all together but had a blast. They had the game where you throw a pingpong ball into a bowl, but not goldfish here, stuffed animals. Emma did it and had me throw for her as well. Got her a pin rabbit stuffed animal. We hit the 7th floor for lunch she(Emma) picked Pizza Hut. Unlike home, I will eat here anytime. We had spicy waffle fries, some herbed shrimp and a seafood pizza with a little cheese, shrimp octopus and crab with wasabi sauce. It was
delicous. Toped all off with Mango shakes. Game back to the room and we essentially just crashed for the afternoon. No idea what is on tap tonight but tomorrow the zoo.